Solutions For A Garage Door Lockout

Garage doors may experience various functional issues due to daily wear and tear. One of the common garage door problems is lockouts. Garage door lockouts can ruin your day. Not being able to open your garage door can be very frustrating, especially during those mornings when you’re getting late for work. Garage door lockouts are caused by a wide range of issues, including lost or stolen keys, lodged garage door track, broken springs, broken cable, and many more.
If you’re experiencing a garage door lockout, you may be wondering what to do to restore your garage door to its good working order. Whenever you run into garage door lockouts, it’s advisable to call a dependable garage door service to troubleshoot and fix the issue. At Locksmith Management, we are capable of providing you with solutions to your garage door problems.    
Let’s look at some of the solutions for a garage door lockout.

Shimming

This technique involves bypassing padlocks by inserting a shim between the shackle and padlock body. You'll need to make a shim first and use it the right way to release the shackle. Shimming requires someone with a lot of experience, as you could injure yourself if you're not conversant with the process. Besides, padlocks with anti-shim technology can be complicated to bypass using this technique. That means you’ll need the assistance of a locksmith with vast experience in shimming. 

Breaking The Lock

If all other options have failed to give you access to your garage, you can break the lock by drilling out the lock cylinder. Before you consider this option, be sure to have a locksmith evaluate your garage door and advise you accordingly. This is not a job you can do by yourself if you don’t have the experience and tools to break the lock safely.

Use The Manual Release Cord

Automatic garage doors are equipped with a manual release cord that can be pulled to release the garage door in the event of a lockout. However, most homeowners secure the manual release to deter burglars from gaining access. If you’ve secured the manual release cord, enlist the help of a locksmith to assist you with manipulating the cord. 

Making New Keys 

If your garage door lockout is caused by lost or broken keys, the solution would be having an experienced locksmith make new keys for your garage door. A garage door key that’s stuck inside the lock will have to be removed correctly to avoid damaging the lock. This is not a job you can entrust with just any locksmith you come across. Be sure to find a knowledgeable and experienced locksmith to extract the broken key from the lock and make new keys.  At Locksmith Management, we can help you with garage door key extraction, duplication, and garage door remote replacement. 

Call The Experienced Locksmiths At Locksmith Management 

If you need help with garage door lockouts, you can rest easy knowing that Locksmith Management has got you covered. Call us today to learn more about our locksmith services.