Does your garage door feel like it’s reenacting the opening scene of a ghost horror movie? There’s a good explanation for why. Thankfully, it isn’t related to poltergeists.
Here’s why your door is opening on its own and how you can properly exorcise (stop) it from doing so.
Stuck Button
Sometimes the problem is as simple as a stuck button on your garage door opener. A quick cleaning to check for debris can help determine whether this is your culprit. If you’re operating your door with a keypad, you may have a similar issue, though you’ll also want to check the connections to ensure everything is secure.
The Lift Settings Are Off
Garage doors have lift settings that dictate how much your door opens and closes. Any changes to these settings could make it challenging for your garage door to close fully, often causing it to reopen instead. Check the manual for your garage door to see if there’s any information about your lift settings, or leave it to a professional to diagnose the issue and take care of it for you.
Debris on Your Safety Sensors
The modern garage door is sophisticated enough to know if something’s blocking it from opening. Unfortunately, it’s not advanced to the point where it can differentiate between something stuck in front that will prevent it from operating or an unthreatening pile of leaves. Check around your garage door to see if there’s anything the sensors could be misreading as a threat.
There’s also the very real possibility that you have buildup somewhere that could affect your garage door’s performance. In this case, call a professional to assess the problem and get your garage door opening and closing when you want it to.
Problematic Door Springs
Typically when your door springs break, the door doesn’t function. But depending on how they are broken or damaged, it could cause some odd behavior from your door. You should never attempt to deal with a broken spring yourself. They are very dangerous and should only be addressed by a garage door professional.
Call the Ghost Garage Busters at Larry Myers Garage Doors
Are you still not sure what’s causing your garage door to go rogue? We can help! Call the professional garage door technicians at Larry Myers Garage Doors today to learn more and schedule your appointment!