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Garage Door Safety

Everyday items seem to get taken for granted too easily.  We push the button on the garage door remote from our car or inside the garage over and over without fully

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understanding just how complex and dangerous a garage door can be.

After all, the garage door is the largest and heaviest moving object in most homes. It can cause injury or even death if damaged or misused.

Sterling Home Inspections wants to make sure that you and your family know how to operate and maintain your garage door system safely at all times. You
are the key to garage door safety.

Here are 10 things everyone in your household should know about garage door safety. It’s a good idea to review these with everyone in your household from time to time – especially children.

 

    1. The garage door and garage door opener are not toys. They are dangerous if misused and can cause serious injury or even death.
    2. Children should never be allowed to play with the garage door or
      its operating system. Children should never stand, run or play under or
      near any garage door, especially when the door is open or moving.
    3. Adults should not allow children access to the remote controls or push button wall controls for garage door opener systems; these should be kept out of reach of children. The push button wall control for a garage door operating system should be mounted at least five feet off the floor, out of the reach of children.
    4. Never stand or walk under a moving garage door. Never try to enter or exit the garage by racing under a moving garage door.
    5. When opening or closing the garage door, always keep the door in view until the door is fully opened or fully closed. Make certain that no adults, children or animals try to enter or exit while the door is closing.
    6. Keep fingers and hands away from door sections when the door is opening or closing to avoid injury.
    7. Keep your garage door properly maintained to keep it operating safely. Annual maintenance by a trained service technician is recommended. There are other tests and maintenance tasks that you can perform.
    8. Remember that your garage door opener uses electricity, which can shock or kill if mishandled. Service should be performed by a trained service technician.
    9. Never attempt to repair a garage door’s springs or cables. These are under extreme tension and can cause severe injury or even death. These are best repaired by a trained service technician.
    10. If someone has backed into the garage door (yes, it does happen – all of us are in a hurry at one time or another), it’s a good idea to have the door inspected and/or repaired by a trained service technician. Even if the door doesn’t appear to be severely damaged, the operating system may have become misaligned and wear prematurely, creating what could be a dangerous environment.
May 4, 2013/6 Comments/by alansinger
Tags: children and garage doors, garage door safety, garage doors
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6 replies
  1. Joseph
    Joseph says:
    February 2, 2022 at 5:05 am

    Great share! I love the way you post. This is really very helpful and informative. Keep posting.

    Reply
  2. Joseph
    Joseph says:
    November 9, 2022 at 7:09 am

    Great Post! Thanks for sharing such beautiful information with us. Please keep sharing.

    Reply
  3. Jessie Holloway
    Jessie Holloway says:
    January 30, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Thanks so much for pointing out that garage doors are not toys and can be very dangerous when misused. My cousin recently put a dent in his garage door and now it has trouble opening which scares him because he has kids running around. we’ve been looking into finding a company he can call to help him repair the door and get it working properly again.

    Reply
  4. Kimberly Jones
    Kimberly Jones says:
    October 3, 2023 at 3:16 am

    A very informative read on garage door safety! It’s crucial to prioritize safety at home. Thanks for sharing these valuable tips.

    Reply
  5. Johnson
    Johnson says:
    April 24, 2024 at 7:34 am

    Thanks for the great article

    Reply
  6. Jones
    Jones says:
    August 17, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    A very informative read on garage door safety! It’s crucial to prioritize safety at home.

    Reply

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