Now the million-dollar question, “How do I reconnect my garage door with the garage door opener if I have previously disconnected?”
To reconnect, simply pull the red cord on an angle. You will hear a “click”. At that point push the button for the operator and when the trolley meets with the carriage the 2 will be connected. It’s that simple. Now the next time your lights go out you don’t have to be afraid of releasing the door from the operator in fear of not being able to get reconnected.
If you need further assistance please call us, we can walk you through it!
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Put the door in the down position
Your door must be in the down position before you continue working on this project yourself. If the door is stuck up or halfway down, call a professional to address the issue. You run the risk of injuring yourself or others by trying to fix a door that’s stuck open.
Pull the emergency release cord
As long as the door is down, you can go ahead and pull the red emergency release cord down. This cord essentially disconnects the trolley and springs from the opener, allowing you to open and close the door manually.
Manually move the garage door up and back down
As stated above, you can manually open and close the door now that the trolley is disconnected from the opener. Move the door from the down position, all the way up and then back down. This will ensure the door is ready to re-engage with the opener.
Reconnect the trolley to the opener carriage
Reconnecting the trolley to the opener is a two-step process. First, pull the emergency release cord down and towards the door. This step will compress the spring lever, allowing you to eventually solve one of the common garage door issues in Denton, TX.
After pulling the cord—which will put the spring lever in the connected position—simply slide the door along the track to reconnect the trolley to the opener carriage. You can also do this by pressing the open button on your garage door opener.
Just hire Denton Overhead Garage Door!
So, now you know how to reset your garage door in Denton, TX, but if you feel at all uncomfortable with this process, we recommend hiring a pro. Here are a few reasons to call our team at Denton Overhead Garage Door:
- Full inspection: While performing the steps above might fix an issue for the time being, your door and opener could have a more serious problem that requires an in-depth look. We can perform a full inspection, so you can rest easy knowing your door is good to go.
- Guaranteed results: We’ve seen it time and time again—a homeowner tries to reset their door but somehow makes the situation worse. That won’t be an issue if you hire our trained team. After our full inspection, we’ll perform any necessary repairs to get your door back in good working order.
- Safety first: Being crushed by the door or slashed by a broken spring are just two of the very serious injuries that can occur when working on a garage door. To keep yourself out of harm’s way, hire a trained professional to make all repairs.
If you’re experiencing one of these common garage door issues in Denton, TX, just call our pros instead of trying to fix it yourself. We’ll send someone out right away to inspect your door and set it straight in no time.
In case of a power outage or equipment failure, you may find yourself needing to operate your garage door manually. This is a simple procedure, requiring only a few steps and with just a small amount of precaution, you can easily release and reset your own garage door whenever needed. Follow along with us here, or check out the short video linked at the bottom of this how-to guide.
Step 1
Close Your Garage Door
It is very important to make sure your garage door is closed before you attempt to put it in manual mode. If there are any faulty or broken springs, the garage door can crash down rapidly, potentially harming anything in it's path and most certainly damage the door itself. If your door is stuck in the open position, we recommend giving us a quick call so we can help remedy the situation safely.
Step 2
Locate and Pull the Emergency Release Cord
The emergency release cord is the red rope that hangs from the door trolley that moves with the door along the rail. The trolley sits on the opener carriage. which moves the door. When the release cord is pulled, it disconnects the trolley from the carriage allowing you to manually move the door. The red cord is attached to a spring lever that can be put in 2 positions. If you intend to continue manual operation, pull the cord toward the door which will keep it from reconnecting to the carriage.
Step 3
Be Sure to Leave Garage Door Closed When Not In Use
Until you re-engage the automatic lift, always ensure to leave you door in the down position. This will ensure your safety and prepare your door for reconnection when your are ready.
Step 4
Reconnect to Automated Opener Carriage
When the time comes to reconnect your garage door, simply pull the emergency release cord back toward the door to re-engage the spring lever. You can then manually move the door to the opener carriage or use the doors remote and it will connect automatically. You will hear a loud click when the trolley attaches back to the carriage.
For a demonstration of this process, please watch our YouTube video, �How To Open Your Garage Door Manually.� If you have any problems or if your garage door needs repair, please contact Precision Door of San Diego.