Can I Open My Garage Door During a Power Outage? Manual Release & Backup Options Explained

Power outages happen, but your garage door doesn’t have to leave you stuck. Most garage door openers come with manual features and optional battery backups to keep you moving when the lights go out.

Using the Manual Release Cord

Garage door openers include a manual release cord, usually a red handle hanging from the trolley rail. Pulling this cord disconnects the door from the opener, allowing you to open and close the door by hand.

Important: If your garage door springs are broken or weak, don’t try to open the door manually—it can be dangerously heavy.

Battery Backup Systems

Many modern garage door openers have battery backup options that keep your door operating during power failures. This feature is especially helpful if your garage is the main entry point to your home.

Need a Battery Backup?

Legacy Garage Doors can install and service battery backup systems on most garage door openers, ensuring you never get stuck.

Prepare your garage door for any situation. Contact Legacy Garage Doors today to add battery backup or get expert advice in Monmouth County, NJ!