Garage Door Opens or Closes on its Own

A garage door provides many benefits, from privacy and security to ease of access into your property, and convenience. It is a feature that you likely don’t think much about, until it stops working. Suddenly, when it starts doing things it shouldn’t, or won’t do things it should, it becomes a noticeable problem. If you have ended up with a garage door that closes or opens on its own, we want you to know that you have options. We understand that you want any garage door problems resolved as fast as possible.

The garage door needs to work. You need it to open or close when you are providing the signal that it needs to do these things, not when you are not pressing the button on the remote or the wall switch. It could be that you are trying to enter through the garage with a shopping bag in one arm and a restless toddler in the other arm. The garage door needs to open for you and stay open, not just close prematurely and on its own. Even if you are trying to avoid getting wet in the rain, if you want the garage door to open or close, you need it to do this.

We will go over different scenarios that can take place when the door is opening or closing on its own. We will start with a garage door that closes, but when it hits the floor, it opens again. It opens on its own, without you prompting it to do so. In another scenario, the garage door might close halfway and then reverse. When these issues are occurring, it is a good idea to turn to a garage door team with experience.

Garage Door Opener System Problems

So in regard to these potential issues, what is the culprit? What would cause the garage door to open or close on its own, without you wanting it to do so? The problem could be the garage door opener. If you happen to have an automatic door opener that you use to open and shut the garage door, notice if it only work when it comes to the garage door needing to close. Notice if there are strange noises coming from the opener system.  These are just a couple signs that can alert you something is wrong. The opener system can be repaired by an experienced garage door service. Some companies, like us, even aim to offer same day assistance when it is needed.

Garage Door Sensor Blockage

Another problem could be that the sensors are damaged or otherwise blocked. If this is what is happening with your garage door, then you might find that the door will reverse when you are attempting to close it, which is occurring in this case as a safety feature. It is a quick and simple fix to see if anything is in the path of a sensor. If you do see something in its path, whether that might be a cobweb or a bigger object, move it if it is safe to do so. In some cases, seemingly minimal obstructions can negative impact the sensors and their ability to work. You can also check the alignment of the sensors. Of course, you can also contact an experienced garage door company to do this.

Limit Setting Problem

Another component to check is the limit setting. What is the limit switch? The limit switch prevents a garage door from hurting someone or hitting someone or a pet or animal that might be walking under the door. Sometimes adjusting the screws on the door motor can help when it comes to closing the garage door. Again, if this is something that you are not experienced with, it is a good idea to contact a garage door company that you can trust.

If you are having difficulty with the operation of the garage door, another part to check is the track. You will want to make note of misaligned tracks. Again, this is something an experienced garage door service will be proficient in helping with, and it is important to turn to someone trustworthy and skilled.

Wall Switch Issue

When the garage door opens or closes on its own, one other option to try is the wall switch. This is the part that lets you operate the door without the utilization of a remote. If the door is able to shut completely, the sensors could be at fault.

If you are finding that the garage door opens or closes on its own, we recommend calling in an experienced mobile team, like us! We will do what we can to help to provide a solution. Of course, you can always manually close the garage door and keep it closed while you wait for help. This is worth mentioning in case you need to ensure the garage door stays closed so you can sleep without worrying or so you can leave for the day without fretting over the items in your garage.