Why Does My Garage Door Open On Its Own - T-Tees - Your Answers Await, Life's Questions Unraveled

Table of Contents

You may be interested

If you’ve been a homeowner for a while, you have probably experienced different parts of your home malfunctioning. Perhaps the dishwasher has groaned and creaked, the refrigerator has made gurgling sounds, or your home electronics have glitched. You may have even encountered your garage door opening by itself.

You are viewing: Why Does My Garage Door Open On Its Own

Your garage door is meant to open and close on your command, but what do you do when it starts opening on its own? We’ve identified a few reasons this might be happening and have some DIY garage door fixes that you can try before calling a professional.

1. Scan the safety sensors and ensure they are clear of debris.

2. Examine the garage door opener.

If your garage door opens by itself, troubleshoot the garage door opener button. The button can easily get dirty and stuck in the “pushed” position, so make sure it’s clean and free of debris. Once unstuck, the door should function normally again.

If cleaning the button doesn’t do the trick, check the connections in the keypad housing. You’ll need to replace the keypad if you see any frayed connections.

Refer to more articles: Why Does The Dmv Take So Long

Finally, make sure the wiring around the opener button is not compromised. If there are bare spots in the wiring insulation anywhere along the length of the wire, it could short-circuit and force the garage door to open and close by itself.

3. Check the circuit board and transformer.

If the safety sensors and the operator button are working correctly and no bad wiring or connections are found, your issue may be with the circuit board in the garage door opener itself. A power surge from a lightning strike or other electrical problem can cause the circuit board and the transformer to go bad, which can result in your garage door not opening or closing properly.

If you are handy with a multimeter, you can check the voltage into and out of the circuit board and transformer. Doing so will confirm if one or both are bad and need replacing.

Fortunately, if you find that you do need a replacement and you’re already an American Home Shield® member, use your home warranty coverage for your garage door opener. Simply submit a service request and pay your Trade Service Call Fee, and we’ll assign a contractor to diagnose the garage door opener issue. If the problem is covered, we’ll help cover the cost to repair or replace. See the plan contract for coverage details, including service fees, limitations and exclusions. Charges for non-covered items may apply.