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Garage door remote — a stuck button can drain the battery

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Garage door remote battery dying fast? A button pressed in a visor, bag or cup holder keeps the remote sending. Check for a stuck or squashed button.

Illustration of a generic garage door remote with a pressed red button and signal waves
Photo: CoraCo Studio™ original (generated)

A garage door remote that needs new batteries every few weeks may have a button being pressed when nobody is using it. It keeps transmitting and wears the battery down.

Check for a pressed button when the battery dies fast

  1. Look at each button. Do any stay pushed in or feel sticky?
  2. Check where the remote rides: a tight visor clip, a cluttered cup holder or a crowded bag can squeeze a button.
  3. Move it to a spot where nothing touches the face of the remote.
  4. Fit a fresh battery and note the date inside the case to see if it lasts longer.

If a button stays stuck, a cracked case or a new remote may be the cleaner fix.

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