Do I need a lock on my garage door?

I have been seeing a lot of post and stories about garage door break ins, and because we have this on our FAQ I felt it was important to address this issue. So, the question is do I need a lock on my garage door?

A. If an electric garage door opener has been installed on your door, it may not be necessary to have a lock. Newer electric openers function as the lock, making it improbable that an intruder would be able to lift your door from the outside. 

If you have an older opener, check to see if your door can be lifted from the outside. DASMA, the trade association for the garage door industry, discourages homeowners from attaching a lock when an opener has been installed, because too frequently, a child or other family member will accidentally lock the door. If someone then tries to open the door using the electric opener, the opener will pull against the lock causing the door to be damaged.

If no opener is installed on your garage door, a lock is highly recommended!! 

In addition to a lock I would recommend a garage door monitor if you are in the habit of leaving the door open.  Most of the break-ins regarding garage doors are simply doors left open.

If any of you have any questions about garage door security please contact me at 858-751-2580 or at our website www.gdugaragedoors.com for further assistance.

Cheers,

Shawn M. Black

Garage Doors Unlimited

www.gdugaragedoors.com

info@gdusandiego.com

How Do I Know If My Door Is Properly Balanced?

Another post from our FAQ list, this has come up recently so I felt I should post it!

 There are several tests you can perform to tell if your door is balanced. Before testing your door, disengage you electronic opener.

      1) Raise your door in 1' increments, and the door should stay in place.

      2) When you lower the door, the door lowers in a controlled manner and doesn't slam down.

      3) When you raise the door, the door rises at a controlled pace.

      4) When the door is fully-raised in the open position, the bottom of the door should be aligned with the bottom of the header of the door opening.

You can find more information by visiting our website at www.gdugaragedoors.com

Cheers,

Shawn

Garage Doors Unlimited