Tropical Cyclone Alfred – essential tips to Open Your Garage Door During a Power Outage
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has made landfall on the East Coast of Australia, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous conditions. As the cyclone moves through affected areas, many homeowners are preparing their properties for the worst. One common concern during extreme weather events is how to open your garage door if the power goes out.
Thankfully, most automatic garage doors come with a manual release function, making it easy to operate the door by hand in an emergency. Follow the steps below to safely put your garage door into manual mode.
How to Put Your Garage Door into Manual Mode
If you need to open your garage door manually, follow these steps:
1. Locate the Manual Release Cord – This is usually a red cord hanging from your garage door opener.
2. Pull the Cord Toward the Door – This action disengages the opener and puts the door into manual mode.
3. Lift the Door Carefully – Once in manual mode, you should be able to lift the door freely by hand.
To return your garage door to automatic operation:
1. Pull the Manual Release Cord Toward the opener/motor – This re-engages the opener.
Stay Safe and Informed
Cyclone Alfred has caused significant disruptions across the region, and we encourage everyone to follow local emergency guidelines and stay safe. Stapylton, Queensland, is closed until further notice due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time, and to everyone affected, we hope you stay safe.
For any inquiries, please contact our Western Australia office at 08 9302 7500