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My automatic garage door won t shut.
Reasons why garage doors won t close 1.
Overtime the electrical connections can corrode and cause the garage door opener to malfunction.
If the garage door sensors are detecting any objects or debris your garage door will not close completely.
When your garage door won t stay closed and you ve done everything to repair it then it s time for a replacement.
Contact an expert to schedule repair.
Inspect your garage entrance and floor for any potential culprits.
First check the sensor lights.
If you re in the habit of leaving the garage door open a variety of things including.
The next thing you should check is a pair of sensors placed at the bottom of the garage door about 6 inches 15 cm above the ground.
Electrical connections can also be the reason why a garage door isn t working properly.
How to fix a garage door that won t go all the way down safety sensors.
When it isn t one of these common issues it s probably that time to call in the professionals.
Clutter or obstructions that block the sensor are the first problems to look for if your door won t close or in extreme cases open at all.
If you determine that the sensors are not blocked you could be dealing with faulty or misaligned safety sensors.
Common garage door problems.