{"id":781,"date":"2022-07-05T15:54:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T13:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laclasrl.it\/sectional-door-stuck-how-to-solve-the-problem\/"},"modified":"2022-07-05T15:54:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T13:54:06","slug":"sectional-door-stuck-how-to-solve-the-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laclasrl.it\/en\/sectional-door-stuck-how-to-solve-the-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Sectional Door Stuck: How to Solve the Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tdfocus-1715178630333\">Even if we choose quality automatic closures, time, daily use, and weather conditions can deteriorate the functioning of doors.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, a sectional garage door gets stuck due to a power outage or the sudden failure of its components.<\/p>\n<p>But, what to do in such situations?<\/p>\n<p>First of all, in case of a power outage, the motor may get stuck, and it may be necessary to open the sectional door manually from the inside or the outside: let&#8217;s see how to do it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclasrl.it\/en\/sectional-door-stuck-how-to-solve-the-problem\/#How_to_Open_a_Stuck_Garage_Door_from_the_Inside\" title=\"How to Open a Stuck Garage Door from the Inside\">How to Open a Stuck Garage Door from the Inside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclasrl.it\/en\/sectional-door-stuck-how-to-solve-the-problem\/#How_to_Open_a_Stuck_Garage_Door_from_the_Outside\" title=\"How to Open a Stuck Garage Door from the Outside\">How to Open a Stuck Garage Door from the Outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclasrl.it\/en\/sectional-door-stuck-how-to-solve-the-problem\/#Mechanical_Inspection_of_Garage_Doors\" title=\"Mechanical Inspection of Garage Doors\">Mechanical Inspection of Garage Doors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclasrl.it\/en\/sectional-door-stuck-how-to-solve-the-problem\/#Dust_and_Debris_Removal_from_Doors\" title=\"Dust and Debris Removal from Doors\">Dust and Debris Removal from Doors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laclasrl.it\/en\/sectional-door-stuck-how-to-solve-the-problem\/#Lubricating_the_Balancing_Springs_of_the_Door\" title=\"Lubricating the Balancing Springs of the Door\">Lubricating the Balancing Springs of the Door<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Open_a_Stuck_Garage_Door_from_the_Inside\"><\/span>How to Open a Stuck Garage Door from the Inside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, grasp the handle usually located under the motor of the sectional door and pull it downwards.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the motor is unlocked, and it is possible to open it manually by holding the handle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Open_a_Stuck_Garage_Door_from_the_Outside\"><\/span>How to Open a Stuck Garage Door from the Outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the absence of electrical power, it is also possible to manually open your sectional door from the outside.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, you usually use the special key provided on the day of installation. Once the motor is unlocked, you can manually open the door by holding the handle.<\/p>\n<p>If the sectional door is still stuck, we can try several solutions and interventions that can be done independently or by experts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mechanical inspection;<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning and dust removal;<\/li>\n<li>Lubrication of sliding parts;<\/li>\n<li>Checking and tightening screws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mechanical_Inspection_of_Garage_Doors\"><\/span>Mechanical Inspection of Garage Doors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the sectional door makes noises during operation, it is advisable to contact assistance as soon as possible to avoid prolonging the problem over time and risking worsening the situation. The mechanical inspection of garage doors is an operation that must be performed by professional technicians.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dust_and_Debris_Removal_from_Doors\"><\/span>Dust and Debris Removal from Doors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cleaning sectional doors is part of periodic maintenance operations. It is advisable to remove dust or dirt from the guides, sliding wheels, or photocells of the garage door using a brush or compressed air.<\/p>\n<p>Cleaning the components of automatic doors helps to avoid the accumulation of deposits that could cause friction on the sliding doors, potentially compromising their functionality.<\/p>\n<p>To clean your sectional door, you can simply use water and liquid neutral soap, avoiding degreasers or other aggressive detergents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lubricating_the_Balancing_Springs_of_the_Door\"><\/span>Lubricating the Balancing Springs of the Door<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If we have installed a sectional door with balancing springs in our garage, we must also take care of the maintenance of these components: first, it is necessary to check that there are no dirt deposits and, if necessary, remove them to prevent them from affecting the operation.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the provided instructions are basic control and maintenance operations for sectional doors that tend to get stuck. Periodic inspection and checking of the settings and screws can also help to easily identify any malfunction before it escalates!<\/p>\n<p>For more complex maintenance operations, it is always recommended to contact the nearest service center or the manufacturer or installer where the sectional garage door was purchased.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even if we choose quality automatic closures, time, daily use, and weather conditions can deteriorate the functioning of doors. Usually, a sectional garage door gets stuck due to a power outage or the sudden failure of its components. But, what to do in such situations? 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