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.

Garage door not closing tight.

Check that it is straight. Push the door back to adjust the door and get the center aligned again. This guide will teach you how to adjust an uneven garage door to keep it running safely and smoothly. Depending on the brand.

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. 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. If your door doesn t come down that far you can adjust the automatic opener until it does.

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. Garage door openers come with an adjustable switch that dictates. 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. When closed the weatherstripping on the bottom edge of the door should be in contact with the ground.

Tools standard level shop product.