Garage Door Closes To Sensors And Reverses

Test the sensor eyes by connecting them to short wires directly at the motor unit.

Garage door closes to sensors and reverses.

This is almost always the result of a dirty or obstructed safety feature. You push the button to close the garage door. If the door reverses part way down and you are sure there is no obstruction or binding increase the closing force a small amount and try it again. Make sure the eye is aligned with the reflector at the opposite side or else the door won t close properly.

If an object person or animal blocks the beam the closing door reverses direction. While holding the sensors close together and facing each othe click the remote. Clean and adjust the photoelectric eye which also reverses the garage door. If the door closes and reverses it is traveling too far and you should decrease the travel.

Photo eyes or safety sensors are mounted to the track on either side of the garage door about 6 inches up from the ground. It goes partway down reverses direction and goes back up again. If the door doesn t close and the lights don t blink replace the safety sensors.