If you have a family in the Orange County area, the first thing you want to remember when it comes to garages is safety. Each year, about 30,000 injuries are caused by garage doors in homes. Today, most garage doors are already designed with safety in mind, but it is important to remember there are several precautions you should always practice.

Do not leave your garage door remote laying around for just anyone to grab.

Put it somewhere safe to where it cannot get stolen. Be sure to teach your children about garage door safe. Teach them that they are not to play around or hide the garage door remote. They should know that they are not to play near the door and that they should always keep away when it opens or closes.

You should always check your garage door system regularly to make sure it works.

If you do not test or check the system, accidents could occur that would have otherwise been easily prevented. If you check your garage door and it does need a repair, then remember to get the issue fixed ASAP.

Make sure you always keep your garage clean and clear of debris.

Keep clutter in the garage to a minimum for the safety of those who enter and exit, especially in the dark. Someone could easily trip and fall due to clutter. Clean any unnecessary toys or old items out so nothing compromises your safety.

Another way to make sure your garage door is safe is by its functionality.

If you garage door usually stops mid way down or is starting to get noisier than it usually is, this is a sign of a worn down garage door. This means you should probably start looking to invest in a new one to prevent future accidents.

OC Garage Doors and Gates offers complete garage door installation, maintenance and repair. Call us today for a free estimate!