Now each of you should insert the crowbars on opposite ends of the garage door at the same time.
How to open a garage door with a broken spring.
Now we get to the step by step guide on how to actually open your faulty garage door safely.
Both persons must take one side and position the ladders in a way that it can be easily grabbed when the roller is fully opened.
Place one ladder on each side of the garage s entry.
Your door is equipped with two kinds of springs.
Grab one yourself and get a helping hand to grab the other.
Before you can get a technician out to your house you may need a band aid solution until then.
Pry the door high enough so you can grab the bottom edge of the garage door with your hands.
You may need the help of someone in your family or a neighbor as these actions need to be done.
How to open a garage door with a broken spring.
Get two crowbars or pry bars.
Step 3 lift the door up together maintaining an equal balance until the door is fully open.
Insert each pry bar under the corner of the door between the door and the floor.
Each of you should insert these on opposite ends of the door at the same time prying it up enough to grab onto the bottom edge with your hands.
A quick primer on doors and springs will help explain why.
As professionals in the industry we advise you do not attempt to open your garage door if the spring is broken.