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A broken spring removes the door's counterbalance, so a door can drop with crushing force — keep children and pets clear and don't try to lift it by hand. When in doubt, wait for a professional.
If the door won't move normally, stop pressing the opener. Forcing a bound or off-track door, or one with a broken spring, bends panels and burns out motors — turning a simple repair into an expensive one.
A door stuck open is a security risk, so prioritize that call; a door stuck closed traps your car. Either way, note exactly what happened — a bang, a hesitation, a crooked door — to help the technician arrive prepared.
High winds can knock a door off track, and outages leave openers without power unless they have battery backup. Use the manual release carefully, and have storm-stressed doors inspected before relying on them again.
Is a broken garage door an emergency?
If it's stuck open (a security risk) or has trapped your vehicle, treat it as urgent. Most companies offer same-day or emergency service for exactly these situations.
What should I do if my garage door won't open?
Stop using the opener so you don't cause more damage, check for an obvious obstruction or a tripped breaker, and if the door feels heavy or looks crooked, call a professional rather than forcing it.
However your garage door is behaving, the Westfield crew can sort it out fast. Explore our garage door services, read more on the blog. Call (908) 418-4027 for a free estimate.
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