With the winter months approaching, as well as the cold nights that accompany them, we thought it might be a good time to discuss garage door safety and security. Garage doors can be quite dangerous when they’re not treated properly and excessively left open or broken. So while you may be in the habit of leaving your garage door open when getting groceries or bringing in your trash cans, these are all potential dangers waiting for someone who is looking for an easy victim. With that said, here are some things to think about:
- Make sure you install a strong lock on your garage door. We recommend choosing a garage door that has a keypad or remote set-up so you don’t have to carry and carry around your keys all the time.
- Be careful with this season and make sure to check your garage door regularly and have it repaired or replaced if necessary. Even the smallest malfunction can be quite dangerous, especially when you’re not looking out for it. In addition, many people tend to forget about safety each year once the weather warms up, leaving their garage door open without second thought. This can leave them vulnerable to attacks by uninvited guests searching for easy victims that are about to go out of their way with nothing more than cold hands and a heavy heart.
- Make sure to keep your garage door fully functional at all times by regularly going through routine checks and repairs. This is particularly important if you live in an area with a particularly harsh winter or hail. A garage door that cannot stand up against the elements is just as dangerous as having an open door. You may also want to consider sand bags or foam insulation to prevent any roof damage during the colder months and protect your family when they’re out of the house.
- Keep an eye out for your neighbors, especially the elderly and single ladies without children, who may be more vulnerable to attacks than you might think. It’s always best to be cautious, especially since it’s deer season and there are many predators out there looking for easy prey.
And with that, we hope you all stay safe and take proper precautions when handling your garage door. Remember that above all else, prevention is the best option.
If you have any questions or concerns with your garage door, feel free to contact our garage door repair in Lewisville TX.
What is a garage door opener?
It's a device that opens and closes the door. Typically installed in either the garage or just outside, it can open and close by itself or with remote control when you're on your way home from work.
In this article we're going to take a look at how they work; what have changed as technology has advanced, and how they've become more relevant to everyday life.
How do garage door openers work?
Nowadays, we're used to seeing a motorized version. They're fairly common, and can be found in homes, businesses, garages and shopping centers across the world.
What is a manual garage door opener?
For anyone who's had the misfortune to buy one of these for their home (perhaps from a company that was going out of business), you'll know that they're nothing like their motorized counterparts. This is what happens when someone loses the manual for their
garage door opener.
How?
You lift the door with a handle.
That's all there is to it. It may be an old-fashioned approach, but it works.
The opener is designed to pull the door upward and hold it there, then let go of it once the door is at its desired height or completely closed.
In the past, even this was pretty advanced technology; older versions required lubrication from time to time, and because they had moving parts, they could get stuck just like any other machine.
However, despite their limitations, they're still a viable way of opening and closing a garage door.
How do automatic garage door openers work?
Over the years, manufacturers have improved upon the manual version. First, it was only for one side; then, it was for two different directions. Then, it moved closer to automatic operation.
It works like this: the motor is connected to a trolley, which is connected to the door. When activated, the trolley moves back and forth along its garage door track and lifts the door up.
The opener will hold it there until you close it or tell it that you're done using it.
The main advantage of this kind over the manual version is that you don't have to lift a heavy door. Many have sensors that will prevent them from running if another object gets in their way; they also have safety features that turn them off if they sense anything out of place.
How do automatic garage door openers work in places other than a garage?
Automatic garage door openers can also be found in homes, businesses, restaurants and shopping centers. There are a few differences between these and the ones for garages; for example, the tracks that support them may be above ground.
However, they're still capable of working as intended, and operate much in the same manner as their garage-bound counterparts. The only major difference is that they're placed where they need to be rather than being installed outside your home – unless you have stairs leading to you front door.