Garage Door Won’t Open? Here’s What To Do
Is your garage door stuck, won’t open, or only moves a few inches? Here’s exactly **what to do when your garage door won’t open** — and how 405 Garage Pros can help. We offer **same-day service** across Edmond, Oklahoma City, Yukon, Moore, Deer Creek & Guthrie.
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Why Your Garage Door Won’t Open
A garage door that won’t open is one of the most common emergency repair calls. The cause can be mechanical, electrical, or safety-related. Here are the most common reasons homeowners in Edmond & OKC experience this issue:
Broken Torsion Spring
The #1 reason a garage door won’t open. When a spring snaps, the door becomes too heavy to lift.
Door Opens 2–6 Inches Only
This usually means the opener is trying to lift the door without support due to a broken spring.
Snapped Cable
A broken cable causes the door to jam, tilt, or stop moving entirely.
Track or Roller Obstruction
Dirt, bend, or misaligned tracks can lock the door in place.
Opener Motor Failure
Stripped gears or a burnt-out motor can stop the opener from moving the door.
Sensor Misalignment
A blinking sensor light means the opener is blocking you from opening or closing the door.
What To Do When Your Garage Door Won’t Open
Follow these steps to avoid damage or getting stuck:
- Check if the opener is plugged in. Many issues start with a loose connection.
- Look at your torsion spring. If you see a gap in the coil, the spring is broken.
- Make sure the opener isn’t on “lock mode.” Some wall panels disable remote access.
- Verify that the safety sensors are aligned. Blinking = problem.
- Do NOT force the door open manually. You can cause major damage or injury.
- Call a professional garage door technician. We provide same-day service in Edmond & OKC.
Signs Your Garage Door Needs Immediate Service
- Door only moves 2–6 inches
- Opener motor hums but won’t lift
- You hear a loud “bang” (spring failure)
- Door is crooked or stuck on one side
- Remote works but door doesn’t move
- Wall button works but remote doesn’t
If your garage door shows any of these signs, stop using it and schedule a repair immediately.
How 405 Garage Pros Fixes Garage Doors That Won’t Open
We perform a full diagnostic to find the exact cause and repair it safely and quickly.
- Broken spring replacement
- Cable repair & rewiring
- Opener gear replacement
- New opener installation
- Track realignment
- Sensor calibration
- Full system balance & lubrication
Most jobs are completed in **less than 1 hour**.
FAQ: Garage Door Won’t Open
1. Why won’t my garage door open suddenly?
Most likely a broken spring, failed opener, or sensor issue.
2. My door opens a few inches then stops — why?
This is the classic symptom of a broken torsion spring.
3. Remote works but the door won’t open — what now?
Your opener may be in lock mode or the motor has failed.
4. Can I open the door manually?
Not recommended. The door can weigh over 300 lbs without support.
5. Do you offer same-day service?
Yes — in Edmond, Oklahoma City, Moore, Yukon, Guthrie, Mustang & more.
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