Although automatic garage door openers are a fantastic convenience, they may also be a weak link in your garage security. Garage door openers include an emergency release lever, which is normally attached to a cable. This lever is usually overlooked unless you lose electricity and are unable to open the garage door automatically. However, if you pull the lever down, you may manually lift the door.
If you want to make this access a little more difficult or remove it entirely for safety or security concerns, here are some garage security options to consider.
Increasing Safety
• Disconnect the emergency release cord’s handle. When you need to trip the emergency release lever, the handle connected to the cable offers a little convenience. It is also something that is reasonably straightforward to grasp from the outside. A potential intruder will have difficulty removing the handle from the cable.
• Shield the windows. It is considerably simpler to trip the emergency release lever with a clothes hanger if you can see what you are doing. Without a clean window, the work takes extra time and effort. Even frosted windows will improve garage security while still allowing light to enter.
• Set aside the automated garage door opener. Going “old school” will provide you with more garage security, but at the expense of ease. Disconnect the garage door opener and lock the door manually. This implies that when you come home, you must get out of the vehicle, open the door, and raise it manually. It’s just like old times. It also implies that someone who does not have the key will be unable to accomplish the same thing.
• Set up a wireless keypad. A wireless keypad is a terrific addition if you’re locked out of the home or just want to go into the garage without coming inside or searching for a remote. You just programme the keypad with your code, which is inexpensive and simple to install. Then, raise the cover and input the code to unlock the door. Except for those who don’t know the code, it’s far easier than a clothing hanger. You could feel better at ease deactivating the emergency release lever if you have a wireless keypad installed.
• Install motion-activated lights. Installing a motion sensor light or two above your garage door can lessen the likelihood of a garage break-in at night. The majority of thieves dislike working in the sunlight.
• Lock the house’s front door. Many individuals do not even have a lock on the entrance leading from the garage to the home. This is because they believe that the garage door offers all of the security they need. However, if someone gains access to the garage, they will have difficulty entering the home if the door has a sturdy deadbolt lock. Consider this door in the same way you would any other outside entrance door in your home, and protect it appropriately.
• Never leave the garage door remote in your vehicle. If you must leave it in the vehicle, be certain that the doors are secured and the remote is not visible from the outside. Having one fastened to your visor is convenient, but it also serves as an invitation to anybody considering stealing into your home. Replace the clip-on remote with a compact one that you may put on your keychain to keep the remote with you rather than in the vehicle. For further information, contact the manufacturer of your garage door opener.
