What should I do if my garage door is sticking?

Luckily, this is probably the easiest way to fix to a sticking garage door – you just need to make sure you have the right tools. Using a garage door lubricant, spray along the rollers, tracks and the chain if you have a chain driven opener.

What happens if your garage door is stuck halfway open?

A door that is stuck halfway open is a security risk, allowing access to the garage and the home, if it’s attached. A stuck garage door needs prompt assessment so you can decide whether you can fix it or need professional help.

Why does my garage door opener keep sticking?

Over time, your opener can become damaged due to the wear and tear of everyday use. Luckily, in order to figure out if the opener is the cause of your garage door sticking, all you have to do is pull the cord that hangs from the track – it usually has a red handle on it.

What’s the manual override cord on a garage door?

Pull the cord – which usually features a red handle – hanging from your automatic garage door’s guide track. Pulling this manual override cord allows you to open and close your garage door by hand.

Why does my garage door keep sticking open?

Jammed or Obstructed Track. Your garage door works because the garage door opener unwinds or winds the torsion springs, pulling or pushing the garage door with rollers along a track. If there is something in one of the tracks obstructing the free movement of the rollers, the garage door can stick open.

What can I use to fix a garage door that sticks?

Lubricate the wheels and tracks of your garage door when it is open using garage door lubricant, available at most hardware stores. From the ladder, spray each wheel with a coating of lubricant and then spray a quick stream of lubricant down the tracks. Step down from the ladder and spray a stream of lubricant on all portions of the track.

Why is the track on my garage door jammed?

Lodged Garage Door Track Your jammed garage door can be caused by something as simple as an obstruction in the track. Check to see if anything (a shovel, broom, etc) fell and is now stuck in the track that is causing it to be lodged. This can be a quick fix by identifying the object and then removing it. 2. Garage Door Locked

What to do when your garage door opener is stuck?

If there is something in one of the tracks obstructing the free movement of the rollers, the garage door can stick open. Check to see if there is an object blocking or obstructing any part of the track. Make sure to turn off the garage door opener before you attempt to remove any obstruction from the track as an important safety precaution.