Can you manually open the garage door?

• <div><p>If push comes to shove, and you need to manually open your garage door, then you should be able to do so. To manually open your garage door, first, make sure that the door is in the down position. You’ll need to unlock your garage door opener’s emergency release mechanism, which is typically a red robe that you can find on the carriage. Once you’ve pulled the cord, you can manually lower the door.</p><p>If your garage door is stuck in an open position, consider contacting a professional to safely release the opener.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to paint my garage door with a roller or brush?

• <div><p>You should be able to paint most of your garage door with a small roller, but there will likely be details and nooks and crannies that are best handled with the help of a detail brush. After you have painted most of your garage door, make sure to take a step back to review your work&mdash;if you have a friend or family member nearby to offer another set of eyes, great!)&mdash;and clean up any missed spots with a brush.</p></div>

Q: How often should I lubricate my garage door?

• <div><p>You should lube your garage door components every three to six months depending on how frequently you open and close the door. Lubricant helps keep garage door components operating smoothly for longer; you can expect a much longer lifespan out of a garage door when you properly care for it, including frequent lubrication. Regular maintenance is much more affordable than the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-door-replacement-cost.htm">cost of replacing a garage door</a> prematurely. </p></div>

Q: What's the difference between a garage and a carport?

• <div><p>Garages are often equipped with lighting, electrical boxes, and sometimes even heating and cooling, while carports rarely have utilities. A garage is an enclosed structure that can lock and usually has an automatic door. A carport is often wood or plastic and is designed only to protect a car from elements like rain, snow, and hail. Carports are commonly seen on property where an attached garage is unfeasible but can be a cost-effective solution for car protection for anyone without a completed garage. </p></div>

Q: Can you manually open a garage door?

• <div><p>It is possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">manually open a garage door</a>. However, whether you should manually open a garage door depends on the source of the problem. If the door doesn't open because of a broken spring or cable, for safety's sake, you'll want to leave the door closed until you can have a professional inspect it and repair it. If the problem lies with the opener itself, you should usually have no problem opening the door manually.</p></div>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in October 2023
The crew showed up just after nine A.M. We had given notice to residents that all cars must be off the lot by 8:00. The final car cleared the lot abou 15 minutes before the crew arrived so they were able to set up and begin. The area near the street was in deplorable condition. The areas near...
The Blacktop Guy
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Reviewed in May 2023
My house has settled over the years and it became increasingly difficult to throw the deadbolt on the garage door leading into my backyard. Also the 50+ year old single pane sidelights of my front and back doors caused cold spots every winter and I was using narrow shades all summer to block the...
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Reviewed in May 2023
My house has settled over the years and it became increasingly difficult to throw the deadbolt on the garage door leading into my backyard. Also the 50+ year old single pane sidelights of my front and back doors caused cold spots every winter and I was using narrow shades all summer to block the...
Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2020
Would definitely recommend Andrew. He is a veteran with great work ethics and always responded promptly. Our garage floor and steps looks amazing. Very good value. Five stars all the way through.
Cavalry Custom Coatings
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Reviewed in June 2018
factory a little slow. 2- 9x7 garage doors removed, new doors installed. 2 hours total . HBA desposed of old doors and cleaned area. doors adjusted for operation. Outstanding work !
HBA Garage Door
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Reviewed in October 2016
They didn't complete the job. They started framing the foundation and putting gravel in for the foundation...And then it sat there for 3 weeks before they came to pour cement. My main contact Jiovanne always had an excuse as to why the guys were not going to show up. When they did show up they...
1 Vision Construction Co Inc
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Reviewed in February 2015
November 8, 2013, I signed a contract with Red?s Concrete. At that time I gave Mr. Johnson a deposit of $6,000.00. Work was to commence on November 11, 2013, time was of the essence in this contract. The possibility of inclement weather delays was discussed and it was agreed that under no ...
Reds Concrete
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Reviewed in July 2014
Pat was professional, friendly, and informative. It was easy to make an appointment with him, and he was flexible to fix our door problem on a weekend. His service was reasonably priced. He arrived when he said he would, and fixed the door. He talked me through some of the things I could do to...
The Door Doctor
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Reviewed in May 2014
Brian replied promptly and gave me an estimate on a weekend. The job was to replace my old wood garage door with a new one, replace rotted trim molding and install a new header. I had already ordered a door which some other installers didn't want to bother with, but it wasn't a problem for...
GARAGE DOORS & MORE LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
My first two calls to other door repair services only got me the possibility of coming out in a couple of days and Professional Garage Door showed up and repaired same day as my call in. I will be using this service again when needed and would highly recommend to anyone who needed fast, high...
Professional Garage Door Inc
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