Why Is The Garage Door Opening By Itself?

Here at Bob’s Advance Garage Doors, we get asked all types of questions regarding garage doors. But one of the most common questions is around why the garage door opens by itself and what to do about it.

Let’s look at the reasons why your garage door is opening by itself and what to do about it.

• Blocked Safety Sensors

Modern garage doors are equipped with built-in safety sensors that prevent the door from closing when objects are detected in the path of the door. These sensors can get blocked by dirt and buildup, thereby triggering the garage door’s auto-reverse mechanism. Besides, the safety sensors may become misaligned, causing the sensor beam to get cut off. All you need to do to fix this problem is remove any objects that could get in the way of the safety sensors.

• Stuck Control Buttons

The control buttons mounted inside garage doors can get stuck due to wear and tear, dirt, and other reasons. Stuck control buttons may continue to transmit signals, causing the garage door to open and shut continuously. If you suspect that the problem could be caused by stuck control buttons, try to clear out any debris and dust on the buttons and check their wiring.

• Faulty Remote Control

A malfunctioning remote control may send wrong signals to the operator, causing the door to open on its own. If you suspect that the problem could be caused by a faulty remote control, call a garage door company to repair your remote control. You should never attempt to repair your remote by yourself if you don’t know what you’re doing.

• Damaged Electrical Circuits

Inclement weather conditions such as heavy rains can cause power surges, which can damage electrical circuits in your garage door. Damaged electrical circuits can cause your garage door to open and close randomly. This problem should be left to an experienced garage door contractor.

• Radio Interference

Another reason a garage door would open on its own is conflicting wireless signals. If your neighbor’s garage door opener has the same frequency or code as yours, your garage door will open every time they open theirs. Other devices that may cause radio interference include police radios, CB radios, radio stations, and radio towers. You can fix this problem by changing your garage door opener’s frequency or code.

Count on Bob’s Advance Garage Doors to Repair Your Garage Door

A garage door that opens on its own is always a cause for concern. Not only does it pose a number of security risks, but it also denies you peace of mind. If you’re experiencing this problem and DIY fixes don’t seem to resolve the problem, it’s best to call a garage door company to inspect your garage door and make repairs.

At Bob’s Advance Garage Doors, we can help you fix a garage door that keeps opening on its own. We also offer garage door replacement, broken spring replacement, garage door opener repair, and other services.