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It may seem easier to try something yourself rather than call a local garage door company, but better safe than sorry! A broken garage door is not only extremely inconvenient, but it also leaves your home unprotected and can be costly to fix. Call us to schedule Maintenance!

Monthly Inspections and Tests

One of the most important actions you can take to prevent garage door-related injuries is to visually inspect the garage door for any signs of wear and tear. Examine the garage door’s springs, cables, rollers, and pulleys, and if you do notice damage, do not attempt to repair cables or springs yourself.

• If the spring is broken, you should never try to operate the door. This can cause severe damage to the top section because, with a broken spring, the opener is trying to pull up a deadweight of more than 200 pounds.
• If the garage door is off track and you try to move it by hand or with the garage door opener, you can potentially cause damage to the various parts that are necessary for the operation of the door.
• Never try to wind a garage door spring with screwdrivers. You need the correct tool and a professional to wind it as many people have gotten injured because they do not realize how much tension is in the spring.
• Never take the screws out of the bottom fixtures that have cables attached to them. These fixtures are what pick the garage door up, and they are loaded with spring tension. Save this for the professionals!
• If your garage door comes down on something such as a car bumper, bicycle, ladder, garbage can, etc., you should be very careful opening it on the next cycle. There is a high possibility it may have a loose cable. Call us before more damage can be done.

In addition to following garage door safety tips, you need to take proper maintenance and inspection on your Garage Door. Garage Door Parts are tightly wound and under high tension. If they break free and strike someone, it can cause serious injuries. Always play it safe and contact an usto inspect or repair the damaged parts.

We encourage you to have your garage door system professionally inspected to ensure everything is working the way it’s supposed to. Your garage door inspection should include:

• Careful examination of the entire counterbalance spring system, including springs, cables, and attached hardware.
• Careful inspection of all hardware attachments, including hinges, top brackets, and rollers
• Lubrication of the above appropriate parts.
• Testing of the reversing mechanism on your garage door opener.
• Careful inspection of the opener, including necessary adjustments to limit switches and lubrication of relevant parts.
• Avoid Breakdowns & Repairs with Proper Garage Door Safety & Maintenance.

Garage Door Security Tips:

• While on vacation or away from home for extended periods of time, unplug the garage door opener unit or use a vacation lock on the wall console switch, which is an optional accessory on Genie or LiftMater garage door openers.
• Consider purchasing a garage door opener with rolling code technology, which changes the access codes each time you used the transmitter.
• Wireless keypads, which activate the garage door opener with a personal identification number (PIN), are available for Wayne-Dalton garage door openers. The PIN Numer will allow family members to open the garage door without the use of a key or remote. Never disclose the PIN or leave it written down.
• Never leave the remote control in the car or with a parking attendant.
• Always lock the door from the garage to the inside of your home for greater safety and security.
• Doule Check to make sure your garage door is closed when you lock your entry doors at night.

By following garage door safety tips and getting a garage door inspection regularly, you may be able to avoid repair altogether! If you do need a repair or have any questions, please Call us Today (505) 974-5174. We are here to HELP!