How to Adjust Your Garage Door Opener's Travel and Force

This video explains how to adjust the opener force and travel of the door.
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[@seawirthy]

I got confused between force and travel. You did a great job to get me on the right track and saved me a service call. Thank You!!

[@DDMGarageDoors]

That's an easy mistake, Gary! We're glad we were able to point you in the right direction!

[@jimwhite8351]

I like your way to explaining the adjustments - every comment that has a negative to it they need to make their own video so we can comment on them - its easy to be negative against someone else -- make your own video so we can we can dance a little and then leave a comment or two

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Hi Jim! Our explanations are not going to be for everyone, you're right. But we do them to the best our our abilities, and we think they're done well, and we're glad you found them helpful too.

[@costpete]

Thank you so much for taking your time to do this, I was able to make all the adjustments necessary to a 30 year old garage door. Now it closes properly and fully!

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We're glad to hear that this worked for you, Pete!

[@wtsn007]

thank you. That just helped me immensely.

[@jtheb50m]

Great. Very clear. Thank you.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We're glad you think so, James! Thanks for watching!

[@marielowing8917]

Thank you for saving me a service call...I made the adjustment for travel and the door works great now...I'm a young 64 female

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We're glad you were able to fix it yourself, Marie, and not have to make that call! Thanks for watching.

[@joseangelbracho]

Perfect, it was exactly what I needed. Thanks

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We're happy to help, JAB! We're glad it was exactly what you needed to get your door working again!

[@175jfs5]

Best information out there on adjustment!

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Thanks for the kind words, 175jfs! We hope this had your door opening and closing the right amount again!

[@spyderlos03]

garage door fixed. Mine wouldn't stay closed. Had to adjust the down screw like you said and now it's perfect! Thanks!

[@GeNo8252]

Thanks for this video, my garage door kept stopping mid travel out of nowhere, thought the motor was going bad. Adjusted the up force slightly and its good to go. Thanks again

[@DDMGarageDoors]

That's a troubling problem to have, GeNo8252! We're glad you were able to troubleshoot your problem and find that this is the solution you were looking for!

[@jonathanpeterrunyon7804]

Great information, thank you for posting.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Thank you for watching, Jonathan!

[@indoguju]

Awesome thanks!

[@fakeusa]

Thanks for your help.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Of course, fakeusa! We're happy to help! We hope you were able to get your garage door opener working again with the help of our tutorial.

[@rkgsd]

I wish you guys were in San Diego. I like this guy.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We're glad you found the video to be worth watching, RKGSD!

[@XvolumeXhighX]

Very helpful thank you was able to fix my garage without paying guy to do it!

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Justin Stanley Glad we could help you save money, Justin. Best wishes.

[@GLOBALALLIANCE]

Great info vid, thanks.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We're glad you found it helpful, Hank!

[@Jetdriver007]

Thanks Dan, this video helped me adjust my door perfectly!

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We're happy to help, Stu! Thanks for watching!

[@jaekib]

Noise not an issue for me:). Thanks for the instructions. My issue turned out to be that the sensor wires had shaken loose. But it was nice to be shown the adjuster knobs to try first

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Hi jaekib! We're glad you were able to diagnose the problem! Hopefully this showed you something you can use if you even have issues with the opener again.

[@boshiouke]

Hi your video is extremely helpful. Thank you so much! I still can't quite solve my garage door problem though. I wonder if you can shed some light for me. Here's the thing: The chain is very loose on the "close door side" as if it's trying to close more but get stopped, so I try to adjust the "close more" dial, by dialing it back a bit. 1. if I dial it back just enough so that chain is nice and tight, opener can't open door. It can only close door. 2. if I dial in forward just a little bit so that chain is loose, door will bounce back as soon as it touches ground, as if it tries to travel/close more but hit obstacle and thus bounces back What else can I adjust?

[@stuckondrumsssss1968]

In the winter my chain on my opener snaps real hard at closure causing the door to come back up several times . So am I needing to simply adjust the closure travel screw on the side? My unit is a linear brand.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

I apologize for the noise. We made this and several other videos on a hot summer day and the background noise is the fan. We hope to redo this in the future.

[@bfirst45]

Good video. Just looking to see if you could help me figure this out. All of a sudden my garage door will not close all the time. It will start to go down, then stop and come back up. I have managed to get it to close about two times when I adjusted the two screws on the side of the door opener, but it went back to not closing again. Any ideas? Thank you...

[@marijanjurcic5686]

Nice job. Well explained.😁

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Thanks, marijan! We're glad you found this to be well explained!

[@ytmuzmix357]

Thank you so much. Your video fixed a big pain in my *ss, the travel is now perfect on my garage door.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We're glad you got the travel limit figured out for your door, Matt, and that you found the video to be helpful!

[@stevegiac]

You are very helpful. Thanks. Are there specifications (building codes etc) that spell out the pressure settings or are these set by the manufacturer?

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Steve Giac I've never seen any specs. I use an analog scale and try for 40 pounds at waist level.

[@esbliss]

Thanks

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Thanks for watching, UPnSmOkE!

[@EarTipper]

Can you tell me how to make my garage door stop about 6 inches short of the ground when I close it? Thanks!

[@Nvious6699]

I have a one year old Craftsman garage door opener that keeps on reversing on it own for no appearance reason. Every time I attempt to close the door, it travels down to about 2-4" from the floor before it reverses. Both sensor indicator lights are on and there is no obstruction. please help and thanks

[@edwardlaw797]

My door opens and when it almost hits the top... It reverses for a little bit then continue to open all the way? What gives? Thanks in advance.

[@stephencarlsbad]

My garage door opener tries to shut my door before it decides to start opening it. Then it stops after a foot and I have to repeat the process of starting and stopping it until its fully open. What might be causing this? The hazard lights don't blink, the bottom sensors are aligned and the door will completely shut from top to bottom with only one push of the button. Any ideas? its a liftmaster btw.

[@stock111687]

i have a marantec garage door opener its all electrical i dont have the two screws on the side of my unit to adjust the travle can anyone tell me how to adjust the type i have?

[@videoviper1]

I have a chain operated opener (overhead doors Legacy 696) and every time I open it, it goes too high and ends up knocking the trolly out of wack. There is a button the the back that is labeled limiter. i press it, it starts to open and then i press it again to stop it where it shoulds stop. then i return it back down. but the memory doesnt stay and it goes too high when ever i try to open the door normally. Am i using the limiter wrong?

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Hi videoviper1! It sounds like you were using the limiter button properly, because it should be to set the upper and lower limits of travel so that you have your door set as to how high it can go in opening, and how low it can go in closing. You may need to replace something in the internal side of things of the opener; if its memory is gone, it may need a new circuit board, limit switch, or limit worm gear. Unfortunately, we do not sell parts for this opener, so our experience and assistance is limited in this area.

[@alienchaser636]

my door has been installed for about 8months I have no problems but recently on opening and closing or start and finish a beeper has been going off.. what could be the problem? ? Cheers

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Hi ALIEN CHASER! It sounds like it's likely something with your photo eyes. They may be slightly out of alignment and trying to let you know, or something could come in the way of their sight when you open/close the door.

[@paulneumann7739]

The top of my garage door (using liftmaster) doesn't seal all the way (i see light coming through). If I put my hand on the top section I can see the garage door seals.. what do I need to adjust? Thanks in advance Paul

[@bccron]

Your vision. Guessing it is going down a little extra (reduce its travel) or was installed that way maybe but a thicker gasket seal to keep light/air our some. Check the rollers call this guy since you wrote this good question and he did not respond for 3 years

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Hi Paul! This could be an issue with your top seal of your door, or an issue with the door not being balanced. We have another video on our channel called "How to Balance Your Garage Door" that you should check out. Hopefully, that will prove helpful to you.

[@johnnyViDeO]

Good info, except that the dunce who shot this left the camera iris on automatic. Duh. Try using a lavaliere mic for better audio.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Thank you for the advice, Johnny. We're hoping to fix up many of our videos at some point, so your advice is very helpful in determining how to fix them up properly.

[@larrywhite9431]

where do i get springs cables

[@DDMGarageDoors]

+Larry White Larry, it would probably be best if you call DDM Garage Doors at 800-383-9548 M-F 8 AM to 6 PM CT. You'll probably need one of the conversion kits available at ddmgaragedoors.com/parts/torsion_spring_hardware.html, a shaft from ddmgaragedoors.com/parts/shafts_couplers.html, and one or two of our springs from ddmgaragedoors.com/springs/standard-torsion-springs.php#database. We will first need the width and height of your door. Then we'll need the weight or model and serial number. You'll find a lot of helpful information on our tutorial page at ddmgaragedoors.com/diy-instructions/.

[@calvingreen6645]

my door won't open all the way but it feels like the travel up screw is at its limit.

[@saelee33]

Why does my garage door close and then open back up after it hit the ground?

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Hi Sirlee Outdoorsmen! It could be for a number of reasons; your springs could be too strong for the door or they could be wound up too many times if they are the correct springs for the door. You should wind your springs 30 quarter turns (7.5 full turns) if the door is a 7' tall door, and 34 quarter turns if the door is 8' tall. This also may give you some helpful information as well: ddmgaragedoors.com/blog/2015/11/03/a-balanced-garage-door/

[@larrywhite9431]

7ftx24 150 lbs aluminum

[@DDMGarageDoors]

+Larry White That's awfully light for a 24' wide metal door. Did you use an analog or a digital scale? It might be better to continue this by email at ddmgaragedoors.com/mail.php?to=ddm.

[@larrywhite9431]

Half inch of insulation

[@ndtubedude15]

Recorded this video on a potato but good info regardless

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We apologize for the sound quality being lacking ndtubedude15. We recorded this and a few other videos on a hot summer day, with the fan running in the background, which distorted our sound. We're glad that you found the info to be reliable, though!

[@albertforlini979]

Great video ,but tooooooo muuuuuuch eecccchhhooooooo.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We apologize for the poor audio quality, Albert! We shot this and a few other videos on a hot summer day a few years ago, and plan on updating them in the future.

[@pritpal1964]

Why summer & winter force are different. Do people adjust that.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

pritpal1964 Doors are stiffer in the winter and it sets off the reversing sensors.

[@lifeisgood070]

Where is the force adjustment? I only see travel limits

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Hi lifeisgood070! The force adjustment knobs should be located close to your travel limits. They will be similar in that they will have two knobs as well (one for the door going up, and the other for when the door is going down). They may be on the other side of the opener, or on the same side as the travel limits, depending on the model.

[@Ken-gn2ed]

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks[a] to the Father, who has qualified you[b] to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

That is a great word, Ken, and a great reminder of who we serve in all that we do! We hope you found this video to be helpful to you as well! Blessings!

[@Ken-gn2ed]

@@DDMGarageDoors Tks! for the video n your kind words. Hope to see you there? Seems He maybe coming back soon n Very Soon!

[@Ken-gn2ed]

@@DDMGarageDoors What are the two clamps on the chain for? tks! in advance.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

@@Ken-gn2ed only the Father knows the day or the hour! We have to know what signs to look for, but we cannot assume to know what only He knows. We ought to seek to live our lives in accordance with His word, and to tell others about Him so that they may also know and be saved.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Which are the two clamps you're talking about, Ken?

[@larrywhite9431]

sorry 16ftx7

[@DDMGarageDoors]

+Larry White Larry, please call DDM Garage Doors at 800-383-9548 M-F 8 AM to 6 PM CT. This is not the place for helping with the springs you need.

[@anotherdamnyankee]

you need to do the whole thing over, too much echo and noise

[@DDMGarageDoors]

We shot this and another couple of videos on a hot day in the middle of summer, with a lot of fan noise happening in the background. We plan on redoing these at some point in the future.

[@wijasi2059]

the high pitch squeal prevents me from watching this unfortunately

[@DDMGarageDoors]

Hi Wija Si; we apologize for the noises in the background. These were shot on a hot summer day, with many other noises such as fan noise in the background. We hope to be able to redo many of these videos to take out that noise.

[@hillock10]

Please remake this video. Way too much echo. Also use pro lighting. And always review the video you have made for QC, to prevent videos like this.

[@kaohsiung99]

On KZbin, you get what you pay for hillock10.

[@DDMGarageDoors]

hillock10 It's on our list to redo or to rework the audio. Sorry!