How To Fix Garage Door Gap | Travel Adjustment

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2019
  • 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
    @dm8189 3 роки тому +16

    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
    @edwardbradley9655 5 місяців тому +1

    💥 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
    @TheDogDad 3 роки тому +5

    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
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @carolineboenig8069
    @carolineboenig8069 Рік тому

    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!!!!

  • @GriffonKeeper
    @GriffonKeeper 2 роки тому +3

    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
    @daveegan5066 3 роки тому +20

    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!

  • @natalialopes719
    @natalialopes719 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @jundacasin3089
    @jundacasin3089 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @GrimCreaper007
    @GrimCreaper007 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @JustAnotherSE
    @JustAnotherSE 2 роки тому

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

  • @michaelkundert4261
    @michaelkundert4261 2 роки тому

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

  • @markzoetrope
    @markzoetrope Рік тому

    Great info, well explained, many thanks!

  • @jc-qc3yu
    @jc-qc3yu 2 роки тому

    Absolutely helped out definitely thank you so much

  • @anil1011anil1011
    @anil1011anil1011 3 роки тому

    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

  • @thomasharris5151
    @thomasharris5151 2 роки тому +1

    Great video and it works!!!! Super tutorial

  • @jalilalmteen536
    @jalilalmteen536 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent video well done 🙂

  • @jeremywilson6949
    @jeremywilson6949 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video thanks! Can’t wait to try

  • @andolos65
    @andolos65 Рік тому

    Thank you. Very informative and good video

  • @younggunz4081
    @younggunz4081 3 роки тому

    This fixed it for me. Thank you.

  • @lindamyers771
    @lindamyers771 Рік тому

    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!

  • @yao
    @yao 8 місяців тому

    What a great help! Thank you.

  • @mrsig7381
    @mrsig7381 6 місяців тому

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

  • @anthonyvellos6088
    @anthonyvellos6088 2 роки тому

    Worked perfectly

  • @mikes978
    @mikes978 Рік тому

    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!

  • @martiruda
    @martiruda Місяць тому

    holy moly this video saved me a hundie bucks. THANKS

  • @jorgeacosta_Dios-hombre
    @jorgeacosta_Dios-hombre 2 роки тому

    Excelente!! Thanks so much

  • @CameraBrent
    @CameraBrent Рік тому

    Thanks for the info

  • @barrybrum
    @barrybrum 2 роки тому

    Very well done! Thanks

  • @ffmmark9335
    @ffmmark9335 2 роки тому

    Thanks, just subscribed.

  • @chrisyutx
    @chrisyutx 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 роки тому

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

  • @jesusRodriguez-yv1cu
    @jesusRodriguez-yv1cu 2 роки тому

    Very helpful

  • @an2ny482
    @an2ny482 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @rickkatevas6221
    @rickkatevas6221 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @kelsir4184
    @kelsir4184 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @jerrylockhart3069
    @jerrylockhart3069 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @abdullausa
    @abdullausa 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @liangmaew
    @liangmaew 2 роки тому +9

    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.

  • @gregorysampson8759
    @gregorysampson8759 3 роки тому

    Its not going too bad thanks

  • @MHIV
    @MHIV 3 місяці тому

    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 !

  • @camelcai
    @camelcai Рік тому

    thanks!

  • @cafemolido5459
    @cafemolido5459 2 місяці тому

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

  • @Tapoutime79
    @Tapoutime79 3 роки тому +1

    Thank's!

  • @EmeraldCityDiggers
    @EmeraldCityDiggers 3 роки тому +1

    Good stuff

  • @southerngearz
    @southerngearz 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @johniresearchist7263
    @johniresearchist7263 Рік тому

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

  • @PeterMurrayj
    @PeterMurrayj Рік тому

    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

  • @mariesacul722
    @mariesacul722 2 роки тому

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

  • @denismarinos4784
    @denismarinos4784 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @srd2725
    @srd2725 Рік тому +1

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

  • @SamunlocksNet
    @SamunlocksNet 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @GUDDAisHere
    @GUDDAisHere 3 роки тому

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

  • @susanomspacker2533
    @susanomspacker2533 2 роки тому

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

  • @204nbabreakz2
    @204nbabreakz2 2 роки тому

    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

  • @nirupamaparmar2863
    @nirupamaparmar2863 3 роки тому

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

  • @rickcormier9160
    @rickcormier9160 Рік тому

    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.

  • @metaguru7898
    @metaguru7898 4 місяці тому

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

  • @WeThePeople11
    @WeThePeople11 4 місяці тому

    I love you

  • @Kasper623
    @Kasper623 Рік тому

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

  • @FOREVERROAMING
    @FOREVERROAMING 6 місяців тому

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

  • @skyscraper2856
    @skyscraper2856 Рік тому

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

  • @timduvall6488
    @timduvall6488 3 роки тому

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

  • @beardedgaming3741
    @beardedgaming3741 2 роки тому

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

  • @A.n.n.n.a
    @A.n.n.n.a 3 роки тому

    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!!!

  • @michaeldonnelly1662
    @michaeldonnelly1662 3 місяці тому

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

  • @jessierichardson7551
    @jessierichardson7551 7 місяців тому

    What about non automatic garage doors?

  • @user-jw1wk7pf9q
    @user-jw1wk7pf9q 6 місяців тому

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

  • @MasQueVencedorEnCristo
    @MasQueVencedorEnCristo 4 роки тому +3

    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
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 роки тому

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

  • @breyes4139
    @breyes4139 3 роки тому +2

    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
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 роки тому +2

      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. ua-cam.com/video/jRHdDjgu8gA/v-deo.html

    • @breyes4139
      @breyes4139 3 роки тому

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

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 роки тому

      @@breyes4139 Happy to help 👍

  • @charlesncharj
    @charlesncharj Рік тому

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

    • @johniresearchist7263
      @johniresearchist7263 Рік тому

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

  • @lonnielynn9566
    @lonnielynn9566 3 роки тому +2

    Not only a draft mice fynna go through them gaps

  • @atomicdetailsoc
    @atomicdetailsoc Рік тому

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

  • @jalilalmteen536
    @jalilalmteen536 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 роки тому

      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.

  • @allisonconley6339
    @allisonconley6339 2 роки тому

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

  • @juicejrc7846
    @juicejrc7846 Рік тому +4

    Get to the point

  • @G45and47
    @G45and47 3 роки тому

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

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 роки тому +4

      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
      @G45and47 3 роки тому

      @@EverydayHomeRepairs It absolutely does not.

    • @haxino
      @haxino 3 роки тому +4

      Greg - take a chill 💊 and relax dude 🤣

    • @new71owner
      @new71owner 3 роки тому +2

      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!

  • @YounanYounan
    @YounanYounan 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @franciscog3547
    @franciscog3547 2 роки тому

    Thanks