Garage Door Not Closing Tight

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Garage door not closing tight.

It is possible that the vertical track down the side has gone out of alignment and shifted due to a slightly loose lag screw. The extension springs are evenly matched and installed to keep the garage door properly aligned so that it runs smoothly throughout the entire length of the track and closes evenly. Push the door back to adjust the door and get the center aligned again. By pushing the door back into position you should have made the vertical track straighten.

Side mounted extension springs are installed above the horizontal roller tracks on both sides of the door. If your door doesn t come down that far you can adjust the automatic opener until it does. This guide will teach you how to adjust an uneven garage door to keep it running safely and smoothly. When closed the weatherstripping on the bottom edge of the door should be in contact with the ground.

Clutter or obstructions that block the sensor are the first problems to look for if your door won t close or in extreme cases open at all. Check that it is straight. Depending on the brand. If one side of the door is not in line with the other the door won t run smoothly in its tracks and when closed one side of the door won t close completely leaving an open gap.

An out of balance garage door can close too quickly creating a potential hazard for kids and pets and placing unnecessary strain on the door s parts.