If your garage door opener is older than 15-20 years then it’s about time to consider replacement. Whether you just purchased a new home with an older system or have lived in your home long enough for it to need to be replaced, we understand the out of sight out of mind mentality when it comes to your garage. Which is why in this article we are going to review 3 reasons to take a look at some updated models and systems.
Improved Safety With An Updated Garage Door Opener
If your home consists of an attached garage, chances are this is one of your most commonly used entry points for your home simply due to the versatility of the space a garage offers. The option for parking vehicles, storing lawn and garden equipment, and even a workshop makes the garage a deceivingly important area of your home.
Going in and out of your garage means trusting that the opener is sturdy and will hold the heavy door open while you pass through unharmed. An older garage door opener is at higher risk of failure. Garage door safety precautions began in 1982 with the requirement of a quick-release mechanism on the trolley that will allow for the garage door to be disconnected from the opener in case of emergencies. It wasn’t until 1993 that garage door openers were required to have implemented technology to reverse the garage door to prevent impact with an object. If your garage door opener is older than 1993, chances are this mechanism has not been implemented. For this reason, we recommend taking a look at more modern options available.
Prevent Theft While You’re Away
You may not have been aware, but older models of garage door openers are capable of being “hacked” by intruders who have a handheld remote that has been programmed using DIP switches that are set in a +, 0, or – position.
The majority of garage door models produced after 1993 have implemented the use of advanced technology through the use of rolling codes. Which basically means each time you press your garage door opener, a new code is generated.
Our modern ReliaG pro series models are all built with Intellicode® Security to stop potential code thieves.
Don’t Let Power Outages Get You Down
Whether you’re coming home from a long day or wanting to leave the house, power outages can be a serious pain. If you park your vehicles in the garage, being forced to manually open your garage door during a power outage is never something we are interested in partaking in. Luckily, there are several garage door opener models that are compatible with battery backups, meaning you don’t need to worry about power outages when it comes to getting inside, or leaving.
It’s time to update
If you’re ready to update your garage door opener, then don’t hesitate to give us a call right here at Straight Up Garage Door Sales And Services. Call us today for a free estimate on our range of garage door models.
