Tales from the Garage: Spooky Garage Door Malfunctions We’ve Seen (and How We Fixed Them)

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At Garage Door Pros, we’ve seen some pretty spooky things happening with garage doors—especially around Halloween! 🎃 Whether it’s garage doors opening like they’re possessed, strange flickering lights, or creepy critters causing chaos, our team has tackled it all. In the spirit of the spooky season, let’s dive into some of the weirdest (and eeriest) garage door malfunctions we’ve ever seen—and, of course, how we put an end to the fright! 👻

1. The Phantom Garage Door: It Opens on Its Own! 👻

The Spooky Situation:

One foggy night in Langley, a homeowner called us in a fright! Her garage door had been mysteriously opening and closing all night long, and with Halloween just around the corner, she was certain her house might be haunted! 👀

 

The Diagnosis:

No poltergeists here, just a tech mix-up! After inspecting the system, we discovered the neighbor had installed a new garage door opener, and both openers were on the same frequency. That meant both doors were opening at the same time, making it look like a ghost was at work! 👻


The Fix:

We reprogrammed our client’s opener to a different frequency. Now, no more ghostly door activity—just peace and quiet (and a well-rested family!). Problem solved, and no need for ghostbusters! 👻💀

2. Garage Door Disco: A Flashing Light Spectacle 🕸️

The Spooky Situation:

Over in Surrey, a homeowner reported that every time he tried to close his garage door, the lights on his opener started flashing like a haunted house light show! 🎃✨ It was driving him crazy!


The Diagnosis:

It wasn’t some cursed Halloween magic—just a small but spooky intruder! 🕷️ A sneaky little spider had built its web over the motion sensors, and the movement of the web was triggering the lights. Talk about a creepy-crawly light show!


The Fix:

We cleaned off the sensors and reset everything. The spider was relocated outside, where he could focus on scaring trick-or-treaters instead of garage door owners! Problem solved, and no more disco lights. 💡🕷️

3. Raccoon Hauntings: A Furry Trickster on the Tracks 🦝🎃

The Spooky Situation:

In Maple Ridge, a homeowner called us because her garage door refused to close all the way. She was starting to get freaked out—it was acting like it was possessed! 👀


The Diagnosis:

Turns out, it wasn’t a ghost after all, but a very real (and very fluffy) intruder—a raccoon had made itself comfortable on the garage door track! Every time the door tried to close, the raccoon would scamper up, triggering the safety sensors and sending the door right back up. 🦝👻


The Fix:

We gently escorted the raccoon out of the garage and sealed off possible entry points so it couldn’t return. No more animal hauntings, and the door was back to working perfectly. Crisis averted, and the raccoon found a new home—far away from garage doors! 🦝🚪

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4. The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Garage Remote 🧛‍♂️

The Spooky Situation:

In Mission, a homeowner was baffled. His garage door kept opening by itself—even when he was miles away! He was starting to think someone had stolen his remote and was playing a cruel Halloween prank on him! 👀🎃


The Diagnosis:

After a bit of sleuthing, we uncovered the not-so-ghoulish truth: his toddler had discovered the hidden spare garage remote and was gleefully pressing the button from inside the house. 🧛‍♂️💀


The Fix:

We reprogrammed the remotes and installed a keypad entry system. The spare remote was relocated to a more “toddler-proof” spot, and the mystery was solved—no more surprise openings! 🛠️🚪

5. The Halloween Light Show: Festive Lights vs. Garage Door 🎄🎃

The Spooky Situation:

In Abbotsford, a homeowner was having issues with her garage door opener during the spooky season. Every time she turned on her Halloween (and soon after, her Christmas) lights, her garage door started acting up! 🎃🎄


The Diagnosis:

It turned out that her spooky decor wasn’t to blame—it was the extra electrical load on her system! The festive lights were overloading the circuit, causing the garage door opener to glitch. 👻✨


The Fix:

We installed a dedicated circuit for the garage door opener, making sure her holiday decorations and the garage door could both function smoothly—no more tricks, just treats! 🍬✨

How Garage Door Pros Can Help You Stay Safe from Spooky Malfunctions 🎃

Whether your garage door is acting haunted, or you’ve got an unexpected critter visitor, Garage Door Pros is here to help. 👷‍♂️ From Langley to Chilliwack, we’ve seen it all—and fixed it all. No glitch or gremlin is too scary for our team! 💪👻

We offer 24/7 emergency services to handle any issues that pop up—whether it’s Halloween night or a regular Thursday. 🕸️ So if your garage door is giving you a fright, don’t wait. Let us handle the tricks, so you can enjoy the treats! 🍬🎃

Got a Spooky Garage Door Problem? Let’s Fix It Before It Becomes a Real Nightmare! 👻

Call us at 778-767-3711 or leave us a message to schedule a visit. Whether it’s ghosts, ghouls, or just regular malfunctions, we’ve got the magic to fix it! 🛠️👷‍♂️ Let’s keep your garage door in tip-top shape for Halloween and beyond! 🎃✨

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