Your garage door is an entry point to your home, so it’s necessary to safeguard your remote opener as you would the key to your front door. If lost or stolen, the remote leaves your home vulnerable to potential trespassing or property theft. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to protect your home and family.

What Should You Do if Your Garage Door Opener Goes Missing?

Have a Spare

Garage door openers have a digital code that allows the receiver to respond solely to the transmitter it’s programmed to. The code reduces the chance of someone getting into your garage with a remote that hasn’t been assigned to that specific residence. If you lose your remote opener, you can erase its information and reset the code to work for a spare opener.

By having a spare, you’ll have no need to manually operate the door. But most importantly, you can keep your home safe if someone finds the lost remote and tries to gain access to your property.

Order a Replacement

If you’ve lost your remote and don’t have a spare already, ordering two will make things easier if you ever misplace one again. Some homeowners don’t think about the convenience and security of a backup remote until their only one is misplaced or stolen. 

Check the name of the manufacturer of your lost remote opener for an exact replacement or get a universal remote. It’s often easier to get a universal remote than it is to go through the manufacturer, and its simple programming allows it to work with nearly all residential garage doors. They even have the ability to learn your opener’s digital code. Again, make sure the lost remote’s code is erased from the opener just in case it’s fallen into the wrong hands.

For all of your residential garage door needs, you can put your trust in MAC Garage Door Company, Inc. As Lexington, NC’s go-to overhead door company for more than four decades, these professionals offer exceptional services at competitive prices. Whether you need a high-quality door opener or repairs, installations, or maintenance., they have the skills and tools to get the job done. Schedule a free estimate by calling (336) 731-7849 or visit them online to learn more about their impressive services.