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It is no surprise that the holiday season creates mass hysteria. In several states, according to the FBI, December is the peak month for burglaries as folks leave homes unattended during the holidays. It is important for people to take steps to keep their house secure.
One of the most often overlooked security issues is the garage door. Fortunately, there are a few easy tips that people can follow to increase their garage door security. This can go a long way toward providing everyone with better peace of mind both while in and out of their house.
TAKE THE GARAGE DOOR REMOTE OUT OF THE CAR
One of the first steps that people can take to secure the garage door is to take the remote out of the car. Yes, it is convenient to keep something in the car to open the door, but this also creates another security risk. First, the remote can fall out of the car where it might be picked up by someone else. Second, some people forget to lock the car.
This means that the garage door remote can easily be taken from the car, creating a major security risk. Finally, the garage door remote might also break, or batteries may die potentially stranding people outside of the home. Try to avoid leaving a garage door remote in the car for these reasons.
USE A SMARTPHONE APP THAT INTEGRATES WITH THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Instead of relying on a manual garage door remote, why not use a smartphone app that integrates with the garage door opener? This is a convenient app that allows the user to control his or her garage door. These apps can also provide information on when the garage door is opened. If it links with a home security camera, people can see who is accessing the home and be alerted when the garage opens. Furthermore, this app is under password or fingerprint protection on the phone, making it hard to steal or break into. Because of this, garage door smartphone apps are rising in popularity.
ADD FROSTED GLASS TO THE WINDOWS
A lot of crimes are crimes of opportunity. Therefore, it is important to make sure that people cannot see into the garage. If people cannot see what is inside, they are less likely to be tempted to steal it. This is where frosted glass can be helpful. Frosted glass will preserve the aesthetic appeal of the garage door while concealing what is inside. This is a straightforward tip to increase the security of the garage door.
INSTALL MOTION LIGHTS OVER THE DOOR
Finally, consider installing motion lights above the garage door. If someone gets close to the garage door, the motion lights will turn on, drawing attention to their presence. This will alert the homeowners as well as the neighbors to whatever is happening in front of the garage door. This can be enough to ward off people who would otherwise be thieves or burglars, creating a more secure garage.
At Next Day Garage Door, we offer a variety of garage door features and garage door openers that can elevate your home’s security to the next level. Homeowners – do not wait until a problem is created. Jump head of the curve. Check out some of the various garage door features available to keep your home secure.
- LiftMaster Automatic Garage Door Lock: Powered by myQ technology, homeowners can open and close their garage door from anywhere* and receive alerts if its left open. The sound of the garage door lock engaging with the door provides homeowners with the assurance the garage door has been secured. When two locks are installed, the two-point locking system has been engineered, tested, and approved to meet hurricane-ready requirements by reinforcing the garage door automatically. The Automatic Garage Door Lock 841LM is available and sold separately for LiftMaster Garage Door Opener models: WLED, 8550WLB, 8360WLB, 8580WLB and 8587WL. The Automatic Lock is included in 8500W.
- Garage Door Openers w/ MyQ Technology: Many LiftMaster and Chamberlain garage door openers are equipped to function with the myQ application. The myQ phone application allows you to monitor the status of your garage door REMOTELY from anywhere around the world. It is even compatible to sync with other home services and alarm systems such as Alarm.com.
- Hide the Manual Lever: In most cases, this is the best way to keep someone from using the coat hanger trick to break into your house. This also means that you will not be able to get in this way yourself. You can secure this by adding a lock box to it. If you are not sure how this is done, technicians from Next Day Garage Door are available to assist.
If you’re in the market for a new garage door, Next Day Garage Door is here to help. We have a wide variety of different style garage doors to choose from and would be happy to help answer any questions you have about them. Next Day Garage Door prides itself on providing exemplary customer services.
We take every measure to ensure you are satisfied with all your garage door installation and repair needs and will do whatever it takes to earn your business and remain lifelong clients. We pride ourselves on being large enough to provide professionalism and reliability, yet small enough to provide personalized service.
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