Garage door stuck halfway open in freezing Montreal weather

Nicole Anderson · · 3 replies

My automatic garage door won’t open fully; it stops halfway and reverses. This started after a night with -20C temps here in Montreal. I checked the sensors and the tracks don’t seem blocked. Could the cold be causing this? Any tips on what to check or how to fix it before calling a repair guy?

Replies (3)

Charlotte Thompson ·

Cold can cause the tracks or opener mechanism to freeze or stiffen up. Try warming the tracks with a hairdryer.

Liam Young ·

Make sure the safety sensors are aligned and clean, especially if ice formed on them.

Charlotte Johnson ·

You might need to adjust the force settings on your opener as low temps can affect motor power.

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