Garage Door Safety

Well its that time again.  Its time for the Monthly post about garage door safety.  This is not new stuff.  The fact of the matter is, you can find all this information ALL OVER the internet.  I repost monthly to stress how important this is.

I know you want your garage door system to operate properly every time you need it, so shouldn't you want it to operate safely at all times.

After all, the garage door is the largest and heaviest moving object in most homes. It can cause injury or even death if damaged or misused. It is not a toy or a game to race against to see if you can beat your garage door.  (I know your laughing, we ALL did this growing up).

Here are 10 things I found online that everyone in your household should know about garage door safety. It’s a good idea to review these with everyone in your household from time to time – especially children. This is NOT meant to be all inclusive.

1. The garage door and garage door opener are not toys. They are dangerous if misused, and can cause serious injury or even death.
2. Children should never be allowed to play with the garage door or its operating system. Children , even the adult variety,  should never stand, run or play under or near any garage door, especially when the door is open or moving. 
3. Adults should not allow children access to the remote controls or push button wall controls for garage door opener systems; these should be kept out of reach of children. The push button wall control for a garage door operating system should be mounted at least four feet off the floor (if possible), out of the reach of children.
4. Never stand or walk under a moving garage door. Never try to enter or exit the garage by racing under a moving garage door.
5. When opening or closing the garage door, always keep the door in view until the door is fully opened or fully closed. Make certain that no adults, children or animals try to enter or exit while the door is closing.
6. Keep fingers and hands away from door sections when the door is opening or closing to avoid injury.
7. Keep your garage door properly maintained to keep it operating safely. Annual maintenance by a trained service technician is recommended. There are other tests and maintenance tasks that you can perform. 
8. Remember that your garage door opener uses electricity, which can shock or kill if mishandled. Service should be performed by a trained service technician.  Locate a qualified professional near you.
9. Never attempt to repair a garage door’s springs or cables. These are under extreme tension and can cause severe injury or even death. These are best repaired by a trained service technician. Locate a qualified professional near you.
10. If someone has backed into the garage door (yes, it does happen – all of us are in a hurry at one time or another), it’s a good idea to have the door inspected and/or repaired by a trained service technician. Even if the door doesn’t appear to be severely damaged, the operating system may have become misaligned and wear prematurely, creating what could be a dangerous environment. Locate a qualified professional near you.

Belanger Garage Door is locally owned and operated since 1975.  Serving all of York County and Southern Maine.

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