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One of the most overlooked \u201cappliances\u201d most every homeowner owns for convenience is the garage door (and its operating system). It\u2019s something that goes up and down four plus times per day at the press of a button. Can\u2019t get pretty more simple than that, now can it?<\/p>\n

Not really!<\/p>\n

Like every other mechanical device you own \u2013 especially those of the larger variety \u2013 your garage door and garage door opener require routine maintenance in the form of adjustments and lubrication to ensure it continues to function correctly, and most importantly, safely.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Garage Door Safety<\/h2>\n

Speaking of safety, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/a>, reports that more than 30,000 people have been injured by broken or faulty garage door systems every year. Doors that on average can weigh up to 150 pounds depending on make\/model! Talk about dangerous.<\/p>\n

Faulty not because of manufacturer errors, but faulty simply because problems associated with the door\u2019s wear and tear aren\u2019t addressed in an appropriate manner by the homeowner. The above statement alone may have you evaluating your door and its safety at this very moment.<\/p>\n

And, while it is okay to evaluate and even perform some minor safety and maintenance tasks yourself, other tasks such as broken garage door spring repair\/replacement, track and roller repair\/replacement and installation are best left to highly trained service professionals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Garage Door Safety Concerns<\/h2>\n

#1: The Zip Tie Trick<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are into social media, or just watch the local news, then you may have heard about the zip tie trick. Homeowners were being advised to use a zip tie to secure the door\u2019s manual (emergency) release latch so as to keep would-be thieves from manually opening the garage door. This is a BIG no-no!<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t stress this enough \u2013 do not attempt to tie your manual release. This release is there so that you can release the door in the event of someone\u2019s entrapment. Should the automatic reverse mechanism fail this manual release can be used to disconnect the door from the opener thus preventing harm.<\/p>\n

#2: Rolling Code Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the best and most economical ways to ensure your door doesn\u2019t become compromised is the opener\u2019s ever present rolling code technology. This technology automatically changes the door\u2019s access code each time you press the remote making it virtually impossible for someone to steal your code.<\/p>\n

#3: This is NOT a Toy <\/strong><\/p>\n

Children love products that move \u2013 especially those that move at the press of button \u2013 which is why it is imperative for you to teach them that the garage door opener and all of its remotes are not toys. Better yet, place them out of sight, preferably somewhere they can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n

It is also important to teach them not to play directly under the door or put their fingers in between the door\u2019s paneling. If an emergency situation arises, you should immediately use the garage door openers\u2019 manual release (see the importance of not using the zip tie?) to avoid injury.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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