Accidents happen around the world every day. But one in India has garnered considerable attention thanks to a little boy who responded quickly to his mother’s distress. The incident involved a garage door repair that the mother was trying to perform when suddenly the worst happened.

How the Little Boy Saved his Mother

Although the exact date and time of the incident was not recorded, a video of an unidentified woman repairing her garage door has gone viral.

The video shows the mother using a ladder to reach the top of the garage door which was open. Her son was also in the garage, but not near the ladder. As she was making repairs, the ladder fell from beneath her. It fell away from the boy, but outside the garage. The mother found herself dangling from the top of the garage door in desperate need of help.

As she cried out for assistance, the little boy ran to the top of the ladder which was outside the garage. At first, it appeared that he was way too small to lift the ladder by himself. But with some determination and guidance by his mother, he was able to lift the ladder until his mother used her feet and legs to position it underneath her.

The little boy then held the ladder by one side as her mother stepped onto the ladder and safely came down. It was a remarkable moment captured on video. But the video also revealed something that homeowners should be aware of when working in the garage.

Garage door repair work often involves tasks that are physically demanding, such as working at heights, lifting heavy equipment, and handling power tools. Given the garage door’s weight, height and complexity, it can be dangerous to repair if proper safety precautions are not taken. Overhead garage door breakage could be particularly dangerous if it occurs during operation or when the garage door is in an open position. The breakage could cause the garage door to come off the tracks or slam shut.

The mother was quite lucky that her son reacted the way he did. Had he not had the strength or the determination to lift up the ladder, the incident could’ve ended much differently.

Why You Should Hire Garage Door Repair Professionals

While it is understandable that many minor repair tasks can be performed by the homeowner or a handyman, the garage door is a complicated mechanical device that consists of many different intricate parts. What may seem like a minor repair task to the untrained eye, often turns out to be a complicated project. A licensed garage door contractor has the knowledge and expertise to implement proper working procedures on the job to safely complete repair tasks, which can also help prevent future problems from arising. Customers can gain several benefits and advantages from contacting a licensed copmany, including:

• Expertise: A licensed repairman has the training and experience necessary to properly diagnose and repair your garage door. They know how to identify and fix problems with a variety of overhead door systems, including the opener, springs, rollers, sensors, tracks, etc.
• Professional tools and equipment: A licensed repairman have access to professional tools and equipment that are needed to repair and maintain a garage door. This can help ensure that the job is done correctly and that the repair will last.
• Replacement parts: Licensed companies use OEM (original equipment manufacturer) replacement parts that are designed to work with your specific make and model of garage door. This can help prolong the life of your garage doors and openers and ensure that they run safely and efficiently.
• Warranty: A licensed garage door company will be able to provide you with a warranty on their work, which can give you added peace of mind in case something goes wrong with the repair or their products.
• Legal compliance: A licensed repairman will be aware of the legal requirements and regulations that apply to garage door repair, installation and maintenance, and will ensure that your garage door is in compliance with these laws.
• Safety: A licensed company will ensure that your garage door is safe to operate and will perform any necessary safety checks.
• Cost-effective: Contacting a licensed garage door repair company can save you money in the long run by preventing future problems and extending the life of garage doors and the equipment.

While many homeowners are interested in saving money, the potential cost of an accident when trying to make even a small garage door repair might simply be too much trouble and too great a risk. Properly handling garage door repairs starts with consulting licensed professionals in your area. A good lesson to be learned from the video of the mother who tried her own hand at repairing the garage door and nearly paid the price.