Firefighters from the Grafton Fire Department were first dispatched to a two-car crash on the Mass Pike early Saturday morning, then rerouted to 23 Pratt St. when fire alarms sounded. Upon arrival, crews found that a lightning strike in the backyard had created heavy smoke around the home’s electrical panel. The house at 23 Pratt St. sustained “significant damage,” while the neighboring dwelling saw only minor harm. Thankfully, there were no injuries, and an electrical inspector was called in to address safety concerns.

Grafton Garage Door Services

For those who have a damaged electrical panel in their home, it is frustrating since you don’t have access to electricity. Fixing it could take a few hours, but sometimes a few days, depending on how bad the condition is. One of the consequences is that if you have a garage door opener connected to this damaged electrical panel, you won’t be able to use it; hence, your car will be stuck in the garage.

If you are in this situation, you are probably thinking about how to get your car out of the garage. You will need to use a solution like a garage door opener backup battery. If a garage door opener is running on a battery, it typically indicates that the opener has a backup power source for these kinds of situations, such as power outages or a problem with an electrical connection.

At Garage Door Experts of New England, our certified technicians understand exactly what you’re going through because we’ve solved these problems for homeowners across Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and beyond. Let us put our expertise to work for you—whether it’s a same-day spring replacement, emergency opener repair, or a comprehensive safety inspection. Call us now at 508-426-3488 for a free consultation and get your garage back in motion today.