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The Top 5 Most Common Problems of Garage Door Openers Garage door opening without control: Make sure nothing is sitting on them and compressing them, if the controls are left in the car. Assuming it is not; check if the control is dirty and grungy. A button that is even slightly stuck can trigger the garage door. Try using rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean around the edges. Insulated and Non-Insulated Garage Doors Most homeowners fail to make the connection between having a non-insulated garage door and the fact that their living space over the garage is the hottest (or coldest) room in the house. When shopping for an insulated garage door, homeowners should consider "R-value," where the greater the value, the greater its insulation properties. The type of insulation should also be noted, as a solid core is better than loose insulation.