Garage Door Only Opens Part Way Cold

Another reason that your garage door won t open all the way in cold weather is probably that the metal has contracted.

Garage door only opens part way cold. When the weather turns cold however it is possible for the grease to coagulate making it difficult for you to get your garage door to open. If this is the reason your garage door is not functioning properly the lubricant must be applied. If the garage door still only opens halfway the problem is with the door. If your garage door won t open in cold weather the first suspect you should check is the grease that runs the tracks.

If your garage door still only opens partially then try adjusting the travel and force settings a little more. If the door reverses part way down and you are sure there is no obstruction or binding increase the closing force a small amount and try it again. Some older garage door openers do not have nicely labeled adjustment screws for force and travel limits. Pull the emergency release and manually open and close the door to see if it is binding up when it is cold.

The cold of winter can sometimes result in your garage door closing but being unable to open well. The up force may also need to be adjusted. The solutions the cold weather may be effecting your rollers making them stiff and unable to work as well. Lubricating the springs hinges and other metal parts can help your door to move easily.

You may need to adjust the garage door to prevent the friction when it is cold. In cold temperature the space between molecules reduces making the metal shrinks. Grease and lubricants normally make a garage door open with ease.