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Choosing a garage door openeris not just about convenience, but also safety; you should always prioritize features that will keep your family, pets, and higher-end garage contents safe and secure. Today’s garage door openers include innovative safety features that enhance security and prevent accidents. Here are some important safety features to seek out:

Photo-Electric Eye: This feature uses sensors to detect objects in the path of the garage door as it’s closing. If an object or person is detected, the door automatically switches direction to prevent harm or damage.

Rolling Code Technology – also known as Security Code Technology prevents a repetitive code signal from being sent to the opener every time the device is used. So, it prevents unauthorized access from burglars who might try to capture the signal.

Manual Release Mechanism: Enables you to manually operate the garage door during a power outage or emergency malfunction. It is vital for emergencies.

Motion-Detection Lighting — Some garage door openers come with integrated motion-sensing lights that can illuminate the garage when it detects nearby motion. This is a security boost — there’s nothing more off-putting to a potential intruder — and it provides a sense of visibility at night.

Battery Backup: This feature guarantees that your garage door opener will continue to function during a power outage work even during power outages. It enables you to use the door, for the most part, until the power’s back up.

Wall Mounted Control Panel: Comes with a wall mounted control panel with a security lockout feature. It also adds buttons to open and close the garage door from inside the garage.

Safety Sensors: These sensors are located closer to the floor on each side of the garage door opening. They send out an invisible beam, which, when blocked by an object, tells the door to stop closing and change direction.

Force Settings: Being able to set the amount of force used to open and close the garage door. You find the door does not open with too much force.

Choosing a garage door opener with these safety features increases security and provides comfort in knowing that your home and garage are protected. At Durham Garage Door Guys, we encourage you to keep these features in mind when looking for a new garage door opener to keep your home and your loved ones safe.