Damaged Garage Doors Are A Significant Source Of Danger

Most of us don’t pay much attention to our garage doors. They are a part of the home that, when operating correctly, don’t seem to require much of our focus. However, a garage door which is in need of repair, even just minor repairs, could present a dangerous situation for you as the homeowner and for members of your family. Two types of dangerous situations can occur. The first is the situation where a damaged spring or other garage door damage causes harm or death for you or a loved one. The second situation is when the damaged garage door allows intruders into your home.

These dangers will be presented more fully in addition to information about how to recognize and prevent the possibility of garage door dangers. Do you need garage door repair in Orange County California? Dynamic Garage Doors can help.

Dangers from Faulty Parts

Does your garage have problems like broken garage torsion springs or photo eye sensors? These, as well as when your garage door has off track problems, can be a danger to you and your household. Just a few examples include these situations:

• Weak or broken torsion springs can let the door close with too much force, leading to broken bones or other serious injury.
• Even the cables themselves can be a danger, if you are too close to them when they snap you could get a nasty bruise or lose an eye.
• If your garage door has issues with its photo eye sensor, this could lead to problems as well. Besides opening at inconvenient times, letting intruders into your home, when this sensor is operating incorrectly, it could shut the door when there are still things in the way, damaging things or even hurting people.

You may feel tempted to try and save money by replacing parts on your own. However, many experts will urge you to hire a professional. The components of a garage door are under considerable amount of pressure and are dangerous to handle.

Dangers Resulting From Intruders to Your Home

Aside from directly harming your or your property, garage door problems, photo eye sensor malfunctions, or programming trouble at remotes and entry pads can all let intruders into your home. If your garage door is off track, chances are that it will not shut properly or securely, with loose edges that are prone to bending and breaking, ultimately allowing access for an intruder. If you are having problems with your photo eye sensor, and it is causing the garage door to open when there is nothing there, this provides an obvious opportunity for intruders.

Once again, you may feel capable of making repairs on your own, but consider the consequences of making a mistake. The risks you’ll be taking with the safety of everyone in your home outweigh any potential costs.