Pry Open Garage Door

Close the door first then pull the release handle toward the opener to reconnect it.

Pry open garage door.

A regular sweeping of the garage floor is a good routine any time of the year. How to open a garage door manually from the inside unlock the door. You will also need 2 pry bars or whatever you can get your hands on to pry the garage door open enough to get your hands under it to lift. It will align itself in normal operation.

You don t have to worry about where the trolley connects along the drive track. Disconnect the power cord to the automatic door opener. Pull the garage door down so the roller lines up with the track you pried open. This should be done slowly to not strain your backs or pull a muscle since the garage door is very heavy.

Pull up on the pry bars to allow you and your helper to grab the door underneath with your hands. Work slowly so you don t lose control of the door as you pull it down. 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. Step 3 lift the door up together maintaining an equal balance until the door is fully open.

Insert each pry bar under the corner of the door between the door and the floor. Once you have gotten your hands under the door you need to both lift it up in unison. Clean away excess moisture on the garage floor. Locate the emergency.