We take so many pieces of technology around our home for granted. The things taken most for granted are the ones that are expected to silently work: smoke detectors, furnaces, and even garage doors. Beyond just working, these systems include vital failsafes that keep us safe at all times. For instance, a simple carbon monoxide detector can alert your family to this deadly odorless gas spread through your home due to poor ventilation, saving your lives. Similarly, garage door systems are now federally mandated to include auto reverse systems, dramatically reducing accidental deaths in children. Unfortunately, without a working auto reverse system, there is no way for your system to know it is crushing something.
Lifesaver, Toolsaver, & Toysaver
Interestingly, since 1993 when this became law, we have since seen the auto reverse system viewed as an annoyance that forces us to roll our eyes, move some small debris, and close the garage door all over again. Far more often than it saves a life, auto reverse systems protect a soccer ball, fallen broom handle, or corner of a garbage can. And we get it, that can certainly be an annoyance. As your garage door slowly rises, stops, and waits for you to move whatever was in the way, you may groan about the inconvenience. But don’t be fooled, this system is crucial to a safer home. Garage door systems once attempted to close to the calibrated distance, regardless of any blockage. This means pinning and crushing anything, even a person, caught under the closing door. On top of tragic deaths and injuries, this meant many damaged and broken systems. With this system in place, nearly any obstruction will result in an immediate and harmless reversal of the door.
Repair Auto Reverse Immediately
If you detect or suspect an issue with your auto reverse system in any way, please give us a call right away. This form of garage door repair is one of the most important services we offer, and we take preventing injury and damages to your family very seriously. If you’re unsure how to know if your system is working properly, please read our next blog: Identifying Necessary Garage Door Repairs.
If your system is suffering from any loss in functionality, please give New Jersey’s leaders in garage door repair services a call, or set up a free consultation with us online today.