December 28, 2009
by Administrator
Power outages are common during winter storms. Getting electricity restored can be a multi-day effort. What happens if you have an emergency and your car is essentially locked inside your garage?
Most people do not even think about their automatic garage door opener not working during a power outage. We just expect it to faithfully go up and down when we press the button.
If the power goes out, you may need to disconnect your automatic opener to manually open the garage doors. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the process in advance to avoid having to search frantically for the garage door instruction manual in the dark.
Here are some tips to help avoid getting “locked-in” the garage:
1. Disconnect the automatic garage door opener when the garage door is closed, not when it’s open. Otherwise, if the springs aren’t balanced, the garage door could suddenly drop to the ground and cause injury.
2. If the springs are properly balanced, the garage door will open easily with the lift handles. If it is difficult to lift, have a garage door maintenance professional service the door as soon as possible to avoid further damage or safety risks.