Most garage door problems can wait until morning. Some can't. Knowing the difference matters — a door left in the wrong state overnight can mean a car trapped inside, an open entry point into your home, or someone getting seriously hurt trying to force it. Here's how to tell which kind of problem you're dealing with. Call Tonight, Don't Wait Until Morning The door won't close at all. An open garage overnight is an open door into your house — full stop. If you can't get it shu