Surprisingly your garage door just being locked can be causing your problem.
Garage door stuck in up position.
Over time your garage door track can be damaged resulting in a garage door that gets stuck open.
When you know there is no damage to the door you can close the garage door by disconnecting the door from the electric opener.
When i try to lower it the motor hums and then cuts off in a few seconds.
A garage door stuck in the closed position may tempt you to crash on through but don t let frustration get the better of you.
Your garage door opener stopped operating as it should.
How to fix a garage door that gets stuck halfway.
The chain is still slack on the down side the door is unhooked and working fine.
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Garage door opener 139 53982srt is stuck in the full up position jammed against the stop with the chain pulled tight between the drive gear and the trolley.
Even with regular maintenance garage doors can sometimes stick refusing to open or close.
Take a few minutes to troubleshoot some built in safeties in your.
I have a craftsman garage door opener model 139 53644srt and it is stuck in the up position.
In my article about garage door opener troubleshooting i help you to correct the most common problems without having to consult either your owner s manual or an expensive professional.
Weather damage and harsh impacts can also distort your garage door track.
If you detect a small bend you may be able to straighten it out yourself but anything more extensive will require professional intervention.
It can be quite easy to find the solutions needed to repair your garage opener.
A door that is stuck halfway open is a security risk.