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Safety tips to prevent accidents and damage from your sectional garage doors

Your sectional garage door is an essential part of your home, providing security, convenience and curb appeal. However, like all mechanical things, regular care and attention is required to ensure safe operation. Preventing accidents and damage is crucial for the longevity of your sectional door and the safety of your household. Here are some practical tips to help you maintain a safe and reliable garage door.

1. Regular inspections

Regular inspections are key to identifying potential issues before they become serious problems. Check for signs of wear and tear such as frayed cables, loose bolts and damaged panels. If you noticed any irregularities, it is essential to address them promptly. B&D recommend a regular service every two years to help keep your  door in optimal condition throughout its life. Find a B&D garage door dealer near you to conduct comprehensive servicing and repairs. 

2. Keep the garage door opening clear of obstacles

A garage door is a large moving object that can cause serious damage if something is in it’s way. Ensure that the area around your garage door is free from any obstacles such as boxes, vehicles and toys. Obstructions can interfere with the doors operation and increase the risk of accidents. Additionally, always make sure that people and pets are at a safe distance when the door is in motion.

All B&D sectional garage doors are engineered with an Auto-Reverse function that causes the door to automatically reverse direction if it detects an obstruction.

B&D Safety Beams are also additional upgrades that can be installed to increase the safety of your home. If the infrared light is broken or obstructed by an object, the door will automatically stop motion and reverse direction to prevent any accidents.

3. Educate family members about garage door safety

Education your family on garage door safety is one of the most effective ways to prevent accidents. Teach children to never play near or under the garage door and to avoid touching any of the doors components. Make that everyone in the household knows how to operate the door safely, including using the emergency release in case of an emergency.

4. Never attempt DIY repairs

While some minor maintenance tasks like cleaning the tracks and the door itself can be done by homeowners, repairs should always be left to the professionals. Sectional doors are heavy and complex and attempting to fix them without proper tools and knowledge can lead to accidents and further damage. Always contact a qualified technician to conduct repairs. If you need immediate assistance, B&D has a list of emergency repair garage door dealerships to help with any urgent after hour repairs.

5. Install safety features

To level up the safety of your sectional garage door, B&D have a range of options and upgrades to help protect the things that matter most to you. For enhanced security, our AUTO LOCK™ is an advanced automatic locking bolt specifically designed to engage every time you close your garage. When used with a B&D automatic opener, AUTO LOCK™ provides double the protection for everything inside your home.

B&D’s advanced innovations plays a role in keeping everyone safe and secure at all times. Smartphone control enables homeowners to come and go with ease using a smartphone as their remote. You can even open or close your door when you’re away from your home. Have piece of mind that you can monitor your home at all times.

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