Inspecting and testing your garage door can help ensure that it is functions properly and doesn’t pose any risks to you, your family, or your property. Here’s how you can test your garage door safety and ensure that it safe for use: 1. Test Your Garage Door Entrapment Protection Inherent Primary Entrapment Protection – RPM …
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you understand that they become integral members of your family. The loss of a pet is not only painful but can also be traumatic. This reality became all too clear for a family in Rouses Point, New York, who experienced a heartbreaking incident that could have been easily avoided. …
Overhead garage doors, utilized in both residential and commercial applications, are large, heavy, and complex structures. Ensuring their proper functioning and safety is paramount to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage. Here, we explore the ways in which garage door repair professionals can contribute to enhancing safety and security. Regular Inspections Licensed garage door repair …
Modern garage doors are generally considered safe. However, accidents can still happen, even in families with responsible and vigilant parents. If you have an automatic garage door system, childproofing it is crucial for both your child’s safety and overall safe operation. Here are the most effective ways to ensure that your garage door is childproof …
To keep your garage door functioning properly, it will require regular maintenance and occasional repairs. Numerous garage door maintenance tasks, such as cleaning the tracks, lubricating moving parts, and replacing the batteries in your garage door remote, can be safely done on your own. However, when dealing with worn or broken parts and more serious …
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) documented 62 deaths and 49 injuries to children under 15 years of age between March 1982 and November 1996. These incidents and other cases of children trapped under closing garage doors prompted the CPSC and UL to establish the UL 325 safety standard for garage doors and openers. …
