One of the biggest access points to your home is the garage door. Not only does a garage provide direct entry to a home, but the garage itself may include valuable items like tools and equipment. Over time, you may come across safety concerns that make your garage door vulnerable.
In some cases, a garage door repair company can replace and reprogram the opener and in other cases, you can have the whole garage door replaced. Check out some of the reasons to replace your garage door opener and what safety issues to keep in mind as a garage owner.
End of Relationships
If you have a relationship that ends on bad terms, then you need to ensure your former partner no longer has access to the home. Along with changed locks, you may also want to consider adjustments made to your garage door opener. Your former partner may have a garage door opener still and have complete access to the garage area.
Even if you don't believe the person will come back to your home, you do not know where the door opener will end up. Take extra precautions with garage door upgrades. A garage door technician can program new opener remotes to your garage or install a whole new opener. The process will help you cut ties from the relationship and move forward in a safe way.
Faulty Garage Doors
Through wear and tear, garage doors may become faulty over time. In some cases, the chains may stiffen or break and allow the garage door to easily lift and shut. In other cases, the garage door may not shut all the way and leave a small gap on the bottom. This small gap can occur if the garage sensor breaks or the garage door rollers do not work properly.
A faulty garage door can make your home vulnerable. Not only do you have to worry about intruders, but small gaps offer an invitation for animals and critters who seek shelter. Garage door opener repairs will ensure the door opens and shuts without issue. Once closed, it is much more difficult for someone to just manually open the door.
You will not need to worry each night if your garage lacks a gap on the bottom. The repairs will also include proper maintenance on the springs and rollers on the garage door. Along with the opener, the parts are essential for the proper operation of the garage door.
Stolen Accessories
Unfortunate circumstances could lead to the loss of key garage accessories. For example, if you had your car stolen with the garage opener, you do not want someone to have instant access to your home garage. A garage repair technician can disable access for previous openers and give you a new one.
You may have a smart garage door opener with cell phone app access. If your cell phone becomes lost or stolen, you may want to deactivate the smart use of the opener and use a standard opener until you can resolve the situation. A garage door technician has the tools and resources to make changes to your garage so you feel safe and protected.
Garage door technicians can also teach you ways to prevent door access if the problem ever occurs in the future. Examples include manual locks and ways to deactivate the opener so someone cannot open it at any given moment. The temporary solutions will make a big difference if you ever run into problems.
Rodents & Wires
If rodents like mice or squirrels make their way into your garage, then you run the risk of garage door opener damage. Rodents like to chew on wires to wear down their teeth. In some cases, the rodent bites could disable a garage door opener or create a fire hazard.
If you notice the presence of rodents in your garage or any garage door opener damage, then you should contact a repair technician right away. The technician can replace wires or the whole opener if needed. As you inspect for damage, look at the weatherstripping under the garage door. Rodents may chew through the material in an attempt to access the garage.
Weatherstripping damage could impact the way the door opens and shuts. It could cause the door to slam down too hard and create damage to the door or the opener. If you notice a change in the way your garage door opens and shuts, then you should contact a repair technician.
Once repairs are complete, take extra steps to prevent rodents in the future and keep your garage protected. Deterrent sprays, traps, or pest control services can all help keep the garage protected.
With years of experience, you can trust the workmanship and dedication of our technicians at Edgemont Garage Door Service. We help repair your door, discuss issues, and ensure your garage is fully operational and safe.
