If your garage door won’t open, the most common causes are:
👉 The key is identifying whether it’s mechanical or electrical
Before assuming the worst:
👉 This tells you where the problem is
👉 Door won’t open but motor runs
If nothing happens when you press the button:
Sometimes the issue is simple:
👉 Always check this first
If cables fail:
Sometimes overlooked:
If something blocks movement:
Symptom
Likely Cause
Motor runs but door doesn’t move
Broken spring
No sound at all
Power/opener issue
Door crooked
Cable problem
Door stuck at bottom
Track issue
Ignoring it can lead to:
Stop troubleshooting if:
We service:
This usually indicates a broken spring.
Likely a power or opener issue.