Garage Door Opens On Own In Cold Weather



Question:
I have Mac Lift Merlin Series that opens on it's own, especially during the night. It is used on a one car door size. The larger 2 door model instaledd in the next bay never has this problem. This has only been a problem during below freezing temps.

Answer:
I do not trust those garage door opener. The unit is always on and to rely on the control ckts to keep it from opening by itself (100%) without anyone pushing the button is scary. I had the same problem with other garage door openers. 1. you can try reprogramming the remotes. Who knows when you were reprogramming them a neighbor could have been pushing his remote too. It will be nice if the power outlet where garage opener is plugged in can be turned off completely. So, in my case, My garage door opener has a remote power on/off. I bought a remote control switch 19$Can at walmart, I use it for turning on/off power to the garage opener. I made sure I have a light outside that is on when the garage door opener is powered on. At night I 'turn off' power to the garage door opener. Also when I go out for a long time. Yes I use 2 remotes. One to turn on garage door power, then another to open the garage door... A little bit incovenient... but the peace of mind is worth it. I'm not sure if it will cause problem to the garage door opener. I've just been using the setup for a year.





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