Keep Your Garage Door Closed for Safety’s Sake

How often do you think about closing your garage door? For most people, it becomes a habit. They get inside and they shut the door. However, if you are like most people, you have probably forgotten that you have opened up the door – and then left it open – on more than one occasion. You might have been moving something into or out of the garage and then forgotten to close it. You might be sitting at work on some mornings wondering whether you closed the door or not. Perhaps you think it isn’t a problem. That is where you are wrong.

If you leave your door open overnight or during the day, it can cause a range of problems for you. Let’s look at some of the most important reasons to make sure you are closing your garage door, and some tools that can make it easier for you.

Safety and Security

Naturally, one of the first things that you think about when the garage door is open is the fact that anyone can walk into the garage. Even if they don’t come into the garage, they will be able to see everything that you have inside, including all of your expensive tools, bikes, and other gear. This seems like an open invitation to thieves. Someone could walk right into the garage and walk out with whatever they wanted.

Your insurance might be able to cover the losses, but you will still have to go through the hassle of filing the claim. In addition, when someone steals from you, it takes away the feelings of peace and security that you have with your home. That’s the last thing you want.

Uninvited Guests of the Pest Variety

Your garage looks like a nice and inviting place to more than just thieves. If the garage door is open, you will also have to deal with rodents and other pests that might want to come inside. Rats, squirrels, chipmunks, and a host of other creatures – many of them not as cute and furry – will make their way into your garage and end up wreaking havoc.

When the Weather Turns Bad

If you are out in the garage on a warm day, you might want to open it up to air it out. That’s fine. But if you leave the garage door open when you aren’t there, or overnight, the weather could cause problems. Rain could get into the garage, the wind could blow leaves and dust into the garage and all over your belongings, as well.

What Should You Do?

Fortunately, you have a couple of solid tools available that can help you take care of your garage door woes. First, there is the Garage Door Monitor (829LM), which is a device that you can install in the home. It will let you know whether the door is open or closed, and you can close it with a press of a button.

Another nice option is MyQ Technology from Chamberlain and LiftMaster. Since 2003, it has been possible to connect your garage door opener to your smart device or laptop. The app can send you a message to let you know if the door is opened or closed, and you can control the door no matter where you might be, as long as you have a connection to the Internet.

Keep This in Mind

With all of the problems associated with leaving your garage door open, it simply makes sense that you would keep it closed as much as possible. If you don’t, you are inviting thieves and rodents into the place, and you will end up having a very unpleasant time. Remember to check your door and consider one of the tools that was mentioned above just to be sure.

If you would like more information regarding these two monitoring options, feel free to contact us. We are specialists in the field, and we understand everything about garage doors. We can provide you with the information you need and can find something that will work well for you while keeping your budget in mind. We can send you a quotation by email.

You could also head to our showroom. Those who may want a new garage door should check out the Design Centre and image gallery for some ideas.