In case of a power loss, or a broken mechanism your garage door will not work using a remote control so it is a good idea to learn how your garage door operates manually. This can be very important if you need to evacuate quickly, or put your car inside the garage in a pending storm.

Even if you may not be able to do it yourself, you can direct a neighbor or a friend to help you, so it is always a good idea to know how. Basically, you need to release the door from the chain drive, and manually lift it. Below is a video that shows manual operation of a garage door, as well as reconnecting everything (very easy!) when the power is restored:

Video on  How to Manually Operate a Garage Door

* Important Note* 

Once you have opened the door, and when it is safe to do so, remember to re-engage the locks to ensure the garage door cannot be opened from the outside to prevent unauthorized persons from entering your garage.

Sun City Anthem Community Service Group (CSC) has a number of videos on how to operate basic utilities and the Electrical Circuit Breakers in our homes under the "Getting to Know Your House" program.

Please click the link below (you will need to log in) for a direct link:

SCA Community Service

Alternatively, from the SCA website, click "Living in SCA," then "Service Committees," then "Community Service," then the last blue box "Getting to Know Your House" to access these videos.

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