Your garage door opener is an important part of your home. Without it, you can’t open and close your garage door. Here at Neighborhood Garage Door Repair of Cincinnati, OH, we recommend you look at the condition of your opener and determine if it is time for a new one.
Here are the top reasons to replace your garage door opener:
It Was Manufactured Before 1993
In 1993, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission established new rules for garage door openers. These rules were created to reduce the fatality rate of children and pets that were getting caught under doors.
All openers that were manufactured after 1993 were required to have a safety mechanism installed. The mechanism keeps the door from closing if something interrupts the sensors. For the safety of your family, you need to replace an opener that was installed prior to that year.
You Hear a Lot of Noise When it is Running
Of course there will be some amount of noise expected when operating your door, but not so much that it wakes the dead. A loud opener is an indicator that it is time to install a new one. You might be surprised at how quiet new openers are.
The Opener Isn’t Secure
Older models were not made with the type of security that newer models have. At one time, openers had fixed codes that could easily be hacked, allowing someone to break in. Modern openers actually have rolling codes, which keep hackers from being able to get the frequency needed to open your door.
You Want a Keypad
Having a keypad on the outside of your garage makes it very convenient for getting in and out. Some opener models come with a keypad that can be installed. One of the benefits of a keypad, is that you are able to change the code easily. That means, if you go out of town, you can set a temporary code for a neighbor to check on your home. After you get back, you can change the code back to what it normally is.
It Doesn’t Have a Battery Backup
One of the biggest problems with garage door openers is that they rely on power. When your power goes out, you need a solution to open or close your door. A battery backup system will make it so you can use your equipment no matter what.
Call Neighborhood Garage Door Repair of Cincinnati Today
If you need a new garage door opener, call our team today. We will get one of our technicians out to your location right away. They can go over the different types of openers available to you. Call now so we can serve you.
