how to test garage door safety features

Is your garage door putting your family at risk of injury? When was the last time that you tested out the safety features that are included in the design of your garage door and garage door opener? Many homeowners have never tested the safety features of their garage doors. They don't find out until the garage door has hurt someone that one or more of the features aren't working. The reason behind creating my blog was to help others protect their families from injuries sustained by garage doors. Go to my blog to find out how to test the safety features on your garage door.

2015

What To Do When Your Garage Door Sounds Fine But Refuses To Work

20 July 2015

A garage door can break down in a few different ways. For example, you could get debris caught in the rails and this debris can cause the wheels to jam. In this case, the garage door will not open or close like it should. The good thing about debris stuck in the rails is that it is easy to remove the debris and get your door working again. On the other hand, if you have a problem with the gears in your garage door motor, your repair is significantly more complicated.
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A Guide To Hushing Your Grumbling Garage Door Opener By Learning The Lingo It Speaks

2 June 2015

If there is one component or fixture that makes your garage door a more convenient entry and exit way to your home, it is the garage door opener. With the garage door opener being a feature of overhead doors since the late 1920's, a lot of homeowners take these mechanical units for granted until something starts to go wrong. Usually when the garage door opener starts to have issues, it will be quite vocal and it will be hard to avoid its grumbling and chatter.
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How To Install A Garage Door Opener

5 May 2015

A properly installed garage door opener can make your garage a much more accessible and attractive part of your home. Hiring someone to perform an installation can be costly. This guide will help you to install your own garage door opener. Step 1: Ensuring Safety Nothing is more important than your safety during this project. First, make sure that the door opens and closes properly, any locking mechanisms are disengaged and the applicable power sources are turned off.
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