Garage Door Keeps Opening And Closing Randomly

Garage doors use radio frequencies to open and close.

Garage door keeps opening and closing randomly.

As these wires short against the housing the electrical impulse causes the door opener to activate. To troubleshoot the garage door opener button make sure it s clean and free of debris. The button can easily get dirty and stuck in the pushed position. Below are three reasons why your garage door opens on its own and some quick fixes you can try.

The door operator button is similar to a door bell. The symptom of this is a garage door that is in constant motion opening fully then immediately descending only to start the same cycle again. When your garage door opens or closes when you haven t triggered the remote one possible cause is that a neighbor s remote was programmed at the same time as yours. Examine the garage door opener button.

There may also be loose wire connections inside the button housing itself. If that doesn t fix the problem check the wiring between the motor unit and the wall control.