Many homeowners love their automatic garage doors. The function can help you get in and out of the house quicker and can help keep your car and home secure, even when your hands are full. However, like all technologies, your automatic garage door can malfunction and become stuck. When this happens, you may become overwhelmed or frustrated. MP Garage Doors is a garage door service, providing Dothan, AL, with garage door solutions for over 25 years.

Below, the experts explain what you should do if your garage door gets stuck:

Check If The Door Is Locked

This is the first and simplest thing to check when your garage door is stuck open. Many garage doors with a manual handle or switch on the outside become locked. If your garage door is not closing, check to see if the lock function is set.

See If Your Garage Door Is Getting Power

A recent power outage or power surge that knocked out the power to your house may also have knocked out the power to your garage door. Check your breaker box to ensure your garage and the door are still receiving power.

Check The Batteries In Your Garage Door Remote

After checking to see if there is still power going to your garage, your next step should be to check the batteries in your garage door remote. Try swapping the batteries in your remote out for a new pair. If you are still having trouble closing the door, the problem may lie in the door itself.

Make Sure Your Door Is Still On The Track

Your garage door may have come off its track, which is why it can’t close. Check the wheels and track to see if they are still in place. If the wheels are out of place, call a garage door service, and they will send a technician to put the door back in place. However, if the track is bent entirely, you may need a new door. 

Look To See If Anything Is Obstructing the Door

Check to make sure nothing has been caught in the way of the track or door. Any objects such as small toys or tools that are in the way or inside the track will prevent the door from closing. 

If you’re having trouble shutting your garage door even after following these tips, call a garage door service company immediately. MP Garage Doors offers garage door installation and repairs. To learn more, visit the website or call (334) 793-2089.