Have you ever found yourself waking up in the morning to realize the power went out? You crawl into your car and press the garage door opener like any other day without thinking… but the door won’t open. It’s time to learn how to open a garage door during a power outage. We want to help you be prepared rather than finding yourself late for work if your garage door has lost power.
Those who have experienced the convenience that automatic garage doors offer likely think they will never go back to manually opening their garage door. Especially on a winter day, there’s no better feeling than simply clicking a button to avoid the bitter, cold temperatures. That being said, the same winter weather could bring storms and power outages, leaving your garage door incapacitated and you stuck in the cold. Or worse, your vehicle could become trapped inside your garage.
Fortunately, there is an easy fix for these “uh oh” moments. Follow these steps for manually opening your garage door quickly and safely.