Garage Door Won't Close? Try These 4 Checks First

A garage door that opens but won’t close is usually trying to tell you something — and often it’s an easy fix. Here are four safe checks before you book a repair.

1. Clean the safety sensors

Two small sensors near the floor on each side shoot an invisible beam. If dust, a cobweb, or sunlight blocks it, the door refuses to close as a safety measure. Wipe the lenses gently and make sure they face each other.

2. Check for obstructions in the track

A stray object, a bent track, or built-up debris can stop the door. Look along both tracks for anything out of place.

3. Inspect the remote and wall button

If the remote won’t close it but the wall button will (or vice versa), you may have a dead remote battery or a wiring issue.

4. Look at the close-limit setting

If the door closes then immediately reverses, the opener’s close-limit may be set wrong. This is adjustable — but if you’re unsure, leave it to a technician.

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