My auto garage door has been randomly opening lately

Linda
by Linda
Any one have idea why? Should i chg my clicker setting?

  8 answers
  • A A on Aug 01, 2017

    You might want to check the batteries in your remote, or the connection to the drive.

  • Beth Lux Beth Lux on Aug 01, 2017

    this happened to me when the new neighbors down the road reprogrammed their remote-- when they pressed it passing my house up it went. So yes, reset it to new settings.

  • Pat Pat on Aug 01, 2017

    If all connections are working and batteries are not in need of change I would alter the code perhaps someone has a device in neighborhood that is interfering

  • Sharon Sharon on Aug 01, 2017

    Oh I had that problem once when I lived in the burbs, builders who build homes the same use same brand, and neighbors would open/close their doors at odd hours or worst when I was away working. First I tried changing the codes, but that didn't work. So I had to order and install a little electronic board that cost about $65 to stop it. Visit your manufactures website, or call them, but first climb up on a ladder and get the model # and serial #.

  • William William on Aug 01, 2017

    If you have an older opener with a programmable remote change the code in the remote and opener to match. Most newer openers have a rotating code module built in so the code changes automatically every time the door is opened and closed. I remember installing a new opener for a friend about 10 years ago. I programmed the codes with the numbers he gave me. After installing and programming, I stepped out of the garage to test it. Pressed the remote button. His and two other neighbors on his block doors opened. I quickly pressed the button and all the doors closed. Had to change the code on his remote and opener by one number. I panicked at the time but laugh when we talk about it now.

    • Linda Linda on Aug 01, 2017

      Lol thx thought I was going crazy, we just got a couple houses away new neighbors with new house maybe thats whats happening.

  • Sandi Blair Sandi Blair on Aug 02, 2017

    Change your code. More than likely someone nearby has the same one

  • William William on Aug 02, 2017

    Hate to say this, but criminals sometimes just drive around with garage remotes looking for garages that open. They do this several times over a period of time then stop. The homeowners think it was a glitch and when they don't suspect it, they're home is burglarized. That's why newer openers (past 20 years) and remotes have a rolling code.

  • Mona Mona on Aug 02, 2017

    my daughters garage door did that, come to find out the neighbors garage door activated hers, change setting.