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Garage Door Won't Open: Check the Opener, Door Path, and Spring Safely
Start by separating an opener or control problem from a door or spring problem. Check the remote battery and wall control, confirm the opener has power, and watch what the door does when you make one normal request.
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Garage Door Won't Open: What to Check Safely Before Calling for Repair
Start with safe observations: check whether the opener has power and responds to the wall control or remote, look for a blocked photo-eye path or door track from the ground, and watch for a broken spring, loose cable, or door that is visibly off track. A door that is heavy, crooked, jammed, or supported by damaged springs or cables should stay closed and be handled by a trained garage-door professional.