Garage door won t budge.
Garage door mechanism jammed.
If the external handle doesn t move at all then the release mechanism may be jammed again don t force it from the outside as this could cause more damage.
Lodged garage door track.
This can be a quick fix by identifying the object and then removing it.
If the handle moves normally and you can feel the mechanism operating but the door still refuses to open normally the next thing to check is whether the door itself is jammed.
From fixing the alignment to lubricating the lock a little work gets your door back in order.
Chances are we know why.
Fixing the issue yourself can save you money and many of the issues are relatively quick and easy to handle.
Some openers have a force adjustment mechanism that controls the force that s applied.
Check to see if anything a shovel broom etc fell and is now stuck in the track that is causing it to be lodged.
If your stuck garage door coincides with weather changes you may need to adjust the pressure on the opener.
Most garage door openers made in the past 15 years have pressure adjustments for.
Your jammed garage door can be caused by something as simple as an obstruction in the track.