How To Fix Garage Door Gap | Travel Adjustment

It is a quick and easy job to adjust the bottom gap or full open position of your garage door. By simply accessing the top or bottom limit switch adjustment screws you can make small adjustment needed to properly open and close your garage door.
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[@dm8189]

Why can't all videos be this simple and to the point without having intro music and a ton of talking before getting to the fix. just subscribed!

[@edwardbradley9655]

💥 BOOM 💥. I knew there was a solution that didn't require me to wait until the new bottom seal wore down in the heat phase of summer..... Thank you!!

[@TheDogDad]

I don't know why I don't check your channel first every time I'm looking for a home diy answer. You have a video for dang near everything and have the most laid out professional walk through. Thanks for the content!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks, we are starting to get a solid library of videos with 150 published but should have 225 by the end of the year and we will keep cranking well beyond 2021. Thanks for the support.

[@GriffonKeeper]

Thanks a lot! I had new garage doors installed last spring and with the cold weather this week one suddenly had a 3/8 gap on the bottom. I had no idea how to adjust. After watching your 4 minute video, it took me maybe 2 minutes to grab a screwdriver then find the adjustment screw on the side of the lift and then turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Door then closed perfectly!

[@daveegan5066]

I was gonna replace the bottom weather strip to resolve the gap issue, but fixed it in just a few seconds following your instructions. Thanks!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

No Problem Dave, happy to help 👍

[@carolineboenig8069]

Put up with a gap at the top seal for a couple of years even though it appeared sealed at the bottom. Living in Maine that meant a cold garage. A few moments watching this, simple and clear - adjusted the down force. Done!!!! Perfect seal all the way around. Thank You!!! Such a help!!!!

[@jundacasin3089]

This video was very helpful to me. I just replace the pulley on my garage door because it was broken and I was wondering why it broke. I didn't know there was a way to adjust how far the door can go until i saw this video. Thanks for a good video.

[@lindamyers771]

We replaced the rubber seal on the bottom of our garage door and then it wouldn't stay closed (it would hit the ground and open back up immediately). You saved us from calling a tech. Thanks!

[@liangmaew]

Thank you for this very helpful video! I got a small gap in only one side near the end. The garage floor appears to be level. Any suggestions to fix this problem? Thank you.

[@natalialopes719]

I've been getting snow under my garage for a few Winters now and it's this simple to fix? Thank you so much

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

😂 IKR

[@GrimCreaper007]

Took only a few seconds and it was perfect. Thanks a lot!

[@mikes978]

Wow thank you so much! I have the opposite problem where the garage drops too low and the system thinks there’s something in the way when it hits the floor so it will automatically go back up. Frustrating and been dealing with it for a few years now. I wish I found this video sooner!

[@JustAnotherSE]

Didn't fix all my problems, but did allow me to get the door to close all the way. Thanks!

[@southerngearz]

Thanks guy i moved into a new place and the travel was set too far and would not allow the door to stay shut. This fixed it thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You Bet!

[@chrisyutx]

Thank you! I do not know why for some reason my garage all of a sudden have an inch gap at the bottom and your video helped me fix it.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice, happy to help. At least where I am at it is super cold 🥶 right now so gaps at the bottom are No Bueno.

[@MHIV]

Helped a lot ! Thank you ! My only issue is that i had it down to where it sealed . Tested it again and the gap was there then pushed it down manually and the gap was gone . Not sure if thats the sensors stopping it or what. But gap is gone , thank you sir !

[@mrsig7381]

Thank you! Great video, wa just about to call a GARAGE DOOR Service, then found your video.👍

[@martiruda]

holy moly this video saved me a hundie bucks. THANKS

[@srd2725]

do you have any recommendations for when the concrete is uneven and the corners are sealed fine but the middle is not?

[@michaelkundert4261]

Thanks. This video was very helpful in adjusting my Chamberlain model 1100 (which does not have the force adjustment screw.)

[@jerrylockhart3069]

Nice mine was closing a little too hard and it was bouncing up so I’m going to try to fix it after I clean the garage up maybe replace the gasket to

[@cafemolido5459]

I have an older Raynor 170-7 and I had to remove the cover to make the adjustment (a little bit different).

[@anil1011anil1011]

Good Video. thanks for sharing the tip. I had the close to 2inch gap and in 2min with help of above video, i was able to fix it

[@PeterMurrayj]

Mine contacts the ground pretty hard but it doesn't cause it to bounce back up. Good seal at the bottom but it lifts up the black bar with a chain on it up a little bit on the inside debating on putting a little less travel down on it

[@johniresearchist7263]

there's a large spider clinging to the ceiling at 0:49 🤣

[@jalilalmteen536]

Excellent video well done 🙂

[@thomasharris5151]

Great video and it works!!!! Super tutorial

[@an2ny482]

Thanks for the video. Helped me from calling in a tech to adjust it. Did it myself

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice work, saving money is never a bad thing. 👍

[@jeremywilson6949]

Awesome video thanks! Can’t wait to try

[@andolos65]

Thank you. Very informative and good video

[@denismarinos4784]

For door closing travel (down), 1 full turn of the screw, counter-clockwise = 2 inches of travel. Stay safe ☮️

[@yao]

What a great help! Thank you.

[@markothecomic]

Great info, well explained, many thanks!

[@anthonyvellos6088]

Worked perfectly

[@jc-qc3yu]

Absolutely helped out definitely thank you so much

[@metaguru7898]

what if the gap is only in the middle not the edges? like the concrete must be sagged or the door bowed

[@CameraBrent]

Thanks for the info

[@barrybrum]

Very well done! Thanks

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@FOREVERROAMING]

What do you do when one side of the garage won't seal all the way?

[@franciscog3547]

Thanks

[@SamunlocksNet]

Can I use this process to raise the garage door? I need to raise it like 1/4 inch so water from the ice melt in winter can leave my garage rather than pooling up against the door.

[@younggunz4081]

This fixed it for me. Thank you.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice, glad it worked for you! 👍

[@mariesacul722]

Any help with that style of door coming off tracks? Much appreciated!

[@jesusRodriguez-yv1cu]

Very helpful

[@susanomspacker2533]

Do these need replaced frequently in Midwest. Seems ours was replaced and has a huge gap again

[@rickcormier9160]

We closed in our carport with a garage door, but rain water from our patio needs to go through the carport. Currently we have a good seal, but I need to leave a crack to keep water from pooling in the carport. Would I be able to do the opposite to fix my issue.

[@camelcai]

thanks!

[@YounanYounan]

Thank you

[@skyscraper2856]

My seal has a 3/4” styrofoam insert in it. Should it be there?

[@michaeldonnelly1662]

Sadly, mine does not have those adjustment screws on with side of the opener.

[@EmeraldCityDiggers]

Good stuff

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@ffmmark9335]

Thanks, just subscribed.

[@Kasper623]

What if the screw for going down is already at its max and you still have a gap?

[@204nbabreakz2]

Will this work if i have one side that is fine but the right side of my garage floor you can see a bit of a gap

[@gregorysampson8759]

Its not going too bad thanks

[@breyes4139]

I brought a new house and right side has the a gap where I can see sunlight bottom seal looks new could this solve the problem ?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Most likely you have a situation where one of the drums which winds up the cable on each end of the garage door has slipped and now is a little longer/shorter compared to the other side. You will need to take the tension off the springs to make the adjustment. This video does a good job explaining the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIOrlXegnNprnaM

[@breyes4139]

Everyday Home Repairs exactly what I was looking for thank you so much

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

@@breyes4139 Happy to help 👍

[@jorgeacosta_Dios-hombre]

Excelente!! Thanks so much

[@beardedgaming1337]

my problem is the ice and snow build up from driving in and out. keeps screwing up the pressure sensors

[@GUDDAisHere]

Does it matter if the door is open or closed when you make the adjustment?

[@jessierichardson7551]

What about non automatic garage doors?

[@nirupamaparmar2863]

I have got gap after installing new tension spring.. Can you suggest anything that will help me? the gap is about one inch.

[@kelsir4184]

Thank you!!!

[@MasQueVencedorEnCristo]

Saved me a good 750$ cuz everything this days has a $500 flat rate fee.. SoFla ... and if you go with a contractor that’s another $500 I have the Old Sears and it’s the same two little screws if anyone cares...

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice, yeah small routine service calls can really add up. Great to hear you got the door adjusted.

[@Tapoutime79]

Thank's!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

No Prob!

[@atomicdetailsoc]

what if the garage door closes at the bottom but the top of my garage is still slightly open

[@A.n.n.n.a]

My garage door was working fine until it snowed last night a part of the cement underneath the middle of the garage door raised and now my garage door won’t shut. Help!!!

[@lonnielynn9566]

Not only a draft mice fynna go through them gaps

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

💯

[@charlesncharj]

Will this work for a small gap on one side of the garage?

[@johniresearchist7263]

probably not. Sounds like the the floor and bottom of door not parallel

[@jalilalmteen536]

I disconnet the sencers ,can I make this adjustment without them .

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Does you door close without the sensors connected? Without the safety sensors connected or bypassed I wouldn't think the door would close at all let alone adjust the lower travel position.

[@WeThePeople11]

I love you

[@timduvall6488]

I tried that mine still stops same place.daylight under seal

[@user-jw1wk7pf9q]

I have red like and blue seser green on red cep flash in notwoking of you have to have key pad

[@juicejrc7846]

Get to the point

[@allisonconley6339]

Omg you go through too much for me to even think about all I need is something thick on my garage door strip

[@G45and47]

Video is horrible. You are showing two different garage door openers.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Greg, sorry for the confusion. The video has the same garage door opener throughout. Let me know if you have a specific questions. Thanks!

[@G45and47]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs It absolutely does not.

[@haxino]

Greg - take a chill 💊 and relax dude 🤣

[@new71owner]

He showed both sides of the same opener. One side is the travel adjustment, and the other side is the force adjustment. This was a nice clear video, even explaining how the internal mechanism works! That was a nice bonus that most people wouldn't explain! Great video!

[@abdullausa]

Thanks

[@rickkatevas6221]

Thank you