Most homeowners don't think about the security of their garage doors, but they should. If you have a garage door that's old or doesn't work properly, it could be inviting trouble into your home. Thieves can gain access to your home through an open garage door, which is why it's important to make sure yours is secure at all times. Here are some steps you can take:
Keep your garage door closed at all times, unless you are actively using the space.
Keeping your garage door closed at all times is critical for security. This means that you should only leave the garage doors open when you have a clear and present need to do so—for example, if you are loading or unloading something into the garage. Otherwise, keep those doors shut tight! The reason for this is simple: it cuts down on the likelihood that someone can break in while you're away from home by lessening their opportunities to access your house through the backdoor (as opposed to breaking a window).
If it's necessary to leave your garage door open while unattended, make sure that it's secure by locking all of its components manually. This includes not just locking any other exterior doors leading into this space but also securing such important items as an automatic opener(s) and power switches for lights located there as well. And finally, if possible (and this may not always be feasible given some locations), consider adding an additional lock on top of these measures so anyone attempting entry will have one more hurdle between them and success!
Don't let kids play with your garage door's remote.
As a parent, you know that leaving your children alone with the remote to your garage door can be a recipe for disaster. If they find it and begin playing with it, they may accidentally open the door. If you have a security system installed on your garage door, they could also accidentally open it without your knowledge. It's better to place the keypad in an area where the kids cannot reach it or even know where it is located.
Don't leave your garage door open for long periods of time.
It is important to remember that a garage door opener can be programmed to close the door automatically after a period of time. This is another good reason not to leave your garage door open for extended periods of time. Leaving your garage door open for long periods of time can make it easy for people to get into your garage, which puts valuable items at risk.
Find out if there is a "vacation" setting on your garage door's remote control/security system
If you have a remote control for your garage door, see if there is a "vacation" setting. This will keep the garage door from opening for a set period of time, and it is useful when you are leaving town for an extended period of time.
Keep people from getting into your garage by keeping the door closed at all times and securing it when you aren't home.
● Keep people from getting into your garage by keeping the door closed at all times and securing it when you aren't home.
● If you are going to be away for a long period of time, use a garage door security bar (or other such device) to prevent someone from gaining access to your garage by breaking or forcing the door open.
● If you are going to be away for a long period of time, use a garage door security bar (or other such device) to prevent someone from gaining access to your garage by breaking or forcing the door open.
● Purchase one or more locks for each exterior side panel that opens onto public property; this will help prevent someone from gaining entry via these doors.
Conclusion
It's time to secure your garage door. If you've been putting it off, don't wait any longer! We hope this article has given you some tips on how to prevent your garage from being broken into by would-be thieves. Remember that when you're purchasing a new garage door opener for your home, consider looking at models that offer different levels of security or an additional remote control so only authorized users can access the space.
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