Your garage door may open and close normally even when a safety feature is not working properly. Testing the safety sensors and automatic reversal system can help identify problems before they lead to a serious injury or damage to your door.
Two Important Garage Door Safety Checks
- Automatic Reversal: This feature should reverse a closing door when it contacts an obstruction. A safety reversal test uses the object specified in your opener’s manual to check that the door responds correctly.
- Safety Sensors: Located near the bottom of the tracks, these sensors send a beam across the garage opening. They should prevent the door from closing when the beam is blocked and reverse a closing door if the beam is interrupted.
What If Your Garage Door Fails a Safety Test?
If your garage door fails either test, stop using the opener and schedule a professional inspection. Our team serves Fort Wayne and nearby communities, checking garage door safety features, identifying problems, and explaining the repairs needed.
