This blog post will walk you through the steps to manually open a garage door without a remote.
Whether you’re experiencing a power outage, dealing with a malfunctioning opener, or want to understand how to handle such situations, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to open your garage door manually and gain access to your valuable space.
Most garage doors have a manual release mechanism as a safety feature. The manual release allows you to disengage the door from the automatic opener and operate it manually.
You’ll typically need to locate the manual release handle or cord to open a garage door manually.
This is usually a red cord hanging from the opener mechanism or a handle attached to a release lever.
Steps to open a garage door manually
- Ensure the garage door is fully closed.
- Find the manual release handle or cord. It is often located near the top of the door, close to the opener mechanism.
- Pull down the handle or cord to disengage the garage door from the opener. You may need to apply some force, as it can be a bit stiff.
- Once disengaged, you should be able to lift the garage door manually. Use both hands to lift evenly and smoothly.
- Be cautious while lifting the door, as it can be heavy. If it’s too heavy to lift comfortably, do not attempt to open it manually, as it may pose a risk of injury.
- Once the door is fully open, you can secure it in the open position using any provided locks or supports to prevent it from closing accidentally.
If you need any help with your garage door, please call us on (02) 9971 1111.
We are located in Dee Why and serve the northern beaches area of Sydney.
