Emergency Garage Door Repair in Wichita

What counts as a garage door emergency?

Call right away if:

• The door is stuck open and won't close, especially at night or before you leave town.
• Your car is trapped inside and you need to get to work, school or a medical appointment.
• A spring broke (a loud bang, a gap in the spring above the door, the door won't lift).
• The door is off track, crooked, or hanging from one side.
• A cable snapped and is dangling.
• The door was hit by a car and is bent or jammed.
• Storm damage from hail or strong winds has bent panels or knocked the door out of its tracks.

Calls are answered 24/7 at (316) 330-0609. Urgent calls like these are prioritized. We can't promise an exact arrival time, but we'll be honest about when we can get there.

What should I do right now?

Your safety comes first. A garage door can weigh 150 pounds or more, and its springs hold enough tension to cause serious injury.

1. Stop pressing the button. Running the opener against a broken spring, a snapped cable or a crooked door makes the damage worse.
2. Keep everyone clear. Keep kids, pets and cars out from under a door that's partly open or hanging crooked.
3. Unplug the opener if you can reach the outlet safely.
4. Don't touch the springs, cables or brackets. Not even to "just look" with a tool. Don't try to force a door back into its track.
5. Take photos if a car or a storm caused the damage. Your insurer may want them.
6. Call us. Tell us what you see, and we'll tell you what's safe to do next.

How do I close a garage door that's stuck open?

If the springs and cables look intact and the door sits straight in its tracks, the opener may be the problem. Try the safe checks first: the breaker or GFCI outlet, the lock switch on the wall button, remote batteries, and the two safety sensors near the floor. If a sensor light is blinking or off, wipe the lenses and gently aim them at each other. Clear anything from the tracks or the door's path. Our garage door won't close guide covers more causes.

The red emergency release cord hangs from the opener's trolley. Pulling it disconnects the door from the opener so it can be moved by hand. Only use it when the door is fully closed, or when the springs are intact and the door is balanced. With a broken spring, pulling the cord on an open door can let it slam down. If you're not sure, leave the door where it is and call.

If the door won't close and you need to secure the house overnight, lock the door between the garage and the house and move valuables out of sight.

My car is trapped. Can I get it out?

If the problem is the opener (power out, a stripped gear, a failed board) and the springs are intact, the door can usually be lifted by hand after pulling the emergency release with the door closed. A balanced door should lift with moderate effort and stay put halfway up.

If the door feels extremely heavy, won't budge, or you see a gap in a spring, stop. That's a broken spring, and lifting the door can injure you or drop it on the car. Call us instead. See garage door spring repair for what that fix involves.

How much does emergency garage door repair cost?

Most emergency repairs in Wichita land between $150 and $600. The cost depends on what failed:

An after-hours fee may apply on nights and weekends, and we tell you the price before work starts. If a car badly damaged the door, you may be better off with a new door. Our Wichita repair cost guide has more detail.