{"id":2571,"date":"2024-04-15T06:36:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fanaticshome.com\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:36:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:36:46","slug":"garage-door-safety-essential-features-to-protect-your-home-and-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fanaticshome.com\/garage-door-safety-essential-features-to-protect-your-home-and-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Garage door safety- Essential features to protect your home and family"},"content":{"rendered":"
The garage door is one of the largest moving parts in your home and plays a critical role in providing security, convenience, and protection. However, due to its size and mechanical nature, a garage door is safely maintained or equipped with safety features. As a homeowner, it’s crucial to these features and your garage door system is up-to-date to safeguard your property and loved ones<\/p>\n
The most important safety feature in modern garage door systems is the auto-reverse mechanism. This feature is designed to prevent the door from closing on objects, people, or pets that may be in its path. Garage doors manufactured after 1993 are required by law to have this safety feature. The auto-reverse mechanism works through two sensors, typically located on either side of the garage door opening, about six inches above the ground. These sensors emit an invisible beam of infrared light that detects obstructions.<\/p>\n
For a power outage or mechanical failure, it’s to manually operate your garage door. This is where the manual release handle comes into play. Usually located near the front of the garage door track, this handle allows you to disengage the door from the motorized opener, lift and close the door. It’s crucial to familiarize yourself and your family members with the location and operation of the manual release handle. In an emergency, this knowledge is invaluable in safely exiting the garage or accessing your vehicle.<\/p>\n