How To Manually Open Garage Door From Inside

In a situation where the electric garage door has a malfunction or power outage, it's important to know how to open the door manually. Here's a step-by-step guide to manually open a garage door from inside:

Locate the emergency release cord: The emergency release cord or handle is usually located in the center of the garage door, hanging from the ceiling or wall. It is typically a red cord or handle.
Unlock the door: If the garage door is locked, you will need to disengage the locking mechanism. The release handle is usually located near the emergency release cord. Pull the release handle to unlock the door.
Pull the cord: Once the door is unlocked, pull the emergency release cord down firmly. This will release the door from the opener and allow you to open it manually.

If you find that the emergency release cord is out of reach, you may need to climb up to reach it. Use a ladder or step stool to reach the cord and pull it down as described above.

It's important to note that opening a garage door manually requires some force. Brace yourself before lifting the door, especially if it is a heavy door.

Once the door is open, you can leave it open for ventilation or use bungee cords or clamps to hold it open if necessary.

Here are some additional tips for manually opening a garage door from inside:

Make sure the garage is well-lit before attempting to open the door manually.
If you have difficulty pulling the emergency release cord, try using a pliers or other tool to assist you.
Be careful not to damage the emergency release cord or any other components of the garage door system.
If you are unable to open the garage door manually, contact a professional garage door repairman for assistance.