Sommer Temperature‑Sensitive Force / Travel Issues

Opener operates normally but door reverses when it is very cold or very hot outside.

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Possible Causes

Stiff door hardware in cold, Swollen wood door in humidity, Thickened lubricant, Marginal force settings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Do not over‑increase force; always verify door moves freely by hand.

  • 1. Seasonal lubrication: Lubricate hinges, rollers, and bearings with a low‑temperature garage door lubricant.
  • 2. Check weatherstripping: Replace hardened or sticky bottom seals that freeze to the floor.
  • 3. Slightly adjust force: Increase Sommer force settings only enough to compensate for seasonal stiffness, then test safety reversal by obstructing the door with a 2x4 laid flat as per safety standards.
  • 4. Re‑run travel learn: In extreme seasonal changes, re‑run the travel learning procedure so the opener recalibrates force.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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