Garage Door Won't Open All the Way - 10 Reasons Why

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  • @WordofAdviceTV
    @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    ➡ Other videos that may be helpful:
    How to Open Garage Door Manually:
    th-cam.com/video/uSSrAhFQLRQ/w-d-xo.html
    5 Reasons Why Garage Remote Doesn't Work:
    th-cam.com/video/E0je1HfGyaM/w-d-xo.html

  • @lawdog516
    @lawdog516 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I’ve learned so much and saved so much money watching your HVAC videos, thanks. If I can add something to this video, usually when there is a sensor blockage or fault, the head unit lights flash and makes a clicking noice indicating the sensors are blocked, thanks Jay !!!

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Glad to hear that the HVAC videos have been helpful for you! I hope to put out a few videos on the HVAC topic next after I'm done with these garage door videos. 😄 Yes, you are right! Thank you for pointing that out. The flashing light and the clicking noise is like an immediate giveaway. 👍

    • @lawdog516
      @lawdog516 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WordofAdviceTV Your the best Jay !

  • @SteveSoper1979
    @SteveSoper1979 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Fantastic. thank you. so it's starting to get a little colder now and our issue was garage open force. Just upped that slightly and the issue was resolved. Didn't know that was even a thing. Wondering why it wouldn't be 100% all the time but easy fix. thanks.

  • @DonnTech
    @DonnTech 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your advice worked! My sensors were misaligned. So all I had to do was just push down the sensor with the green light recenter it and the garage door closed. Thank you!

  • @g.bernard5370
    @g.bernard5370 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you, the video helped me fix my garage door, which wasn't closing all the way down. I turned off the garage door power from the switch, and the problem was fixed. GOD bless you!

  • @lawman5511
    @lawman5511 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is exactly what my garage door was doing intermittently. A few times over the years I had lubed the tracks. I checked all ten boxes and the only thing I found wrong was dirty tracks. Couple of shop towels and some paint thinner later, the door seems to be operating as designed. Thanks for a great video.

  • @tonym6920
    @tonym6920 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video! The garage door is probably one of the most neglected parts of the house, unfortunately. 👍👍. Might also be a short, loose wire, in the control on the wall you press to open and close the door.

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I agree, it usually only gets noticed once it stops working. 😅 Oh yes! Thank you for reason #11! That is also a possible problem.

  • @midulcesrecuerdos
    @midulcesrecuerdos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    And reason #11 is that the springs on top of the door are weak, worn, or not doing their job any more, i had problem's with the door going half way a quarter way same as your example. after a while one of the springs broke and it got worse i had to really look for the problem and it was because the spring broke. changed both spring and all was well. Note. older springs? might have been wearing out or not piking up enough of the door weight

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Good to know. Thank you for sharing your experience with the springs!

    • @midulcesrecuerdos
      @midulcesrecuerdos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@WordofAdviceTV the springs were about $160 with the proper tools to spin the springs to tension . The garage door is supposed to be able to pull up easily so as to not put tension on the opener, I talked to the guys at the place I bough the springs and learned before I changed them out . I am Not a garage door guy .🤪 just sharing 👋💪to all be well .

    • @gnic76
      @gnic76 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You were lucky to still be able to open door. A friend of mine had a spring break, that was a old 18 foot wide wooden door, it wasn't moving. Lol

    • @justjess986
      @justjess986 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@midulcesrecuerdosbut I read that’s really super dangerous to do on your own glad you managed to do it safely 🙏

    • @midulcesrecuerdos
      @midulcesrecuerdos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@justjess986 (Update> i should of done tip #10 adjust force the garage door uses. up or down.. i did it the hard way adjusting the tension on the springs. so i nowi know more. tip #10 update

  • @johnroberts1509
    @johnroberts1509 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just recently had the same problem with my garage door. After applying lubricant to the rollers, pins and overhead spring plus cleaning the tracks which usually does the trick. I had to lubricant the motor gear drive to get it to work properly.

  • @sheilam4964
    @sheilam4964 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @lorddabber3016
    @lorddabber3016 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This happens a few times a year with my Wayne-Dalton garage door. The very first thing I try and (so far) always works is unplugging the power cable attached to the ceiling of the opener control motor, wait 10 seconds, and re-attaching (as you said in the video as #7). I guess that's why Wayne-Dalton does not make opener control motors anymore...

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good to know that Wayne Dalton has that particular issue. Thank you for sharing!

  • @jcoates32
    @jcoates32 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for adding this. Mine was cobwebs as well

  • @shirin1625
    @shirin1625 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks! Mine worked after seeing your video and adjusted the force button

  • @macmuniz7357
    @macmuniz7357 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    things I didn't know now I know thanks to you and this video.the soundings in your house look amazin where are you.? Florida or California personally Iooks like San Diego to me

    • @bapasrcadventures3619
      @bapasrcadventures3619 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hawaii

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad I could teach you a few new things! We are currently renting a house in Big Island, Hawaii. Praise the Lord, it's a wonderful place!

  • @zekenzy6486
    @zekenzy6486 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great Video . Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you sir, may you have a wonderful rest of the weekend as well!

  • @RabbitWatchShop
    @RabbitWatchShop 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Even tho both lights were on, I still had to clean and align them. Also adjusted upward force. Now back in working order

  • @jaimegonzalez6926
    @jaimegonzalez6926 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good video always learning.

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by for the new video, have an awesome rest of the weekend!

  • @anunnakimenagerie
    @anunnakimenagerie หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had the cable caught under the emergency release pull mechanism. It slid along the cable until it hit the chain part attached to the cable. I just had to push the cable out from under the release mechanism that slides along the center track. I then tightened the tension in the chain so that it wasn't sagging below the rail, which is probably why it got caught.

  • @harrydickson4575
    @harrydickson4575 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another great 1 👍👍👍

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you sir! Have a blessed weekend my friend!!

  • @bettermr7042
    @bettermr7042 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You make me save some money, thanks for your sharing ❤

  • @SDSunriser
    @SDSunriser 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I notice when the sun is directly shining on the sensor, the garage door will not go down. I then manually pull the door all the way down.

    • @FredNewton-x6x
      @FredNewton-x6x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Had the same issue with mine. I swapped the sensors to the opposite sides. The sun then didn't hit the receiving one (Green LED) and it solved the issue.

  • @mauro-b6q
    @mauro-b6q 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    great information

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good to hear that, thank you!

  • @chrismcneil6377
    @chrismcneil6377 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job

  • @tomasdiaz441
    @tomasdiaz441 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the tips

  • @FredBatton-g8k
    @FredBatton-g8k หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative,Ty

  • @virgil3241
    @virgil3241 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Heres one that I didnt know, is sunlight can affect those sensors for closing. I had one door, but no the other, that wouldnt close during certain times of the day in the summer. Depending on the angle of the sun and time of day, it would think the sensor detected someone tripping it. Was very random. I probably spend a half an hour spring and then fall adjusting my garage doors. Lubricate rollers, check that all nuts, etc are tight, and lube and tighten the chain if needed and clean any gunk I see. Never have garage door issues.

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's a good a tip! Thank you for sharing your experience with that.

    • @FredNewton-x6x
      @FredNewton-x6x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Had the same issue with mine. I swapped the sensors to the opposite sides. The sun then didn't hit the receiving one (Green LED) and it solved the issue.

    • @virgil3241
      @virgil3241 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FredNewton-x6x Never though of that. I moved from that house, so that solved the problem. And my current house the front of thehouse faces the opposite direction. so I dont have that issue anymore

  • @carlosa.sanchez896
    @carlosa.sanchez896 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips, thanks!

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hello 👋 🫂 hello 👋 good buddy Jay I want to wish you and your wife a big congratulations 🎊 you are a very blessed. Oh my Goodness jay it is soo cold 🥶 😫 here i think its only going to be five degrees and the windchill is twenty five below and got above seven inches of snow ❄️ 😳..now that is just a little bit too cold for me and I can do without the snow but I have to endure and go on ..well good buddy tell everyone I said hello and I love them and you buddy and give them a big ol fashion hug for me..take care and God bless you and your family jay.

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey David! Thank you!! God is good, we are indeed very blessed and favored by the Lord. My condolences about the cold my friend. 😬 I was wondering why the views for my furnace videos started to ramp up. Turns out it got cold on mainland. 😅 I sure don't miss the frigid Minnesotan winters! Do stay healthy and try to stay warm! Thank you for the greetings, love, and blessings!! Aloha from Big Island, sending some tropical weather your way! May God bless you and yours, have a fantastic rest of the weekend!

  • @luisbarillas7768
    @luisbarillas7768 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thankyou!🎉🎉

  • @ELSHADDAI4443
    @ELSHADDAI4443 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you!

  • @atlgutta1573
    @atlgutta1573 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Dad found out now😭😭

  • @The_Tronic_Drummer
    @The_Tronic_Drummer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How about a bad limit switch?

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I've never run into that before but I suppose that's a possible culprit too. Thank you for pointing it out!

    • @The_Tronic_Drummer
      @The_Tronic_Drummer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have and they had to install a new board to fix it. Door kept closing a little and stopped....a little and stopped. Fixed it.@@WordofAdviceTV

  • @jaceroblox123
    @jaceroblox123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On my garage l the chain looks loose, could this be the source of the garage opening half way?

  • @JGeeNbDZZU8k9YHfsxkcZFumFiXBhj
    @JGeeNbDZZU8k9YHfsxkcZFumFiXBhj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad some good comes out of your home misfortune 🎉

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol, right? Nowadays whenever something breaks in the house I see it as my next potential video. 😅

  • @rhondarivera2451
    @rhondarivera2451 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    None of your suggestions worked, but I did notice the sensor on the left is not green like the one on the right.

  • @Harleydavidsonrider2
    @Harleydavidsonrider2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks! #10

  • @d.nolangajeski5623
    @d.nolangajeski5623 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My belt is fine, I increased lift power, checked for obstructions (none), lubed everything up, sensors are clean and functioning, springs/pulley seem fine, and it still just raises a couple of feet. any other suggestions? Thanks

    • @youngNhung187
      @youngNhung187 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You find out what it was?

  • @harrypitt3785
    @harrypitt3785 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Believe it or not, there were cobwebs on the door between the lights

  • @HeyMikeyLikesIt2
    @HeyMikeyLikesIt2 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My garage door sensors are doing the opposite……. Cover the red light and it blinks, cover the green light and it stays green( no blinking)

    • @HeyMikeyLikesIt2
      @HeyMikeyLikesIt2 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I figured it out….. the garage door would go up about 6 inches and stop. Nothing was wrong with the sensors. The garage door was not installed correctly, there has been some cricking and cracking like it has rusty metal but doesn’t. It was just binding so bad that the friction caused it to stop….. I lubed everything, and physically helped it up after pressing the button, I felt that binding fraction area, it went up and down after helping it. I lubed it even more while it was going up and down…. It needs an adjustment. The house is two years old. I believe the garage door not being properly adjusted during installation and the house settling is causing some friction areas. When the garage door is closed I see some daylight coming through the bottom corner. I’m sure it’s off a bit.

  • @yardie444
    @yardie444 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your dad knows now 😂

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha yeah but he sold that house already so it's okay. 😇

  • @rogerrollo1328
    @rogerrollo1328 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    11 forgot to pay electricity bill

  • @oglerdeleon9494
    @oglerdeleon9494 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You forgot to mention about how to programe garage remotes and codes for pin pads. Also how to delete codes and programed remotes...

    • @jeffj2730
      @jeffj2730 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      He didn’t forget, this video is about why a garage door doesn’t open all the way.

    • @oglerdeleon9494
      @oglerdeleon9494 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@jeffj2730 True 👍🏻

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for mentioning that. (for others that may have the same thought) I didn't talk about that in this video since I have a separate video dedicated to this topic: th-cam.com/video/E0je1HfGyaM/w-d-xo.html

  • @jdubya54
    @jdubya54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dad nevwr found out. Lol

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lol.. 😇 I figured that as long as it works, it should be okay not to tell on myself.

    • @jdubya54
      @jdubya54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The seals at the bottom slide into a bracket as you said. I took pliers and crimped the end to keep the seal from sliding. Awhile back my dog decided to chew up the side of it and I needed to replace it. I used silicone spray on it to help it slide. Thanks for the videos

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @jdubya54 Good one! It didn't even cross my mind that I could simply crimp the ends. Thank you for sharing the tips and experience!

    • @jdubya54
      @jdubya54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@WordofAdviceTV we've all been there. :)

    • @jdubya54
      @jdubya54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@WordofAdviceTV I repaired my old furnace for years and installed my own furnace last fall because of all of your videos. They are great and really appreciated. Did you wind up moving to Hawaii? I remember the puzzle thing you made for your son. He must be 3 or 4 by now

  • @soroweq
    @soroweq 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm pretty sure we all keep our old oil on the green sensor side 🤣

    • @WordofAdviceTV
      @WordofAdviceTV  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha now that you mention it.. I think you're right! 😄