An automatic garage door offers convenient access to your home for your family while keeping the home secure from outsiders. Although injuries do occur, it’s not difficult to keep your family safe around the door, as long as you call for garage door repairs when needed and teach your family proper safety practices. Here, the technicians at Fred C. Johnson Co. in Jessup, MD, share their top tips for garage door safety.

Follow these tips for everyday garage door use and any necessary garage door repairs that may be needed:

• Keep Remotes Safe: Whether you store your remotes in the car or the house, keep them safely away from children. If children find the remote, they might start to play with the door, which can result in pinched fingers or other more serious injuries. In the house, store remotes at least five feet above the ground and always out of plain sight.
• Teach the Kids: Children often see the automatic door as a fun toy unless you teach them otherwise. Take the time to show them that the door is not a toy to be played with. They should keep their fingers away from it at all times, and always stay a few feet away when the door is in motion.
• Test the Sensors: Every once in a while, test the sensors on the door. If you place something on the ground and close the overhead door, the garage door opener should sense the item and reverse direction. If it doesn’t, call a repairman immediately. This is the most important safety feature of your door.
• Call the Experts: If something goes wrong with your door, never try to repair it on your own. It’s a complicated system of springs, small parts, and sensors which require training and experience to safely work on.

Whether you need garage door repairs or a completely new door, Fred C. Johnson Co. has the materials and expertise to make it happen. Contact them at (410) 792-2126 or visit them online to get started. You’ll discover why they’ve been recognized three years in a row for their outstanding service. You can also find the team on Facebook.