Hello, I am moving into my first house and it has a garage door opener. I am wondering if the garage door opener itself will prevent someone from opening the door manually as an extra security precaution? I know that the garage door opener has an emergency release on the inside, so I just want to know if it prevents someone from simply grabbing the door handle and opening the door from the outside. Thanks.
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yes, if the garage door opener has not been shut off and the emergency release has not been activated then the garage door cannot be opened manually from the outside.
the person would have to be superman strong to grab the door handle and open the door.
sensible_man
Yes, since the motor needs to be running in order for the door to be opened. This is why there is a release inside the garage, in case power goes out or the opener fails.
Chris S
Yes, the opener acts as a lock. However, if your garage door has windows, then a thief could break one, reach in, and pull the door release. I always advise my customers to keep that in mind when they want windows on their door.
mikeamadison@sbcglobal.net
Most modern door openers cannot be overcome (Being gear drives or tape drives , belt drives, or screw drives.) cannot be opened from the outside. But some openers from the 70s can be opened, in fact some will actually go up by themselves if forced past a certain point (Crane 250). Some in southern or western states will drive you crazy.
woodtick314
Unless you disconnect the bracket form the chain (or screw or belt) by pulling the release handle, the door will not open. This can only be done from the inside. Hope this helps.