- Educate Your Family About Garage Door Safety
Did you know that there are almost 15,000 garage door-related injuries each year? You can probably guess the reason for that. Not being knowledgeable on your garage door mechanism can cause a great big trouble, one that could not only end up in damage but in a serious injury as well. To ensure everyone’s safety, remind your family and guests to keep fingers, arms and clothing away from the garage door when it’s operating.
In addition to not duck under a closing door, as one may trip or become tangled. Educate your kids that a garage door is not a toy and they must abstain from standing, running or playing under or near a moving garage door.
- Ensure Your Door Is Up-To-Date
Having a properly functioning garage door has a lot to do with its shelf life. If you have a 25 year old garage door standing in your home, it is most likely to pose a safety hazard and require more repairs than younger garage doors. If you calculate the amount of repairs your old garage door requires, you will probably reach the amount of a brand new garage door. In this case it will be much wiser for you to purchase a newly working garage door than sticking with an old and rusty garage door.
- Regularly Test & Inspect Your Door
Professional maintenance is an important step to keeping your garage door operational. The good part with this tip is that you can test it out at any given point, without the help of a professional (assuming you know what you are doing of course). One way to test the functionality of your garage door is through a process called reverse mechanism. Start by placing a 2x4 board upright in the door’s path. If the door does not automatically reverse after coming into contact with the board, it is a sign that repair is needed.
At this point you will need to call a professional for repair to service the door and parts. We do not advise you to continue in the repair process as improper knowledge and experience can result in severe injury. Call one of our expert technicians at Door Quest for professional service.
- Utilize Smart Technology
Have you ever accidentally forgotten to close your garage door when leaving the house? There is nothing to be ashamed of, this happens to many of us. Thanks to our high-tech 21st century, you can close your garage door remotely without actually having to be in the close proximity of the garage door. Enjoy peace of mind with an app that allows you to control and monitor your garage door with your smartphone or tablet, anytime, anywhere.
Additionally, you may also open the door for a delivery, maintenance professional or friends without needing to provide the access password to your garage. Your ability to control your garage door remotely can tremendously increase your home’s safety and help prevent burglaries.
Conclusion
We hope that after reading this article, you have a better idea on the measures you can take to properly maintain your garage door. Ofcourse, it does not end here. There are many other methods you can carry out to ensure maximum garage door functionality though this article has only highlighted the main ones. If you find yourself getting stuck carrying out any of these tips due to a garage door malfunction, give us a call at (732) 341-1818 and we will be sure to send one of our expert technicians to assist.
