How to Keep the Largest Moving Object in Your Home Safe and Secure

Posted: Oct 10, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

Because the garage door is often the hub of activity in many households, we want to emphasize the importance of paying attention to its performance. In collaboration with LiftMaster, a leading manufacturer of garage door openers, we’ve got some valuable tips to help you ensure that everything is in working order.

In this article, we’ll focus on “Preparing for Weather” and “Sensitive Technology.”

• Preparing for Weather: During the summer months, storms often cause power outages. When power is out, an automatic garage door opener is also affected. Ensure that the opener has a battery backup. If you have a LiftMaster opener, the door will continue to work for an extra 20 opening and closing cycles. So, even during an unexpected outage, you can have peace of mind that your garage door will still open and close reliably.

• Sensitive Technology: You can test the door’s sensitivity by putting a wad of paper towels, or a 2-inch thick piece of wood, in its pathway before you close it. If the door doesn’t reverse automatically and retract to the open position, the opener needs adjusting.

If you’re not sure that every component of your garage door is working to the maximum, we strongly recommend that you have a safety inspection performed, especially if your garage door operates automatically. If you live in the Charlotte area of North Carolina, contact us and we’ll gladly arrange an inspection.

Don’t compromise the safety of your family by ignoring a garage door malfunction – no matter how minor it may seem.