Have you ever heard of a garage door opening by itself, or finding it open when you return home from work despite the fact that you are certain you closed it when you left the house? It sounds creepy, but don’t be alarmed because it could be the other way around.
Automatic garage doors are frequently exposed to numerous hidden problems, which can be quickly resolved by identifying the source of the malfunction. Nonetheless, it should be repaired as soon as possible because it could pose a serious security risk to the family’s belongings, particularly in a home with children.
The most common cause of the garage door opening itself is a damaged circuit board, which allows the entire garage door to operate. It is also known as a logic board because it contains a circuit that is wired in a specific way. In some cases, the door does not function properly due to a damaged circuit. As a result, a professional garage door tune-up should be performed once a year to avoid spending hundreds of dollars on repairs. To resolve this issue, proper soldering of loose connections should be performed, or contact a service provider to replace the logic board with a new one.
An unknown nearby signal may cause the garage door to open on its own. Families living near radio stations or radio towers, for example, may be affected. Furthermore, if your neighbor’s garage door operates at the same frequency as yours, the door may open and close unexpectedly.
Even if a police radio is used in the neighbourhood, it can interfere with the signals. Furthermore, electrical equipment used by the military can match the frequency of the door, resulting in a malfunction.
If you believe the garage door is opening by itself due to a frequency match, you can reset the frequency or code and see if it works properly.
Look for the spare remote anywhere in the house, as the button could be accidentally pressed by anything else inside the drawer or wherever it is kept. For example, the garage door may open itself due to a stuck button remote being used repeatedly, or the button on the wall being pressed several times per day. This problem is easily resolved by removing your remote batteries and replacing them with new ones; if it still does not work, you may require a new set of remotes.
Bad weather in your area could be one of the reasons for the garage door opening on its own. The button against the wall would be affected by heavy rains or thunderstorms, causing an electrical problem in the house. The doorbell, like the garage door opener, would act strangely during climate change. Furthermore, during heavy snowfall, the ice against the wall could ignite safety, causing a short circuit and the garage door to open on its own. If you live in an area where the weather is bad, try covering the buttons against the panel with a box that has no chance of water getting in, whether it’s a doorbell or a garage door opener.
Dealing with garage door maintenance and repair issues can be a breeze when using the team at Nabors Garage Doors. Contact us now for more information on the services we offer and the areas we serve.