In order to fix this you ll want to make small changes to the close limit setting until the door opener knows to stop once the door has reached the floor.
Genie garage door opener starts then stops.
The first thing to check are the electric eyes that are located on either side of the door frame.
Their purpose is to detect an object in the way of the door and reverse or disable the opener.
Locate the limit switch adjustment either on the back of the opener or behind the light bulb s lens cover.
If your garage door is closing fully and then reversing to open again then it may be due to a problem with the close limit switch.
General troubleshooting tips for what to check when your genie garage door opener is not working below.
If they look good then it s very likely the motor has seized up or that the logic board is malfunctioning.
Some models have two screws labeled.
If that looks good remove the cover and check the gears to make sure they re not jammed up.
Genie garage door only moves a few feet and stops and when you push the button again it moves a few inches or a foot genie garage door only moves a few feet and stops and when i just had my driveway gate opener receiver replaced.
I called genie great customer service and they walked me through some tests like opening the door by hand which is no problem so i guess that ruled out the spring.
Well sometimes it does.
If your garage door opens and suddenly stops it might be because of your logic board.
Set a safety ladder under the garage door opener.
The opener worked fine for 4 5 years then a few weeks ago it started going up only 3 inches or so and stop.
If it opens too far it can become stuck and then not close.
What s a mother to do.
Doing this can save you some amount of cash.
You might need to consider replacing it if your door is not working properly or you may purchase a new opener.
Then sometimes it reverses at the bottom sometimes it reverses right after it starts moving.