Genie Garage Door Opener Not Reversing

The transmitters remotes will not work to close the garage door.

Genie garage door opener not reversing.

If an operational problem exists and the garage door opener will not close the opener can be forced to close. Check garage door for binding. Check for interference from adjacent photo eye sensors of any brand. Troubleshooting genie garage door opener products.

Adjust the garage door opener mechanism. Turn the close force dial in small increments until the garage door reaches the ground when you hit the close button on the remote. If your opener is made before 1993 please click here for important information. If there s anything stuck to the bottom of the door such as a leaf a small piece of paper or any type of.

On the garage door motor there will be two knobs or dials to adjust the opener and the reverse sensor. Door starts down then stops before it is closed. Troubleshoot any problems you may be having with your genie garage door opener including lights blinking door reversing remote issues and more. This is a safety feature that has been added to garage door openers to help prevent the door from closing on a car pet or even a child.

The photo eyes send an infrared beam across the bottom of your garage door opening if that beam is broken the door will reverse. If the door does not properly reverse on striking the 2 4 then the garage door opener should be disengaged until the unit is either adjusted according to the instructions in the owners manual repaired or replaced with a new garage door opener. Garage doors may display a variety of symptoms if sensors need attention. If it still reverses raise the door halfway and stop it.

You will find that the door will only move an inch or so in the close direction and reverse. Press and hold the wall console button until the garage door is completey closed. If any object blocks the path of the infrared sensors the garage door opener will not activate or will reverse if operating. Refer to the owner s manual to determine which is.

Genie openers apply only limited force to the garage door during closing. The door won t reach the ground if the maximum level of force is exceeding during closing. Travel limits force control programming contact reverse test for models 7055 2055 3055 and 3035 kv. Check the bottom of the door.