If you find yourself in a situation where your automatic garage door opener is not working, don’t panic! You can still open the door manually. In this blog post, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to do this. Keep in mind that if you are able to fix the problem with the opener, you should do so, as it is much safer than trying to open the door manually. But if for some reason you are unable to fix the opener, follow these instructions and you will be able to get your garage door open!
Types of garage door openers
There are two types of garage door openers: chain-driven and belt-driven. If you have a chain-drive opener, you will see a metal chain running from the motor to the trolley. If you have a belt-driven opener, you will see a rubber belt running from the motor to the trolley.
The type of opener you have will determine how you open the door manually. Read on for instructions specific to each type.
Opening a garage door with a chain-drive opener
If your opener has a metal chain, follow these steps to open the door:
– Locate the red cord hanging down from the motor unit. This is the emergency release cord.
– Pull the emergency release cord down until you feel it disconnect from the trolley.
– Now you can push the garage door up or down by hand.
Opening a garage door with a belt-drive opener
If your opener has a rubber belt, follow these steps to open the door:
– Locate the red cord hanging down from the motor unit. This is the emergency release cord.
– Pull the emergency release cord down until you feel it disconnect from the trolley.
– There will be a handle on the trolley. Use this handle to push or pull the door up or down by hand.
Materials you will need
– A ladder (if you can’t reach the emergency release cord)
– A flashlight (if it is dark in your garage)
– pliers (if the emergency release cord is stuck)
Tips and tricks
– If the emergency release cord is stuck, try using a pair of pliers to pull it down.
– If you can’t reach the emergency release cord, you will need to use a ladder.
– Once you have opened the door manually, make sure to clean and lubricate the tracks so that the door will be easier to open next time.
– If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to a professional for help. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and get your door working again in no time!
Troubleshooting
– If the door is still not opening, make sure that you have pulled the emergency release cord all the way until it disconnects from the trolley.
– The door is open but won’t close, make sure that the tracks are clean and free of any debris.
– If you’re still having trouble, reach out to a professional for help. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the problem and get your door working again in no time!
If you have any questions or problems opening your garage door manually, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help! We hope this blog post was helpful and that you now know how to open your garage door manually. Stay safe out there!
