QUICK ANSWER
The most common reason a garage door will not open is a broken spring. Other causes are a dead remote, a power problem, a locked door, or an opener issue. If you heard a bang, do not keep pressing the button.
First, try the wall button. If the wall button works, the problem is the [remote](s:garage-door-remote-keypad-repair). If nothing works, check the power and whether the door is locked.
Common causes
A loud bang and a door that will not lift points to a broken spring. A motor that runs but the door stays put can mean a stripped gear or a spring. A door that lifts a few inches and stops may have a cable problem. If the power is out and your opener has no battery, learn how to use the manual release safely. Our battery backup guide explains your options.
WHY ORANGE COUNTY CHOOSES ROYALTY
- The name your neighbors recommend. Homeowners across Orange County call Royalty first, and they send their friends.
- The price before the work. A free estimate and a clear price. You pay once the door works and you are happy.
- Local shops close to you. Royalty has shops in Mission Viejo, Dana Point, and Westminster.
Helpful details to share when you call
- Does the wall control respond?
- Was there a bang or sudden change in movement?
- Is the door fully closed or stuck partway?
What can cause the problem?
Loss of lifting support
A worn or broken spring or cable can leave a door too difficult for the opener to move. A loud bang or uneven position is useful context.
No drive or control response
Power, controls, or an opener drive fault may stop opening even when the door hardware appears intact. Compare what you have already observed at each control.
HOW ROYALTY HANDLES IT
At Royalty Garage Door Repair, we find the cause, fix it, and test the door and opener together.
Request a free estimateQuestions about garage door won’t open
Should I keep trying the remote?
No. Repeated attempts are unlikely to resolve a broken lifting part or a binding door and can add strain. Tell us what happened on the first attempt and leave an unstable door alone.
Can you promise to free my car immediately?
No arrival or completion time can be established from the symptom alone. Tell us a vehicle is trapped and confirm current availability by phone. Access and the actual fault determine the work needed.
