Garage Door Repairs: Protect Yourself From Injury In the Home

Your garage door is an integral part of your home. It is most likely the most commonly used entrance into your home, and when it is not functioning well, you and your loved ones become susceptible to injury or even death. There are certain steps that homeowners can take to reduce their risk of a garage door related injury. The easiest way to regulate your overhead door is by contacting a professional. In fact most homeowners are urged not to alter the mechanical components of your garage door at all.For any garage door needs in the Hudson Valley contact Hudson Valley Overhead Doors

With over 20,000 people injured each year from garage door mishaps you are more than four hundred times more susceptible to a garage door related injury than a shark attack. Yet despite the facts, most Americans seem more afraid of Jaws than the thousand pound mechanical components of their home used daily. So ask yourself which one you should spend your time worrying about.

There are a few simple tips that you can do to reduce the risk of a garage door injury in your home.

• Garage door repairs: If your notice a squeaky noise or maybe something seems a little off about your overhead door it is important to contact a professional. A squeak or a rusted spring could be a sign of something much larger like a door failure. Some Garage door companies offer free estimates and it is extremely important to have an expert take a look before something more serious occurs.

• Stay away from a garage door if it is moving: Some people get the urge to try to “beat” the garage door and attempt to run under it as it is closing. This is an added risk. Garage doors are extremely heavy and powerful, with the varying speed there is also the risk that it could close on you. If the garage door is moving up or down it is important to stay at a safe distance and never walk or run under the door until it reaches a complete stop.

• Test your garage door monthly: A common test for garage doors is the paper towel roll test. This is when you place a roll of paper towels under the garage door and close it. When the garage door hits the paper towel roll it should reverse directions and start to raise up. If the garage door does not stop closing and move up, it is time to call a professional. A professional garage door technician will be able to modify the mechanical components and fix your door to work more safely.

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