There is a problem with the photoelectric eyes.
Garage door won t go down nothing in the way.
First check the sensor lights.
Depending on the brand.
Something blocking the door.
When you pressed the button did the opener lights blink at you.
Now if your garage door still won t go down after you ve made sure the sensors are properly aligned and there s no obstructions you ll want to take a damp cloth and wipe down the lenses of the sensors.
When the door won t go down automatically.
Clutter or obstructions that block the sensor are the first problems to look for if your door won t close or in extreme cases open at all.
Most common problems when a door won t go down.
If there s something blocking the door from closing all the way a full close will be impossible.
Can you hold the button down to make the door go down.
These obstructions can include anything like a garden tool a lawn chair or anything else in the way.
One or more of these reasons is likely responsible for your garage door closing partially but not all the way.
Garage doors are heavy and to prevent injuries manufacturers of automatic openers include safety sensors to stop the door when someone is in the way.