I've seen several people post online that they became trapped inside their houses and couldn't leave because they lost power and were unable to open their electric garage door opener.

Experiencing a power outage can be frustrating, especially if your electric garage door opener stops working. However, there's a simple way to regain use of the garage door when the power goes out.

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If you find yourself with a stuck garage door, here's what you should do:

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Check the Power Source: Before attempting to manually open the garage door, check that the power outage is not due to a tripped circuit breaker or a GFCI outlet issue.

Check your electrical panel for any tripped breakers and reset them if necessary.

If your garage door opener is plugged into a GFCI outlet, it may need to be reset as well

Use the Manual Release Cord: Most electric garage door openers are equipped with a manual release mechanism, which allows you to operate the door without power.

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  • Locate the Manual Release Cord: This cord is typically red and hangs from the garage door track near the opener.
  • Pull the Manual Release Cord: Ensure the garage door is fully closed before pulling this cord. Pulling it disengages the opener from the door, allowing you to lift it manually.
  • Lift the Door: With the opener disengaged, you can now lift the garage door by hand. If it feels heavy or difficult to lift, there may be issues with the springs or cables
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Hopefully, you never have to deal with this, but if it comes up, you'll know what to do.

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