Ryobi garage door opener intermittently stops mid-travel and displays E6.

Safety first: Do not attempt to adjust torsion springs yourself; they are under extreme tension. Call a professional for spring work.

• 1. Check door balance: Disconnect the opener using the emergency release. Lift the door halfway and let go. If it falls or rises significantly, the springs are out of balance and must be adjusted by a garage door technician.
• 2. Inspect rollers and hinges: Look for worn, cracked, or seized rollers and loose hinges. Lubricate metal rollers and hinges with a garage door lubricant (not grease). Replace damaged rollers.
• 3. Check track alignment: Ensure the vertical and horizontal tracks are parallel and not pinching the rollers. Gently loosen and realign brackets if needed, then retighten.
• 4. Adjust force settings: On the Ryobi opener, access the settings menu and slightly increase the up/down force within the manufacturer’s recommended range. Do not set force so high that the door will not reverse when obstructed.
• 5. Test multiple cycles: Reconnect the opener and run several open/close cycles. If E6 persists with a smooth, balanced door, the force sensing circuitry on the control board may be faulty.