Liftmaster Garage Door Balance Test

Complete the following test to make sure your garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding.

Liftmaster garage door balance test.

Whether you have a belt drive chain drive or wall mount model find helpful resources manuals videos and more to help you diagnose and fix the problem. These screws are located on either side of the garage door opener. Garage door openers manufactured approximately. Your garage door must be properly balanced in order to set your limit and force settings correctly and to ensure your door passes the safety reversal test.

Remove any ropes connected to garage door. Liftmaster garage door openers troubleshooting support get the liftmaster garage door support you need from chamberlain group. Before 2011 utilize adjustment screws to set the travel and force. Lift the door about halfway as shown.

Test your garage door s balance by disconnecting the opener if applicable then leave the door open at different positions and watch for up and down movements to determine whether you need to add or remove tension from the springs.