SAFETY WARNING – GARAGE DOOR DANGER!
Are you aware that after 6-8 years some parts on your garage door will begin to wear and possibly fail? Do you know what can happen? Our family found out the hard way, when our entire garage door collapsed down like a large roof over our indoor garage space one evening. Luckily, no one was in the garage at the time, and I can only imagine how my two little girls would have been crushed and possibly killed had they been standing underneath.
We had to call an emergency garage door service to come lift the door back onto the tracks so we could at least close and lock it for the night. When I asked the service technician what caused it to come off of the tracks and collapse, he said the springs gave out. Our garage door is eight years old.
Many home owners are not aware, and the garage door manufacturers certainly do not post any warnings, that after five years the springs become worn, and when they give out, severe damage to your home, and or yourself or another person, can occur. Springs should be replaced at five or six years – don’t wait until a major accident to decide to have your garage door parts looked at and serviced. If you are aware, you can protect your family and prevent a possible tragedy! Here are some helpful tips:
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