Garage Door Keeps Opening When Trying To Close

There are several reasons why your garage door may keep opening when you are trying to close it. Some of the most common causes include:

1. The safety sensors are misaligned.

The safety sensors are located on either side of the garage door opening. They emit a beam of light that is broken when the door is closed. If the sensors are misaligned, the door will not close properly and may open again when it is closed.

2. The door is not balanced.

The door should be balanced so that it opens and closes smoothly. If the door is not balanced, it may be difficult to close and may open again when it is closed.

3. The springs are broken.

The springs are what help to lift the door. If the springs are broken, the door will be difficult to open and close and may open again when it is closed.

4. The motor is not working properly.

The motor is what powers the door. If the motor is not working properly, the door will not open or close properly and may open again when it is closed.

5. The remote control is not working properly.

The remote control is what you use to open and close the door. If the remote control is not working properly, you may not be able to close the door properly and it may open again when it is closed.

If you are experiencing this problem, there are a few things you can do to try and fix it yourself.

1. Check the safety sensors.

Make sure that the safety sensors are aligned properly. You can do this by shining a light between the sensors and seeing if the beam of light is broken. If the beam is broken, the sensors need to be realigned.

2. Balance the door.

You can balance the door by adjusting the springs. To do this, you will need to use a ladder and a wrench. Loosen the nuts on the springs and adjust the springs until the door is balanced.

3. Check the springs.

If the springs are broken, you will need to replace them. You can do this by purchasing new springs and following the instructions that come with them.

4. Check the motor.

If the motor is not working properly, you may need to replace it. You can do this by purchasing a new motor and following the instructions that come with it.

5. Check the remote control.

If the remote control is not working properly, you may need to replace it. You can do this by purchasing a new remote control and following the instructions that come with it.

If you have tried all of these things and the problem still exists, you may need to call a garage door repair technician.