2023-12-28 7 min read
Garage doors are one of the largest moving objects in your home, and while modern doors are safer than ever, they still pose risks.especially to children. Understanding and maintaining safety features is essential for every family.
Each year, thousands of injuries occur from garage door accidents. Many involve children who don't understand the dangers. Modern safety features, when properly maintained, dramatically reduce these risks.
These sensors project an invisible beam across the door opening. If anything breaks the beam while the door is closing, the door automatically reverses.
Maintenance Tips: - Keep sensors clean and aligned, Test monthly by waving an object through the beam, Replace immediately if malfunctioning
When the door contacts an obstacle, it should immediately reverse direction. This feature has been required on all garage door openers.
Testing Procedure: 1. Place a 2x4 flat on the ground in the door's path 2. Close the door using the wall button 3. The door should reverse upon contact 4. Test monthly
The red emergency release cord allows you to disconnect the door from the opener. This is crucial during power outages or if someone is trapped.
Important: Teach older children how to use this feature responsibly.
Mount wall buttons at least 5 feet high.out of reach of young children. Never allow children to play with remotes or buttons.
Modern doors feature panel designs that reduce the risk of finger pinching. If you have an older door, consider upgrading for enhanced safety.
This feature changes your opener's access code with each use, preventing "code grabbing" and unauthorized entry.
Our technicians perform comprehensive safety inspections, testing all features and identifying potential hazards. Call (860) 650-1814 to schedule your family's safety inspection today.