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Why Won’t My Garage Door Open? Top Causes & Fixes

Quick Answer Summary

If your garage door will not open, the most common causes are: (1) a broken torsion spring, (2) the wall console lock mode is accidentally engaged, (3) the opener is disconnected from power or the breaker tripped, or (4) dead batteries in your remote control.

Safe Homeowner Checks

•Verify the opener motor unit is plugged into a live electrical outlet and check the GFCI breaker.
•Check if the wall console has a blinking lock button; press and hold it for 3 seconds to disable vacation lock mode.
•Test the door with fresh batteries in the handheld remote control.
•Look above the door to ensure the spring is intact and cables are seated on the drums.

When Professional Help Is Required

•You see a visible gap in the torsion spring or a dangling snapped cable.
•The opener hums loudly but the chain or belt does not turn.
•The door is tilted or jammed sideways in the steel tracks.

Checking The Electrical & Lock Systems First

Before assuming a major mechanical failure, verify the simple fixes. Many modern wall consoles feature a "Lock" or "Vacation" button. When active, this feature disables all remote controls while allowing the wall console to operate. Holding the lock button for three seconds will deactivate it.

Mechanical Failures That Prevent Opening

If the opener motor buzzes but nothing happens, the plastic drive gears inside the housing may be stripped, or the spring has snapped. Never attempt to force a door that binds midway.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have an urgent need to leave, call our dispatch line at (800) 240-4326. On-call technicians can be dispatched with replacement springs to restore operation safely.

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