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Garage door opening problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

The garage is used at any time on a daily basis. A technical fault in any of its components can result in many problems. The main problem is the garage door opening and closing itself. This issue is a serious problem that can lead to security threats and burglary. It is advisable to solve it as soon as you can now you may ask why is the garage door opening itself<\/strong>? There can be several reasons for that. and for all the faults, the up an up-garage door<\/strong> has a solution for it. We have been in service for more than 10 years. With a 5-star rating on google and yelp, we are determined to help each of our customers when needed.<\/p>\n

Why is the garage door opening by itself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There can be many reasons but the main basic reason for opening and closing of door is as follow<\/p>\n

Safety sensor fault<\/strong><\/p>\n

Safety sensors are the main part that is responsible for detecting the motion and blockage in the front of the gate. It opens and closes the door on the basis of motion movement. If there is any blockage while closing, it will automatically open again. Fault in the sensor can also result in sudden opening of the door.<\/p>\n

The sensor is in a proper floor alignment. If there is any disturbance due to humidity. Air or any sort of resistance, the belt will bend and there will be no opening or closing of the door.<\/p>\n

Some sensors show this problem by blinking the lights. If not, you may need to replace the sensor. The Up and up garage door<\/strong> gives the professional service repair of sensors. We make sure that the replaced sensor gives you a signal when there is any kind of hindrance in the way.<\/p>\n

Wiring and control board problem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check the wiring first. If your garage door opener is a self-closing model, check the wires to make sure they are not shorted together. Try pulling the wires apart and making sure the contacts are all touching. If the wiring looks ok, then there could be a power issue. If the door does not close at all, this could mean that the motor is burnt out. In that case, you need to call an expert garage door repair service.<\/p>\n

If not the wiring, then there can be a fault in the control board. It can be due to electrical technicalities and surges. In that case, you may have to change the board components.<\/p>\n

The up and up garage door <\/strong>will come to your house and take precautionary measures before looking at the wires and control board. After checking, we will replace the wires and cover them safely so they don\u2019t get short-circuited again<\/p>\n

Garage door track problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

The other thing that can cause a problem is the garage door tracks. They help the door to open and close. If you find any kind of damage in the tracks, then you should call a professional to do the job. It is important that you do the inspection at least once a year, as your garage door may need some replacement in case of a damaged track. It is a good idea to be aware of this problem so that you can prevent it from happening in the future.<\/p>\n

Any kind of debris like wood, leaves, and other things can affect the opening and closing of the door.<\/p>\n

Automatic button problem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Automated electric garage doors are opened by using a button or remote control. The remote control can have problems like a dead battery or faulty buttons. It can be saved by replacing the battery with a new one.<\/p>\n

The other problem is with the button. The button is connected by wiring and sensors. Any damages to those two things can result in a nonfunctioning gate.<\/p>\n

The up and up garage doors<\/strong> have the service of providing remote control batteries. Or we can replace your old remote with a new one and program it with your garage door. So that it can catch its signals and work them. We also check the button, its wires, and connection and repair anything if required.<\/p>\n

Radar problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

The electric garage door is very common nowadays, this problem occurs indoors that works with a wireless remote or sensor. Sometimes your door can detect a similar code from a nearby house by accident and open or close by itself. This problem is solved by changing the instructions and programming of the garage door<\/p>\n

Preventive measures for a garage door<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are some measures of how to deal with stuck garage doors<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Make sure the track of the garage door is neat and free from debris.<\/li>\n
  • Give maintenance to the garage door, to fang any wiring or control board fault<\/li>\n
  • Make sure to clean the photosensor lens, so it can detect things clearly<\/li>\n
  • Make sure the button is clean and is in a fixed position<\/li>\n
  • If there is a frequency problem, change it. So that it does not match with the frequency of other signals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Call a professional company<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Even after taking all the preventive measures, the garage door is opening itself<\/strong> then you need to call professional help. The up and up garage door is the best service for you in Austin. We have trained and skilled people that can deliver emergency 24-hour garage door repair service. We do all kinds of repairs including spring, roller, cable, and all others.<\/p>\n

    Not only repair services. We also provide garage door installation service; we install and replace any kind of garage door of any Material and style. We have iron, steel, aluminum, and wood doors. We provide our service in residential as well as commercial areas<\/p>\n

    So now you know where to call if your garage door is not opening or closing properly. We are just a call away. Call us and get a free quote now. You can have your service by making an appointment with us or calling us on our emergency number.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>