Every homeowner should periodically think about safety within their homes so, the title of this blog asks the question: how safe are your automatic garage doors? Why is this a good question to consider? Because these doors are the heaviest doors in the home and are also the cause of many household injuries reported each year. Let’s have a look, then, at some ways to keep them well maintained:
It should be mentioned firstly, that if you find a problem with your automatic garage doors, you should consult a professional who is experienced at fixing them. However, there are things you can check to make sure they are safe for the family. Its good to be familiar with how these doors function. They generally work with a spring supported mechanism, operated by a switch mounted on the wall or a remote control. Automatic garage doors can malfunction easily due to so many moving parts and so they often require maintenance.
- Educating the household is a big step in staying safe around garage doors. For example, train children not to walk or run under them while they are in motion. Be the example and never do this yourself. Make sure children are aware that any strings or pulleys attached to the garage doors are not to be played with.
- Make sure the doors and surrounding areas have all the proper safety labels and warnings and that they can be clearly seen by everyone and ensure that anyone living in the home knows where the manual release handle is located as well as what it looks like.
- Have a thorough check of door itself and its surrounding framework. Can you see any signs of wear and tear that might become an issue? If so, it might be time to call the company who installed the doors for advice.
Although these are just some basic garage maintenance tips, they will go a long way to ensuring the safety of you and your household.
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