answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer
Answer 1I am not a garage door opener technician, only a user for many years. The following answer is based on my experience, and hopefully will be replaced or improved by a professional.

Many garage door opener manufacturers, in order to make their product SAFER, have added a circuit in the motor, which measures the amount and changes in the operating electrical current. The purpose of this is to detect anything blocking the movement of the door [e.g., a child, a person, a pet, a vehicle, etc.] Even "dragging" bearings/bushing INSIDE the motor can cause this.

Upon detection, the door is supposed to stop, and, sometimes, even return to its previous stopped position [usually full open]. ANYTHING, which causes the door motor to "work harder," can trick that detector and cause the situation you describe.

If there is nothing blocking the door, I have found that "dragging" rollers, or bearings/bushings inside the motor,can cause the problem. If this is the cause in your case, then you probably can correct it.

First, carefully CLEAN all accumulated dust, dirt, lint, cobwebs, grease, etc from the tracks, the rollers, and the roller axles. Then carefully lubricate all roller bearings/axles with JUST 2 or 3 DROPS each of any clean oil. Do NOT overlubricate as this just encourages more accumulation of debris.

Another possibility is that some, or all, of the rollers and/or their bearings/bushings are worn out, causing the drag, and then it will be necessary to replace them. These parts are usually available at your local hardware stores, or home improvement warehouses like Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.

IF your problem is caused by "drag," then proper cleaning and lubrication will fix the problem. Also, drag can be caused by misalignment of any of the tracks, and or bending damage to the door or tracks. Good luck 1 j3h

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why does a garage door opener with or without the door hooked open only a foot or two and then stop and does the same if the door is open and you try to close it?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Where can I get a good garage door opener?

A good garage door opener does a lot more than just open and close your garage door. Consumer Guide tests the leading models for speed, quiet operation,


Can you program your car to open your garage without the garage door opener?

In order to program any accessory devices to use with a garage door motor, it is necessary to connect to the motor. The way to program accessories is to use the learn button on the back of the motor so it can recognize the accessory and let it open and close the garage door. So yes, you do need to be near the opener.


Where should a garage door strut be located?

Depends on the door, but always at the top when using a garage door opener. Then as close to the hinges as you can get on the panels.


Your garage door remote opener does not work why?

Garage door opener remotes provide an easy way to open and close your garage door while remaining in your car. Your current garage door opener may be failing for many different reasons. There are some tips below when garage door opener does not working properly:- A common reason why garage door remotes start to malfunction is because of dead batteries. Check to see how far away you are standing from the door opener. You may be trying to click on the remote while being out of range. You may have accidentally turned on the lock button on your wall mounted garage door opener, which prevents the remote from working properly. After an opener remote loses communication with the garage door opener, it will need to be reprogrammed to work again. If you find yourself with a garage door remote that does not work, do not hesitate to contact Bob's Advance Garage Doors. Our experienced garage door experts are ready to put their tools to work for your home or business. For more information, contact us at 678-487-2727


Why does my garage door opener close then open the door?

Something may be preventing the garage door from closing all the way (like a skateboard, shoe, anything). If that is not the case, then you may have a problem with the hardware.


How do program a sears craftsman keypad garage door opener 132b2171-2?

On back of motor unit is a red button next to an LED. Push button until LED stays on. Go to keypad, enter your nex code then press <Enter>. Viola!


How do you program the garage door button on a 2007 Chrysler pacifica?

When you are parked close to the door opener hold down the button until the light becomes slower.


How do you program the sun visor remote control for a garage on a 2000 Buick LeSabre?

Hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash rapidly (after 20 seconds) Then release the buttons.Decide which buttion you want to program. Hold you hand held opener about 2 to 5 inches away from the car opener. Press the handle held opener button and the desired button on the car opener, and hold them until you see the car opener flash slowly and then rapidly. When it is flashing repidly you can release the buttons and your car opener will now open and close your garage.


Why does a garage door remote close but not open the garage door?

Pull the red handle to disconnect the opener from the door (While door is closed). Try to lift the door by hand, if it is heavy or not possible to open by hand you may need new springs, adjustment, or force adjustment on the opener. Call a professional as springs have very high tension and are dangerous.


How do I open my garage door without a remote from outside?

If your garage door does not work after an electrical failure, stay calm. Every modern garage should come with an emergency release kit, a system installed into your garage that permits you to manually open the door from the inside or outside. You can use the easiest steps to pull that garage door open successfully. Step 1: Go inside the garage and use the wall button if you have power. If you have no electricity, you will have to disconnect the garage door from the door opener. Step 2: Locate the emergency release rope that is connected to the door opener' motor carriage. The rope is where the opener arm connects to the door. Step 3: Pull the emergency rope, which will release the door from the opener carriage. If there is no emergency release or it is jammed, you will have to disconnect the opener arm. Step 4: Locate the two bolts that connect the two pieces of the opener arm. Remove the bolts with a wrench and disconnect the arm. Step 5: Grab the garage door by the handle. Lift up the door. Step 6: Reconnect the garage door to the door opener when power is restored or you find your garage door remote. Step 7: Install a manual key emergency release kit on your garage door. This is a key lock that mounts to the door and has a cable attached to the emergency release inside the garage. To disconnect the door from the motor on the outside, unlock the kit and pull the emergency handle. Izone provides you the best Smart Garage Control Service in Australia at a fair price. This is the most popular product in iZone. You can easily and calmly open and close your garage door no matter where you are. You can easily improve your security by using izone services. More information Location: 9 Geelong Court, Bibra Lake, Western Australia, 6163 Phone No.: +61 (08)94186631


What can open but not close?

can opener


Will Compact Fluorescent light bulbs interfere with garage door opener receivers?

AnswerThey shouldn't; that kind of thing is checked and regulated by the FCC. However, a CFL has a high frequency switching power supply in it, so it is possible. My garage door opener would not open or close until the the compact fluorescent light bulb timed out. There is a warning on the CFB that says that it can interfere with electronic circuits and it does.