THE IMPORTANCE OF GARAGE DOOR SAFETY

TIPS FOR GARAGE DOOR SAFETY

Most garage doors rely on sensors to open and close. For the majority of garage doors, the sensors are black boxes located at the bottom, sometimes with a small red light. You’ll know if the sensors aren’t properly aligned because your door will refuse to operate, but even if they are working, it’s always a good idea to check them every now and then.

VISUAL INSPECTION

Look over your door and its working parts each month. You might not be a professional garage door installer, but a quick once over let you know when you need to call one in. Increase your familiarity with the springs, cables, pulleys, bolts, and rollers with a visual monthly inspection. It also doesn’t hurt to read up on the owner’s manual to see if everything is functioning properly.

TEST THE REVERSE FUNCTION

The reverse function is often viewed as the saving grace for safety features in the automatic garage door. These days, manufacturers install the reverse function on every door they create because of the accidents this feature can prevent. Periodically checking the reverse function of your automatic door could save you from having an accident with it later.

WATCH YOUR FINGERS

It goes without saying that getting your fingers caught on any part of the garage door isn’t going to tickle. Refrain from fiddling with the mechanisms of the garage door because it’s better left to the professionals if something requires fixing.

KEEP THE GARAGE CODE SECRET

Even if you have a detached garage, it’s best to keep the code a secret. By neglecting to do so, you could be compromising the safety of your home, and this is especially true if you have a door that leads from the garage to inside the house.

ENSURE OPENERS ARE HIDDEN

In the same vein of keeping the code a secret, you’ll also want to remember to not leave garage door openers on display, either. It’s convenient to place them on the dashboard of a car, or tucked beneath the visor, but by taking an extra step to throw them in the glove box could help further protect your home.

LEARN HOW TO MANUALLY OPERATE IT

Power outages, storms or malfunctions are all capable of dismantling your garage door, rendering it useless. By taking the time to learn how to operate the door without power, you can save yourself time in the event of it not working and ensure your home’s security.

DON’T TAKE GARAGE DOOR SAFETY LIGHTLY

Don’t underestimate your garage door and be a part of the statistics of yearly accidents caused by them. Garage doors are working machines, with tension fueled parts, metal pieces, and the heavy door itself, and they should be treated with caution and utmost respect of safety. Garage doors also give access to your house, so it’s crucial to make sure they are both secure and functional.