What to check
- Observe whether it reverses near the floor or higher in travel
- Clear the sensor path
- Check for obvious track resistance
- Listen for strain or unusual opener noise
- Watch whether the door remains level while moving
What the symptoms can mean
The timing of the reversal can help separate safety-sensor issues from travel settings, resistance, balance, or opener faults.
When to stop troubleshooting
Stop operating the door if it is visibly crooked, off track, unusually heavy, has a broken spring or loose cable, or makes severe mechanical noise. Do not loosen spring or cable hardware.
Related repair
If the issue needs hands-on service, see opener repair or call us.
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