The International Door Association (IDA) and the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) have designated June as Garage Door Safety Month.
The IDA and its affiliated dealers will be working to increase awareness of the possible hazards of garage doors and automatic opener systems, and the need for periodic inspection and maintenance to keep them safe. Give your garage door a safety checks (wwhttp://www.garaga.com/ca/garage-doors-maintenance.aspx) to insure it’s in proper working order by using these ten garage door safety and security tips.
1. Make sure garage door opener control button is out of the reach of small children.
2. Do not let children play with garage door remote controls.
3. Consult the owner’s manual and learn how to use the garage door’s emergency release feature.
4. Visually inspect the garage door each month. Look at springs, cables, rollers and pulleys for signs of wear. Do not attempt to remove, adjust or repair these parts or anything attached to them. A trained door repairman must make adjustments to these parts, which are under high tension.
5. Test the garage door opener’s reversing mechanism monthly by placing a 2 x 4 board or a roll of paper towels in the door’s path. If the door does not reverse after contacting the object, call a qualified garage door professional for repair. If the opener has not been replaced since 1993, seriously consider a new one with auto-reverse as a standard feature.
6. Never place fingers between door sections and explain the dangers to children. If you have small children, consider a door with panels that can’t pinch.
7. Do not leave the garage door partially open. When activated again, it may travel downward and come in contact with an object in its path. This also impacts your home’s security as well.
8. While on vacation, unplug the garage door opener unit or use a wall vacation lock console security switch, which renders remotes unusable and is an optional accessory to most openers.
9. If the opener does not have rolling-code technology, which changes the access codes each time the opener is used to prevent code grabbing, be sure to change the manufacturer’s standard access codes on the opener and remote control, or consider investing in a newer model with more safety and security features that are now standard.
10. A new trend in home invasion is gaining access to the home by stealing the opener or car. Never leave the remote control in the car or with a parking attendant. Consider using a key chain remote and always lock the entry to the inside of your home – especially if your opener is programmed to your vehicle. It is a small inconvenience for safety and security.
Although you should provide monthly safety checks http://www.garaga.com/ca/safety-security.aspx and maintenance to your garage door system, an annual visit from a trained door systems technician can keep your door operating safely and smoothly for a long time.
Thanks for the informative posting. I don't think people realize or think about the dangerous potential of garage doors that are left unchecked and unmaintained. It should also be stressed that garage doors should be checked by certified professionals every few years or so.
Posted by: Garage Door Maintenance | June 23, 2011 at 11:30 AM
I had my garage door installed by a company with a solid rep and I think I feel pretty comfortable with my safety level. We have a finger print keyless entry system.
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Posted by: Overhead Door Repair | July 14, 2011 at 02:27 AM
This is a very good article, people should know how to re program their openers for safety persons. We have all of our technicians go over this with a customer on each service call.
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Posted by: Covenantdoors | August 16, 2011 at 08:13 AM
The garage door is the largest moving object in a house. You hit a button and the door starts to open. Hit it again and it closes.
Posted by: Double Glazing Nuneaton | August 20, 2011 at 02:01 AM
all garage doors should be fitted with pe cells
small cost but will give you peace of mind the door will reverse or not move if electronic beam is broken
pe beam control door movement once broken doors reverse or don't move. no near misses again
kevin
qldrollerdoors.com.au
Posted by: kevin | August 25, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Good set of tips here. People tend to forget the fact that the garage door is typically the weakest point of security in the house whilst containing the most valuable things (power tools, bikes, car!).
Posted by: garage door operators | September 05, 2011 at 04:44 AM
Great tips. Every month should be garage door safety month.
Posted by: Minneapolis Garage Doors | September 05, 2011 at 06:54 PM
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Posted by: Garage Doors Systems | September 15, 2011 at 08:06 AM
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Posted by: garage repair | October 27, 2011 at 04:58 AM