What\u2019s there to know about your garage door besides the fact it goes up and down? After all, how much more is there? Most of us take our garage doors for granted \u2013 until the automatic opener stops working and we\u2019re forced to open and close the door by hand in a rain storm.<\/p>\n
But, garage doors can also present a variety of safety hazards for you, your kids and your pets \u2013 if you don\u2019t observe some simple safety tips. As a general rule, we don\u2019t give things much thought unless they break \u2013 and, because your garage door is one of the largest moving objects in your home, it pays to take note of how it could cause injury.<\/p>\n
According to the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association International (DASMA), regular maintenance and careful operation is recommended to help protect your family and vehicles from serious harm.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s face it \u2013 automatic garage doors are so simple to operate even a child can do it. While that may be true, you want to avoid that from happening. Allowing a child to push a button on the wall or your remote can contribute to the risk of something bad occurring if the proper basic safety guidelines aren\u2019t observed. These include: \u2022 Keep fingers away<\/strong> \u2022 Keep the remote close and out of reach<\/strong> \u2022 Is it safe to shut?<\/strong> \u2022 Manuals are for reading<\/strong> New garage doors and garage door openers are now equipped with a variety of safety features, but unless they are properly installed or adjusted, these safeguards could prove ineffective. That\u2019s why professional installation of your door and opener is recommended so safety features such as the electronic eyes, reverse on contact, and emergency release all operate as intended.<\/p>\n Although your homeowners insurance covers many parts of your home, check your policy to know if garage door replacement is included and what \u2013 if any \u2013 the deductible will be in the event you need to replace it. Should you feel your current rates are too high, it may be time to get a free homeowners insurance quote<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What\u2019s there to know about your garage door besides the fact it goes up and down? After all, how much more is there? Most of us take our garage doors for granted \u2013 until the automatic opener stops working and we\u2019re forced to open and close the door by hand in a rain storm. But, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18002,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[313],"tags":[],"importance":[],"type-content":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18001"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18001"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25849,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18001\/revisions\/25849"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18001"},{"taxonomy":"importance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/importance?post=18001"},{"taxonomy":"type-content","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-content?post=18001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nFollow Operating Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Steer clear of a moving door
\nDon\u2019t allow children, adults or pets to stand or run under the door when it\u2019s closing. This includes keeping your vehicle clear of the door as well.<\/p>\n
\nThis may seem like a no brainer, but children are typically not aware of the dangers associated with a rising or lowering garage door and may not keep their fingers away. Caution them in advance of the possible risk of getting their fingers caught between the rollers, hinges, springs or sections of the door when the door is moving.<\/p>\n
\nYour garage door remote is not a toy and should be safely kept out of children\u2019s reach. Also, make sure the remote is out of view any time you park your vehicle outside to avoid tempting a would-be thief.<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t assume when closing your garage door it will shut all the way. In addition, make sure there aren\u2019t any people, pets or objects caught underneath before activating the automatic opener. If you\u2019re driving away or leaving on vacation, watch it close all the way to ensure your home is secure while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n
\nIf you have the owner\u2019s manual, you should read it to familiarize yourself with any special features or requirements for your door. Following the proper guidelines for setting and using the special features that are generally standard on garage doors and garage door openers can go a long way to extend the life of the door and reduce the risk of injury when operating the door.
\nSafety Features<\/p>\n