Two possible problems can lead to a garage door reversing before it even touches the floor.
Garage door opener clicking but not opening.
This can happen if a track is accidentally struck by a heavy object and bent outward.
When a roller on the garage door comes off one of the side tracks the opener won t be able to lift the door.
Garage door openers have an adjustment screw that controls the closing force the pressure with which a door is allowed to descend before the motor switches off when the door reverses before it even hits the floor this is often because the close force.
If the sensors are hindered by anything including something as simple as leaves or other debris the garage door opener will emit clicking sounds but the door will not open or close.
Press and hold the wall console button until the garage door is completey closed.
Troubleshooting genie garage door opener products.
My garage door will not open or close with the remote.
Troubleshoot any problems you may be having with your genie garage door opener including lights blinking door reversing remote issues and more.
The motor will not turn on.
If your garage door opener has this symptom watch this video to learn why.
If your opener is made before 1993 please click here for important information.
Check garage door for binding.
The garage door opener makes a clicking noise when i push the garage door opener.
Door starts down then stops before it is closed.
Garage door reverses before hitting the floor.
Then 30 minutes later when i arrived home the door only opened about 1 foot and stopped.
These garage door safety sensors are located close to the ground and are responsive to any potential obstructions.
I have changed the batteries and reset the codes.
Does your overhead door garage door opener just click when trying to operate it.
This had the effect that the metal hook is now almost at the motor and when i manually open the garage the plastic catch does not reach the metal hook to fit it in place.
Check for interference from adjacent photo eye sensors of any brand.
Craftsman garage door opener motor not working clicking sound this afternoon the door went up then down properly for my son.