It happens to almost everyone with an automatic garage door: one day said door opens by itself for no apparent reason. A garage door that spontaneously opens, unfortunately, leaves your home vulnerable to theft, assorted critters, and the elements; the sooner you determine the cause, the better.

Learn about the possible reasons for this issue before looking into garage door repair services:

• Weather Issues: Numerous weather issues can cause your garage door to open by itself. Power surges from lightning storms is one cause, while snow and ice buildup around the door’s threshold is another. The buildup can eventually cause the door to reverse and therefore open.
• Accidentally Turning the Remote On: Accidentally hitting the garage door remote happens any number of ways. If you keep the remote in your pocket, for example, you may lean on it and cause the door to open. Storing the opener in a tool box is another way it can open because of shifting contents.
• Frequency Issues: Door openings and closings may be due to equipment in your house or your neighbors’ residences that is operating on the same frequency. Police and CB radio interference can cause these problems as well.
• Sticky Button: The ‘open’ button on your remote may become stuck for any number of reasons, including age or organic substance interference, resulting in a garage door that opens and closes on its own.
• Electronic Issues: Shorts in the door’s circuit board can cause it to open, as can other electronic problems such as shorts in the wall button wiring or wired keypad. The handheld remote can short-circuit as well.

Durbin Garage Doors has provided outstanding residential and commercial garage door installation and repair services throughout St. Louis and St. Charles, MO, for almost 30 years. The company features an incredible inventory of beautiful doors and related products in addition to fast and friendly servicing. Call (636) 443-9385 for your free estimate or visit the website to learn more about products and services. Like the business on Facebook for great tips and information.