In the case that the door responds to the switch then there s a good chance it s the remote that has an issue.
Garage door chain too far forward.
This is due to the fact that if the spring on your garage door is broken it could cause the full weight of the garage door to come crashing down.
Press the remote or the wall mounted start switch listen to the motor and watch the movement of the chain.
I had to adjust it when i replaced the seal on the bottom of the door two years ago but it s been rock solid since.
The door rail connector is at the end closest to the door since the door.
If the motor hums but the chain doesn t move that indicates a problem with the motor.
If the chain was installed too tightly on the garage door opener it can make opening the door more difficult for the automatic opener.
I released the safety handle but the chain drive is still jammed.
Adjust the chain on a garage door opener with help from a garage door spec.
There may be an adjustment linked to the chain or an adjustment to the length of the door opener track.
Stop tab to remove the trolley from the stop tab follow the steps below.
Attempting to disengage your door in the up position is extremely dangerous.
Try replacing the batteries in the remote and trying again.
This may move the chain trolley of the garage door.
This could cause damage to anything under the garage door including yourself as well as break the garage door itself.
Mine has adjusting screws one for up travel and one for down travel iirc on the other end of the case away from the door.
Garage door is in the down position seems to want to continue to go down since its cable is still tight.
I ve got one exactly like that a liftmaster 1 3 professional with a chain drive but it s 14 years old.
This excess tension causes the gear that moves the chain to grind down.
When you re too far away then the door may not respond.
The chain is a very important component that makes up a garage door opener system.
If that isn t the problem then try opening and closing the door with the wall switch.
Both adjustment types should be done with the door closed and disconnected from the opener using the emergency release.
Most likely this will resolve the situation.
If the gear becomes too worn it will no longer be able to move the chain.
First visually verify that the trolley is against the stop tab make sure the garage doorway is clear of persons or obstructions release the door from the garage door opener by pulling the emergency release handle loosen the chain or belt by adjusting the outer nut 4 to 5 turns.
Turn the up limit switch screw clockwise by one turn for every 3 inches that you need the garage door to raise up with a flat blade screwdriver.
