Every year, we hear about garage doors being too heavy for people trying a DIY fix or systems failing and closing on car roofs due to improper installation. These types of issues can be easily remedied with the right safety systems in place.
At WIN Garage Door & Gates, we help both residential and commercial clients across LA find the right safety features to replace, improve, or upgrade their garage door systems. Here is a small sample of items we may suggest to you.
Auto-Reverse Safety Sensors
Automatic and electric garage doors can have auto-reverse sensors installed. These work by detecting anything in the door’s pathway, then immediately pausing and changing direction to prevent unwanted injury or property damage.
The only thing to worry about is calibrating these systems. Dust, debris, and misalignment can interfere with sensor performance, so a little cleaning now and then helps.
Motion Detection & Safety Lighting
Many modern automatic garage door systems in LA include motion-activated lighting. This is a safety feature not only to improve visibility whenever you’re coming home or leaving your property, but also to reduce the chance of unwanted visitors sneaking up on you when you’re vulnerable getting groceries out of your car.
Manual Emergency Release
Always, always, always have a manual release for your LA garage door. Frequent brownouts during high-heat summers or damage that prevents your system from working properly shouldn’t mean you lose access to your garage.
A manual release lets you quickly disengage the door from its automated motor track. That way, you can manually open and close the door at your convenience. Just be careful, as these doors are heavier than many expect.
Cable & Spring Containment Systems
Garage door springs are dangerous. Cables operate under extreme tension. We often hear from our clients whenever a cable or spring snaps, causing damage to a Hollywood Hills condo or a Downtown office space.
Having a containment system around these springs or cables offers you a physical barrier. We have the tools to open or remove these systems during inspection of your garage door, and then replace them so that high-risk parts function safely.
Smart Monitoring & Access Controls
The simplest and most cost-effective safety feature you can add to your LA garage door is an access control panel. Modern systems connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, allowing you to monitor the garage door’s operation without being on-site.
Call Our Team for Garage Door Safety Upgrades in Los Angeles
Whenever you’re considering upgrading your garage door in LA with modern and easy-to-use safety systems, we recommend you call our team. WIN Garage Door & Gates is here to help find the opener upgrades, improved safety retrofits, and sensor calibrations you need to ensure every component is functioning as it should.
Call (310) 818-7272 today to schedule a garage door safety inspection and keep your property protected year-round.
