Garage Door Safety Tips for Naples Families

Safety · March 5, 2025

Simple habits that prevent the injuries and property damage we see every year.

Garage Door Safety Tips Naples

A garage door is the largest moving object in most homes. Treat it with respect and it will treat your family the same way.

Teach kids the wall button, not the remote

Remotes get treated like toys. A wall button stays inside and stays out of curious hands.

Test the reversal monthly

Two-by-four on the ground, close the door. It must reverse. If not, stop using the opener and call us.

Never stand under a moving door

It sounds obvious, but 'ducking under as it closes' is one of the most common causes of injury.

Keep the release cord out of reach of kids

Shorten it or tuck it up so it's still accessible to adults but not swinging at eye level for children.

Get a UL-325 safety check every year

A quick pro inspection catches drift in sensor alignment, force sensitivity and reversal timing.

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Frequently Asked

Anything installed before 1993 predates federal safety reversal requirements. Those units should be replaced.

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