If the door opens at least 5 feet you may need to increase your travel limits.
Liftmaster garage door not opening all the way.
The garage door opens but won t close.
To test for balance open your door s emergency release handle and open and.
If the door is in good working order but still will not open all the way increase the up force.
How to fix a liftmaster garage door that won t open before you begin.
Before you start troubleshooting the door you should do a preliminary check for broken springs.
Check if the safety sensor is connected to the opener properly aligned and there is nothing in the way of the door.
If you own a wall mount garage door opener like the liftmaster 8500 for example the first thing to check is the cable.
If your door isn t binding and its springs are in good working order you may be able to make.
To test the balance and alignment of your door go to how to test the balance of a garage door.