We live in Queensland where we are known for our violent storms and power outages. We don’t realise how much we rely on electricity until we lose it. One of the things that stops working during a power outage is your garage door.
Pull the red cord
During a power outage, manually opening your garage door becomes essential for accessing your vehicle or belongings. Most garage doors equipped with an automatic opener feature a manual release mechanism, typically a red cord hanging from the opener track.
To open the door manually, pull down on this cord, effectively disengaging the door from the opener carriage. Once disengaged, you can manually lift the door by grasping the handle on the bottom panel.
It’s crucial to exercise caution when operating the door manually, especially if it’s heavy. Keep in mind that without power, the automatic safety features of the opener, such as the auto-reverse function, are inactive.
After power is restored, re-engage the automatic opener by pulling the cord again and then running the door through a complete cycle to ensure proper reconnection. This simple process ensures you can still access your garage even during power outages.
“How do I manually open my garage door during a power outage?”
It’s a simple process but one that is often forgotten when not put into practice often. If you are having issues with your manual garage door opener or any other aspect of your garage door contact Brisbane Garage Doors. We are your garage door experts in Brisbane and beyond.