Garage door won't stay all the way up(?)

What can i do to make my wooden garage door stay up? Comes down about 6" from the top of the garage. Thanks!

 

quote:<HR>Originally posted by gubs18:
What can i do to make my wooden garage door stay up? Comes down about 6" from the top of the garage. Thanks!<HR>

I understand your question is not about auto door opener, but if you go to Genie Company's web site, you will see that they are saying the door balance is the problem. If you can not click on the link below, this is how you can get there to read about it. www.geniecompany.com then click on support center, click on monthly maintenance.
http://www.geniecompany.com/Support/gdomaintenance.htm

 

Gubs18:
Disregard the message the other guy sent. One question, do you have a garage door opener or not. answer this and I will give you the solution.

 

I do not have an opener. Thanks for your help Jack!! -Lou

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jack the Contractor:
Gubs18:
Disregard the message the other guy sent. One question, do you have a garage door opener or not. answer this and I will give you the solution.<HR>

 

If your door does not have an opener, it comes down because the springs need to be tightened. If you have side springs (one on each side) there is a nut on the end of a long rod. by tightening this bolt, you tighten the spring. If your spring is above the door on a long rod, do not try to tighten it because it is very dangerous. Call a garage door man and they will tighten it in a few minutes. charge is minimal. Good Luck

 

Thanks Jack!! I have side springs & will try this this weekend!
-Lou

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jack the Contractor:
If your door does not have an opener, it comes down because the springs need to be tightened. If you have side springs (one on each side) there is a nut on the end of a long rod. by tightening this bolt, you tighten the spring. If your spring is above the door on a long rod, do not try to tighten it because it is very dangerous. Call a garage door man and they will tighten it in a few minutes. charge is minimal. Good Luck<HR>