Pry Open Garage Door

Find the emergency release cord.

Pry open garage door.

Pull up on the pry bars to allow you and your helper to grab the door underneath with your hands. When the first roller is lined up with the part of the track you pried open hold the garage door in place with your non dominant hand. This should be done slowly to not strain your backs or pull a muscle since the garage door is very heavy. Pull the garage door down so the roller lines up with the track you pried open.

How to open a garage door manually from the inside unlock the door. Close the door first then pull the release handle toward the opener to reconnect it. Work slowly so you don t lose control of the door as you pull it down. Find any locks or latches near the outside of the garage door and make sure they re open so they.

You don t have to worry about where the trolley connects along the drive track. Once you have the door opening and closing again you can re engage the automatic opener. Disconnect the power cord to the automatic door opener. Insert each pry bar under the corner of the door between the door and the floor.

A regular sweeping of the garage floor is a good routine any time of the year. It will align itself in normal operation. Step 3 lift the door up together maintaining an equal balance until the door is fully open. Locate the emergency.