Hanson Overhead Garage Door Tips for Garage Door Safety Month

It’s Garage Door Safety Month!!  

Did you know that June is Garage Door Safety Month?  It’s that time of year when we are getting outside a bit more and doing things around the house.  Maybe you’re using your garage door a bit more – getting out the lawn equipment or getting the bikes out for a nice ride?  It’s a great reminder to make sure your garage door is maintained and working safely.   

Here are just a few things you can do to make sure things are safe and running smooth: 

• Avoid keeping clutter around the sides of your garage door.  For example, golf clubs, lawn equipment, brooms and rakes, or anything that could possibly fall over and create an obstruction while the door is in motion.  This will help prevent accidents that could result in your garage door coming off track.   
• Make sure your garage door opener’s safety eye sensors are clean of debris and are aligned properly.  These sensors trigger the garage door to reverse direction when closing, should there be something that crosses the threshold of the door.   
• Do a safety reversal test.  There are two safety reversal tests that you can perform to ensure the garage door opener’s safety functions are working properly.   

• Safety Eye Sensor Test.  While the door is moving towards the closed position, break the invisible beam going across the garage door opening.  You can do this by waving your hand in front of one of the sensors.  (Please be sure to keep hands and feet clear of all moving parts and hardware).  The door should reverse once the beam is broken.  If it does not reverse, please call a professional to troubleshoot. 
• Contact Reversal Test.  Place a 2x4 board flat on the ground, in the middle of the garage door threshold.  Push the button to close.  The door should reverse upon contact with the 2x4.  If it does not reverse, please call a professional to troubleshoot. 

• Preventative Inspection   

• Check the cables on either side of the garage door.  Make sure they are not fraying.   (Please remember keep hands away from moving hardware of the garage door) 
• Check for cracks in the sections of the garage door.  Whether you have a steel or wood door, cracks and tears are bad news for your garage door.  Not only is this a safety issue, but sagging sections can also cause unnecessary wear and tear on the garage door opener. 
• Inspect the garage door for cracked, worn, or broken hardware.  Call a professional to replace any worn or broken hardware.  

Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service is committed to your safety for 2017!  We’ll handle all the safety inspections and preventative maintenance for you.   Call today for our 44 Point Signature Garage Door Tune up!  For the month of June only, we are offering a $50 discount!  Just mention this article! 

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Fall Garage Door Maintenance Tips from Hanson Overhead

Summer is rapidly fading with only 3-weeks remaining until Fall days beckon.  Apples are getting ready to pick.  The Sonoma County vineyards are preparing to harvest grapes for 2016 wines.  Soon the North Bay Area weather will turn cooler and the rainy season will begin.

This is the perfect time to plan and schedule your annual garage door maintenance.  Here are a few items to take a look at or listen to as you get ready to call Hanson-North Bay:

1. Take a look at the weather stripping on the bottom of your garage door.  Does it look dry and cracking?  Has it already disintegrated and little critters have taken residence in your garage?
2. Do you have weather stripping around the exterior of your garage door?  This simple addition to your home will help reduce rain and wind entering your garage.
3. Is your garage door resting flush to the garage door frame?  Excess wind and rain may be entering your garage through an ill fitting door.
4. Are garage door panels damaged? Individual panels may be able to be replaced for the fraction of the cost of a new door.
5. How does your door sound as it opens and closes?  Could it be used for Halloween sound effects?  Rollers, springs and cables should be maintained at least once a year.
6. Is your garage door smoothly opening and closing?  It may be time to have your garage door opener serviced or replaced.

Your garage door is the largest moving object in your home.  Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance, which reduces the risk of malfunctions that could harm you or your family.  

Ask about our 44-point Signature Garage Door and Opener Tune-up. Call 707-526-7800 to schedule your appointment today!

June Is National Garage Door Safety Month

A garage door is the largest moving object in your house.  Many households will use their garage door more frequently than their front door.  Usage increases during the summer months as outdoor activities increases.  Bicycles are taken out from winter storage.  The lawnmower and gardening equipment see the light of day.  More frequent trips to and from the home are taken with the longer days.

  
There are a list of things that can fail on your garage door if not maintained properly.  The list includes: springs, rollers, pulleys, panels, sensors, cables, chains, and garage door openers.  Your front door has hinges, handle, lock and the door itself.  Annual maintenance is necessary for your garage door and garage door opener.  There is nothing worse than having the garage door malfunction as you are on your way to a sporting event or a road trip.

Hanson Overhead, serving Sonoma and Marin counties, offers a 44-point tune-up that includes your garage door and garage door opener.  Our trained and certified technicians will re-align, lubricate, calibrate and tighten your garage door and opener to ensure they are in proper working order.  We recommend a yearly tune-up.