For many people, having a garage can be quite high on their list of important essentials when it comes to purchasing a property. A garage is not only somewhere you can store your car to keep it safe from the weather, It could also serve as additional storage space.
Of course, if the worst should happen and a garage door should become stuck then this can cause all sorts of problems. If your car’s trapped inside then it can create a nightmare situation making you late for work, taking the kids to school, simply going about your day or leaving you unable to access the things that you have stored there.
If you’re in this situation or concerned about what to do should you experience this problem, read on as we delve into solving this problem.
Check If Anything Is Blocking The Door
The first thing you’ll want to rule out is if there’s anything preventing the garage door from opening. If you have another way of accessing your garage through a side door it’s well worth getting inside your garage to take a look.
Sometimes, most probable if you’re using the garage for additional storage, something has fallen against the door, preventing it from opening.
If this is the case, then it should be a very simple fix and all you need to do is remove whatever it is that is pressed up against the door. And, in order to prevent this from happening again, move the item away from the door or secure the item properly. – Alternatively you may want to think of a better storage solution for things in your garage such as vertical storage like shelves.
Check To See If Something’s Broken
The next thing to check is whether or not the batteries in your garage door remote are dead. By doing this you’ll eliminate a quick fix by simply replacing the batteries. If they are fine, then you’ll know the problem lies with the door itself.
If you have a manual garage door, the thing you’ll want to check is the lock. You’ll know if you can turn the key properly in the lock or if the lock is too loose. If these are working correctly and you still can’t open the door, do not force it open as this may do more harm than good.
The next area you’ll want to check is the track that the garage door runs on. This is easy to do if the door opens slightly and you can squeeze into the garage.
You’ll want to look for any damage to the track or the springs. – If you can see damage, then it is a good idea not to try fixing it yourself. Garage doors are heavy and if something goes wrong you could end up injured or trapped within the garage.
Call The Professionals
If the issue isn’t something preventing the door from opening or something you can easily fix, like the batteries in your remote, then it is most likely to be a fault that will need fixing properly.
Now is the time to contact the professionals. Whether you need a replacement lock on a manual door, having issues with the track or other parts of your garage door, they will be able to diagnose the problem and have the solution, and parts to fix the problem.
They will also be able to advise you on whether the problem is something that’s preventable or isn’t worth fixing, particularly in the case of an older garage door. If this is the case, then it may be time to invest in a new garage door that will not let you down.