Ryobi Down Limit Slightly Over-Traveling

Garage door reverses to open position just before fully closing, with no error code on Ryobi opener.

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Possible Causes

Down travel limit set too far, Door bottom seal compressing excessively, Slight obstruction at floor, Sensitive force calibration

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Keep the doorway clear while testing. Do not stand under the moving door.

  • 1. Inspect floor area: Check for raised concrete, debris, or a thick new weather seal that might cause extra resistance at the floor. Remove debris and trim overly thick seal if necessary.
  • 2. Adjust down travel: On the Ryobi opener head, locate the DOWN travel adjustment or use the programming menu. Reduce the down travel slightly so the door stops as soon as the seal contacts the floor without pushing hard.
  • 3. Recalibrate force (if available): Some Ryobi models allow force calibration. Run the calibration procedure per the manual so the opener learns normal resistance.
  • 4. Test several closes: Operate the door multiple times. If it still reverses at the bottom, reduce down travel a bit more until it consistently stays closed while still sealing the floor.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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