Having a garage door opener is a great convenience, especially when it comes to entering and exiting your home.
However, like any other electronic device, garage door openers can have errors and issues.
One of the most common errors you might encounter is the “Excessive Closing Force Detected Error Code 4-1.”
This error occurs when your garage door detects an obstruction, a sticking door, or binding while trying to operate the garage door.
In this article, we will discuss the reason for this error and how you can fix it.
Understanding The Error “Excessive Closing Force Detected Error Code 4-1”
When you see the error, “Excessive Closing Force Detected Error Code 4-1 See User Manual” on your Chamberlain garage door opener, it means that your garage door has detected a problem that is preventing it from functioning correctly.
Essentially, something is stopping your garage door from opening and closing as it should.
It’s important to note that using excessive force when opening or closing the garage door can also be a cause of this error.
It’s crucial to never apply more force than is necessary to open or close the garage door.
How To Fix Excessive Closing Force Detected Error Code 4-1
If you are getting the “Excessive Closing Force Detected Error Code 4-1” error, there’s no need to panic.
Here are the steps you can follow to solve the problem:
- Open the garage door using a garage door opener.
- Hold the door handle and close the garage door, applying force to reverse its direction.
- Use a stepladder to remove the shroud from the back of the garage door opener.
- Locate the force adjustment screw and turn it clockwise one-quarter turn to increase the force needed to reverse the door’s direction.
- Then turn it counterclockwise one-quarter turn to decrease the force required to reverse the door’s direction. Repeat this process until the door reverses without using excessive force.
- Close the garage door and check the rubber seal below. It should be slightly pressed and no light should be visible from under it.
- To adjust the force required for the door to close properly, turn the travel adjustment screw clockwise one-quarter turn to increase the force, and counterclockwise one-quarter turn to decrease the force. Repeat this process until the garage door opens and closes without excessive force.
- Replace the shroud and you’re done.
It’s important to check for any obstructions or bindings that may be stopping the garage door from moving before starting this process.
If you do find an obstacle, removing it should solve the problem and you won’t need to follow the steps above.
Safety Reversal System Check
Once you have completed adjusting the force required for a safe closing of your garage door, and you’ve confirmed that there are no obstructions preventing it from moving, it’s crucial to check the Safety Reversal System.
This system is critical to ensure the safety of anyone who may be near the garage door, as a malfunctioning system can cause serious injury or even death.
To check the Safety Reversal System, place a cardboard box in front of the door and check that it immediately starts reversing if it strikes the box while operating in the downward direction. The Safety Reversal System should be checked every month.
