What Should You Do if Your Electric Garage Door Loses Power?

If your electric garage door loses power, how do you open it?

Don't worry, today I'll explain how to manually open it during a power outage.

Figure 1 garage door loses power

Electric garage door construction: Electric garage doors primarily consist of panel, hardwares,  and motor. Our door panels are made of galvanized steel, which not only looks beautiful but also provides excellent thermal insulation. We use DC motors, which are quiet, long-lasting, and worry-free.

Figure 2 electric garage door construction

Manual opening during a power outage: What if there's a power outage? Many electric garage doors are equipped with manual opening and closing mechanisms. After a power outage, you can easily open and close the door by unlocking the manual opening and closing mechanism, which we call a clutch. This allows you to conveniently enter and exit the garage even without power.

Figure 3 manual opening during a power outage

Safety considerations: Electric garage doors must have safety devices to prevent the panel from sliding down in the event of a malfunction. Furthermore, electric remote-controlled garage doors should have wire rope and spring break protection devices, as well as automatic locking mechanisms, to prevent the door leaf from sliding down during a power outage. These features ensure safety during use.

Figure 4 safety considerations

Operational Ease: Electric garage doors are also very easy to operate. The opening and closing limits are designed with travel limits to ensure accurate positioning, with a repeatability of no more than 10mm. Furthermore, the manual opening and closing mechanism makes operation simple during power outages. During opening and closing, noise levels should be no higher than 50dB, ensuring user comfort.

Figure 5 Operational Ease

Conclusion

Overall, electric garage doors are not only aesthetically pleasing, convenient, and safe, but can also be easily operated using the manual opening mechanism during power outages. When selecting and installing an electric garage door, factors such as the door's material, motor, and safety features should be considered to ensure optimal performance and safety. Electric garage doors are an ideal choice for both commercial and residential garages.

If you have any questions about garage doors or high speed doors, feel free to contact Xufeng Door. Our professional technical team is here to help you!

Figure 6 what should you do if garage door loses power