Does it hurt the motor or any other parts if you leave a rollup garage connected to a garage door opener partially open? The door opener manual recommends against it because someone could become injured if they are sitting under the door when someone touches the remote or other controller, but it is not a safety issue in this case since no one will be sitting under the door while it is partially open. I am more concerned that it might be a strain on the motor to hold the door partailly open for hours. If the garage door is partially open it will be convenient since it will allow air to circulate in and out while still providing some privacy.
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20 years ago