Garage Door Safety

Do you think that your back garden and home are the only places that need to be safe and secure? What about your garage? With no safety precautions, it can be a dangerous place. Garage doors in particular require regular and consistent attention.

Of course, you do not want to take the risk of injuries happening to anyone in his or her family. That is why, it is important to take safety precautions with your garage door. Poorly maintained garage doors can be dangerous for children. Garage doors are the largest and biggest moving object in your home, So, if the safety precautions are not taken, injuries can happen quickly.

Here are some garage door safety tips which can be helpful to avoid probable injuries.

Check springs

No matter how well your door has been installed, always keep in mind that parts are going to wear out – after all nothing lasts forever. This is particularly true about springs. Springs are under constant tension. If your garage door doesn’t go up or down with ease, then there is a problem. Get it checked by a professional.

Sometimes a spring just needs adjusting. Keep in mind, delaying or failing to replace a broken or worn spring can lead to damage. It can even cause damage to hinges and rollers or even bend your panels of the door. So, it can be best option to call professional to check them.

If you cannot lift your door or it doesn’t stay up when it is open and in manual then you have a problem.

Keep little ones in mind

Up and down movement of the garage door fascinates children. It is essential to talk with them regarding its dangers and keep them away from it whilst it is moving.Furthermore , when you have a remote panel attached in the garage, try to keep it out of a child’s reach. Affix it at least five feet from the ground to prevent accidents.

Check it regularly

If your garage door gets used many times every day, which most do, then your door even though it has been installed professionally, requires regular inspection and maintenance. Remember, hardware like springs and hinges can wear out and break after long use, especially nylon hinges.

Garage door openers

Check the ability of your garage door to open and close properly. It is essential to ensure that the garage door reverses if it hits something before it touches the ground. If it is not the case, it is better to get it replaced. Pay attention to garage door openers, which are a very vital safety tool. It can be beneficial to replace openers every 7 years. A good reputable motor will have a chain guard stopping the chain from being touched and dragging on your door.

Save your fingers!

Be careful as garage doors can pinch your fingers. Nowadays, most garage doors are finger safe or pinch free which helps to avoid children’s fingers getting trapped.

All the above tips will help you to keep your garage door in good shape for long time. Remember, garage doors can be a main source of injuries and a frustrating experience if your car gets stuck inside and you need to go out. Therefore, do invest your time to maintain them properly. Get them checked by a Jim’s Garage Doors professional regularly.

At Jim’s Roller Doors we offer Free Quotes on all our work so you know exactly what it will cost before we start anything.

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At Jim’s Garage Doors we are proud to be able to offer the following services:

We repair all brands of garage doors & motors
Retro fit motors to existing manual roller, sectional and tilt doors.
All garage door insurance work
We offer a fully equipped mobile service
All work carried out is fully guaranteed
All franchisees are properly insured

Why use Jim’s Garage Doors

Jim’s Garage Doors are the industry experts when it comes to garage doors.

The name you can trust

With over 4000 Franchisees across 50 specialised divisions Jims has built a reputation as being the brand you can trust (since 1989).

Cost Savings

Our costs are often a very small fraction of what an average garage door shop would charge for the same service.

Australia’s most secure & trusted garage door brand

Jim's Garage Doors can be securely sealed shut. So get a Jim's door if you want to keep the contents of your garage safe. Jim's garage doors and automatic openers are made in Australia with excellent, custom-designed components.

What People Say About Us

It's nice to have a gorgeous entrance out front when the garage is in front of the house. I like the style, which has four windows down the right side, and the American walnut hue goes well with the garage's stonework. The chinchilla glass obscures the garage's interior, while the windows let in a surprising amount of light. It's a fantastic door.

Excellent job, the fitting appointment was established swiftly, and the fitters that arrived did an excellent job working quickly and professionally, leaving the job clean and tidy with nothing for us to do. He took the time to show us how to operate the door. I'd suggest it.

A very professional service was provided. Following a site survey, a clear quote is provided. The installation took place on the agreed-upon date and time. The installers were clearly knowledgeable and pleasant. They did an excellent job, and we are delighted with our new door.

From beginning to end, the service was great. In the showroom, they were quite helpful and informative, and they kept us updated throughout the entire process, from measurement to installation. We got a wonderful deal on an automated garage door, which was exactly what we needed. I also like the color. I would strongly suggest it.

From start to finish, a great service. In the showroom, they were quite helpful and informative, and they kept us updated throughout the entire process, from measurement to installation. We got a good deal on an automated garage door, which was exactly what we needed. Also, I really like the color. I'd strongly suggest it.