Have you ever gone home, rushed inside after bringing the car into the garage, and then forgotten to close the door? Maybe you opened up the garage door and did some cleaning, and then left with the family and forgot that the door was open. Others might forget and leave the garage door open all night. Some do this in the summer to help cool it down. It happens to just about everyone occasionally, but most people do not think that it is a problem. However, that is where you are wrong.
In fact, when you leave the garage door open, whether it is overnight or just for an hour or so, it can cause some serious problems that you might not realize. Let’s look at some of the reasons that you should make sure your garage door is shut when you aren’t in it.
There Are Burglars Out There
No matter where you live, there is a risk of becoming a victim of burglary. If you leave the garage door open, you are simply making it easier for the thieves of the world. Think about the valuables and other items that you have stored in your garage. You might have bikes, tools, precious mementos, and more in the garage. You do not want to have them stolen.
Even if you have homeowner’s insurance that can help to cover the cost of replacing those items, there is the hassle of making the claim and dealing with the insurance company. In addition, there is the terrible feeling that accompanies being the victim of this type of crime. Just because you think that you might not live in a risky neighborhood does not mean that it is free of thieves.
Animals Will Invade
If you leave the garage door open, you have to worry about more than just people. Rodents, racoons, inquisitive possums, and snakes might decide that they want to come into the garage for a while. If you have pet food or birdseed stored in the garage, some animals will see this as a buffet, and then you have to get rid of them. They can cause damage, and in some cases, they can even be dangerous. Close the door and keep them out.
The Weather
You might come home when it is nice and sunny and forget to close the garage door. Then, a storm might blow through and before you know it, you have water creeping into the garage and destroying your belongings. The garage door is there to help keep Mother Nature out.
What If You Are Forgetful?
You may not keep the door open on purpose, but you might simply be forgetful. What are you supposed to do? Fortunately, there are some great tools that you can use. A garage door monitor (829LM) can be installed in the home. It will show you the state of the garage door and let you close it remotely.
Another great option is LiftMaster’s MyQ Technology. Since 2013, Chamberlain/LiftMaster have had MyQ technology in place. This will let you connect the garage door opener to your smartphone, laptop, or tablet through the Internet. The app will let you know if the garage door is open or closed no matter where you might be… even on vacation. You can then easily close the door if needed.
What You Need to Know
You don’t want to leave your garage door open any longer than it needs to be open. You don’t want to run the risk of any of the issues that were discussed above.
For more information regarding the monitoring devices above, you can contact us. We are specialists in the field, and we understand everything there is to know about garage doors. We can provide you with the guidance you need and help find the right choice for your needs, and what will work with the budget you have in place. We are even able to provide you with a quotation by email.
You might also want to take the time to visit the showroom and learn more. Those who are thinking about getting a new garage door will want to check out the Design Centre to see what the doors will look like. You can also check out the image gallery.
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