Keeping your family safe is every homeowner’s top priority and not only automatic garage doors have become more convenient to use but also they made a great progress in their safety features. In the 1990s garage door safety sensors have became mandatory for all garage doors by law. These sensors help to prevent accidents and injuries, for example if someone is passing under the door while it closing the door automatically reverse and go up immediately before someone is being hurt.
The first automatic garage door model was created by C.G. Johnson back in 1926 and in even became more popular with the invention of the electric garage door opener. Instead of struggling lifting a heavy garage doors manually you can now press a button and watch the door move. But as soon as these systems became more common so did the number of accidents caused by them and only after the appearance of safety sensors automatic garage doors have really become safe especially among families with young children.
Garage Door Sensors Are There to Keep You and Your Family Safe
Garage door safety sensors work like a laser and keeping eye on any potential obstacles that come in their way. The sensors are linked together by a IR light that will stop the door from fully closing if something gets in its way, This is another layer of protection especially when there are kids or pets around the house who may accidentally go under a closing garage door.
If you are experiencing problems such as your garage door is not closing this could indicate either dirt and dust build up on the sensors or misalignment between them due to loose screws or bent brackets. If this happens you should first try cleaning them with a soft cloth and adjust their alignment yourself. However if it still not closing it might be the wires that connect the sensors to the opener and in that case it is wise to contact a professional technician who can assist with the repair.
