Garage Door Remotes Offer Some Novel Features

Posted: Feb 22, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

A garage door remote enables you to get in and out of your garage without having to stop, get out of the car, lift the door and then get back in the car to park. Although standard one-button garage door remotes are effective, there are others that offer additional features:

• If you have a 2 or 3 car garage and want to install multiple door openers, consider a remote that has buttons to control all of them.
• If you’re concerned about the remote’s battery running out, or you’d like to be able to open the garage while you’re outside without a remote controller, consider a wireless keypad. You simply punch in the security code to open the door. This is very handy if you lock yourself out accidentally.
• Ease your security worries by buying a garage door remote with “rolling-code” technology. With one of these, you can get a new code whenever you want, thereby preventing would-be thieves from hacking into your code while you’re away. See how simple it is to use a rolling-code garage door remote in this short video clip:

Garage Door Openers and Safety

While they are incredibly convenient, garage doors can pose dangers when they open and close. One of the most important safety features is a manual emergency release. This is essential in a power outage because it enables you to open the garage door manually by pulling a cord that disconnects the opener from the door. It’s also very handy if the door malfunctions because something has gotten stuck underneath.