Garage Door Opens Only Slightly

In cold temperature the space between molecules reduces making the metal shrinks.

Garage door opens only slightly.

Lubricating the springs hinges and other metal parts can help your door to move easily. Another reason that your garage door won t open all the way in cold weather is probably that the metal has contracted. You have an open limit and a close limit on your garage door opener. You may think the door is workingok because it feels ok but you should still check all components to be sure.

It sounds like the limit settings need adjusting. If this is the reason your garage door is not functioning properly the lubricant must be applied. The simple stuff if the garage door connected to your liftmaster opener only opens part of the way or it begins to open but then reverses check the track and the surrounding area for any objects. These limits set the distance the door will open or close before stopping.

Do any necessary repairs reconnect the opener and try it out. Garage doors use radio frequencies to open and close. Whether you re using the passcode entry the buttons inside the garage or your remote opener the openers and the garage door itself must be on the same frequency.