When the power’s out or your garage door remote isn’t working, you’ve still got to be able to get your door open somehow. Whether you’re in a rush to work, or desperately need something from the shops, a non-functioning garage door is hardly a viable excuse!
Thankfully, there are ways to get around this issue. After all, it’d be a pretty bad design flaw if there was no way to unlock a garage door from the inside without power.
Here, the team at Star Door Service run you through a step-by-step guide on unlocking your garage door from the inside.
1) Find the emergency release cord
All garage door openers have an emergency release cord which allows you to manually open a garage door from the inside. It’s usually a red rope cord with a little T handle at the end of it.
2) Pull down on the emergency release cord
Next, you’ll have to pull down on the emergency release cord. Do this gently but firmly; don’t yank down on it with all your might, as this can damage the opener. Once you’ve firmly pulled on the cord, you should hear a clanking sound which shows that the door has been released from the hold of the opener.
3) Check for obstructions
Before you open the garage door, make sure that there are no obstructions blocking your way. Move your car slightly forward if you have to, in order to give you more space to successfully open the door.
4) Lift the door up carefully
Once the door has been unlocked from the inside, it’s time to carefully lift up the door to the open position. Bend your knees when lifting in order to protect your back – incorrect lifting of heavy objects can lead to injuries like pulled muscles and protruding discs.
5) Ensure it’s stable
Now that the door is open, make sure it’s stable before walking under it or moving your car out.
What to do if your garage door still isn’t unlocking from the inside
If this step-by-step guide didn’t work, then it’s time to call a professional like the team at Star Door Service. There could be myriad problems as to why your garage door isn’t working, so you’ll need a specialist technician to diagnose the issue. Don’t risk handling a garage door with a problem you can’t quite work out. Simple leave that to your local legends at Star Door Service. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, the technicians at Star Door Service have seen it all – and repaired it all, too! Quality workmanship, affordable prices and stellar customer service are the cornerstones of business at Star Door Service, so grab a quote from Perth’s finest today.
