05/27/2026
May is Garage Door Safety Month and a yearly reminder to ensure your garage door is working safely and reliably! However, there’s never a wrong time to consider the following tips to enhance your garage door safety and maintain the peace of mind you and your family deserve!
⚠️ Tip 1: Regular inspections can prevent underlying issues such as worn-out parts, frayed cables, and unbalanced spring systems. Left unchecked, these can become hazards that can lead to risks to you and your family.
⚠️ Tip 2: Garage doors are heavy and operate under high tension. Attempting complex repairs without experience, knowledge, and training can lead to severe injuries and even fatal accidents. Always consult a professional for the safest and most reliable repair!
⚠️ Tip 3: Modern garage doors contain advanced technologies designed specifically to prevent harm. For example, older doors with extension springs may not have safety cables to contain a broken spring, whereas newer doors with torsion springs absorb that energy. Upgrading your door can increase the level of safety for your home and your family.
⚠️ Tip 4: If your door doesn’t immediately reverse upon contact, it could be a sign that the safety mechanisms require adjustment or repair. Routinely test the auto-reverse feature by placing a roll of paper towels or another object in the garage door’s path.
⚠️ Tip 5: The best practice is to always wait for your door to fully open before advancing beneath it. Older doors may be missing the safety sensors designed to prevent accidents.
Garage Door Safety Month is a great reminder to reach out to us at 704-279-7325
