Garage doors are something you use every day, and likely taken for granted. That doesn’t mean you should become too relaxed when it comes to safety. Garage doors can cause injury, but fortunately there are a few things you can do to mitigate the risks.
Check the Automatic Reverse
Your garage door contains auto-reverse sensors on either side of its rails. Their purpose is to reverse the direction of your garage door if an animal or person walks underneath it while closing. Check these sensors by lowering your garage door and then placing an object in front of one sensor. If the door does not immediately reverse direction, have us look at it right away.
Safeguard your Garage Door Opener
Injuries can also happen if your garage door opener is used improperly. As such, you should safeguard your garage door opener by:
- Keeping it out of the reach of children.
- Unplugging the opener unit when you are on vacation.
- Using a keychain remote rather than leaving the opener in your vehicle where it is likely to be stolen.
- Choosing an opener with rolling-code technology, which will prevent unauthorized parties from performing “code grabbing.”
Of course, you should also check your garage door opener on a regular basis to ensure it is functioning properly. Consider replacing your unit if it already has some age on it.
Watch your Fingers
You can easily get your fingers pinched in between sections of your garage door. Keep your hands off of the door while it is opening and closing and see that any children in your household do the same.
Maintaining garage door safety does not have to be difficult. Inspect your door on a regular basis, and then contact us if you discover any issues. The sooner you have us look at them, the safer you and your family will be.
