Garage Door Security

The garage is one of the areas of our homes where we keep some of the most valuable possessions we have. The vehicles, sports equipment, treasured belongings, and other items in storage in our garage add up to large sums. Knowing that your property is secure helps you have peace of mind. Garage door security is a simple but overlooked item for many homeowners.  Don’t let your home be unprepared and vulnerable to thieves.

Custom Garage Door Opener Settings

Garage door openers usually come with a factory code. Thieves know this and look for garage doors that still have the original factory codes. Make sure you have a unique code by resetting the garage door system to a frequency or code that is less generic.

Do You Unplug For Vacations?

When you leave for fun in the sun or a trip through the woods disabling your garage door can be a weak point. Smart home owners are happy to unplug their garage door to remove one of the ways that people for access to homes. It might take an extra few steps to go back in the house and reach the plug, but it is well worth the effort in securing your home.

Is Your Remote Safe?

One of the most vulnerable elements of the garage door is who has a remote. The remote is the passport to getting into your garage. This can be a nightmare if your vehicle is unlocked, or the remote is easily visible. It can be easily taken from your car and used to get into your garage. Clearly this is made worse if you have a garage that has access to your home. Most of us don’t lock the door from our garage to the interior of our homes, so keeping track of these remotes is of paramount importance.

Emergency Release Lever Security

The emergency release is an important part of garage door security. The cord or rope that dangles down for emergency situations is important to garage door safety, but can be used to defeat the security measures. With something as simple as a coat hanger some thieves can get a hold of the lever and disengage the garage door opener from the door. Then they are able to open the door manually. Garage door experts recommend removing the cord, or zip tying it up so it is more difficult for would be thieves.

Reinforcing Locks

Garage door locks secure the panels of the garage door from moving on the track. They can’t do their job if the garage door is structurally compromised. This means that the lock itself is in good condition and the rest of the garage door is in good condition. If you want to lock the garage door you should consider reinforcing the hinges and doorjambs. Simply make sure they are tight and secure by tightening up all of the bolts, nuts, and screws.

Garage Door Maintenance

Keeping your house and garage safe is critical for your safety. Having the garage in good repair and having help getting the garage door codes changed can help you have peace of mind while you are home, and most importantly when you are away. If you need to schedule some garage door maintenance, get in touch with the Phoenix valley garage door pros.