Safety
A garage door weighs as much as a piano.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission logs thousands of garage door injuries every year, most of them avoidable. Eight things every household should know.
Never touch a spring or cable
Torsion springs hold hundreds of pounds of tension. A spring or cable that lets go can cause severe injury. Leave them to a technician with the right winding bars and clamps.
Test the auto-reverse monthly
Lay a 2x4 flat on the floor under the door and close it. The door should reverse when it touches the board. If it does not, the opener force needs adjusting.
Check the photo eyes
The two small sensors about 6 inches off the floor must face each other with steady lights. Wave a broom through the beam while closing: the door should reverse.
Keep remotes away from children
A garage door is the largest moving object in most homes. Mount the wall button at least 5 feet up and treat remotes like car keys.
Do not run under a moving door
Teach kids to wait until the door has fully opened or closed. Never race a closing door.
Listen for changes
New squeaks, grinding or a door that feels heavier by hand are early warnings. A tune-up now prevents a broken spring later.
Store hazards out of reach
Gasoline, pesticides, paint and sharp tools belong on high shelves or in a locked cabinet. Keep the floor clear of cords and ladders.
Know the manual release
The red cord on the opener rail disconnects the door so you can lift it by hand during a power cut. Only use it with the door fully closed.
Free safety inspection
Not sure your door is safe?
Book a tune-up and we run the full 20-point inspection, test the reversal and sensors, and show you anything that needs attention before it fails.
Open 24/7 for emergencies
Door down? We are up.
A real person answers, a stocked truck is dispatched, and you approve the price before any work begins.
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