LiftMaster
Down Travel or Force Over-Adjusted
Garage door closes too hard, slamming into the floor.
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Possible Causes
Down travel set too far, down force set too high, weak or broken springs, miscalibrated travel module
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Excessive closing force is dangerous and can damage the door or injure someone.
- Reduce down travel: Turn the down travel adjustment to shorten the close distance so the door just contacts the floor.
- Reduce down force: Turn the down force adjustment to a lower setting.
- Check springs: Inspect for broken or stretched springs; have a professional replace if needed.
- Re-test safety reversal: Perform the 2x4 test to ensure proper reversal.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Travel and Force Adjustment System
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