Is your Garage door frozen? With the current thaw we are feeling right now, a quick blast of cold can quickly freeze your garage door. Here are some ideas to help get it open.
Check for any broken parts or anything obstructing the door or the track. Then check to be sure your door isn’t locked.
Disengage the door from the opener using the Manual Release cord. Now, give it a try by lifting it manually dislodging any ice from the weather seal and the ground.
If that doesn’t work, bring out a hair dryer and use minimum heat. Go back and forth over the icy sections and try and melt it away. Again, keep it on the low setting.
- Chipping the ice away, taking care not to damage the bottom seal.
- Applying rock salt or hot salt water if temperatures exceed 10 degrees F., bearing in mind that you’ll need to completely clean the bottom section and seal after freeing the door in order to avoid corrosion.
- If you are not in a rush, you can try melting the ice with a space heater. It will probably take all day and require periodic supervision.
If all else fails, give us a call
Doormaster Garage Door Co., LLC
5441 W Coldspring Rd
Greenfield, Wi 53220
414-327-1218
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Illinois location
718 Cherry Tree LaneGenoa, IL
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