Power surges & outages are common during thunderstorms, and can sometimes "confuse" the garage door opener circuit board. If your opener will not function after power has been restored:
1. Confirm that the opener is engaged with the door if you've used the door manually
2. Reset the opener.
For detailed instructions, please visit our website at http://www.lestersgaragedoors.com/page6.html or call Lester's Garage Doors at 352-372-6479!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Garage Door Security, Part II
Security is near the front of everyone's mind, especially in regards to home security. Here are a few more tips on how to keep your garage secure using your garage door opener:
#1. When you move into a new home, it is adviseable to change the code for you garage door remotes and keypad. This is also important if a remote is lost or stolen. If your operating system uses dip-switch technology, you might consider replacing it with one that has rolling-code technology. Rolling code simply means that each time the remote & the opener communicate, a different code is used. This prevents your code from being "grabbed" by any outside technology and used to operate your door without your knowledge. For directions on how to reprogram your Genie (rolling code or dip switch technology), Multicode, or Hoermann brand remotes & keypads, please visit the help page of our website at: http://www.lestersgaragedoors.com/page8.html.
#2. Do not regularly store your garage door remote in your vehicle unless your car is secure inside the closed garage. There have been recent cases in which a thief will break into a car, steal the garage door remote and come back later when the occupants are gone. We recommend utilizing a keypad or the built in control system in your car (when available), or taking the remote inside with you at the end of the day.
#1. When you move into a new home, it is adviseable to change the code for you garage door remotes and keypad. This is also important if a remote is lost or stolen. If your operating system uses dip-switch technology, you might consider replacing it with one that has rolling-code technology. Rolling code simply means that each time the remote & the opener communicate, a different code is used. This prevents your code from being "grabbed" by any outside technology and used to operate your door without your knowledge. For directions on how to reprogram your Genie (rolling code or dip switch technology), Multicode, or Hoermann brand remotes & keypads, please visit the help page of our website at: http://www.lestersgaragedoors.com/page8.html.
#2. Do not regularly store your garage door remote in your vehicle unless your car is secure inside the closed garage. There have been recent cases in which a thief will break into a car, steal the garage door remote and come back later when the occupants are gone. We recommend utilizing a keypad or the built in control system in your car (when available), or taking the remote inside with you at the end of the day.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Garage Door Opener Security, Part 1
Keeping your home secure is a big priority. So how can you know that your garage is secure at night or when you're out of town? Here are a few tips to get you started:
#1. Always keep the door connecting your home and garage locked.
#2. Unplug opener (with door closed and still engaged to motor) or use a vacation switch when going out of town.
#3. If you have an outside keypad, be sure to keep the passcode secret among persons with that information. A temporary pin can be programmed for guests or repair persons to use in your absence. Refer to your users manual for programming directions (for Genie keypad instructions, please visit our website at www.lestersgaragedoors.com under "Help Page" on the navigation bar).
#4. Check remotes and wall button regularly to confirm that buttons are not sticking. If you keep any spare remotes stored in your home, be sure that there is nothing pressing down on top of them. A stuck button can cause the door to operate on its own, which can leave your home vulnerable.
#1. Always keep the door connecting your home and garage locked.
#2. Unplug opener (with door closed and still engaged to motor) or use a vacation switch when going out of town.
#3. If you have an outside keypad, be sure to keep the passcode secret among persons with that information. A temporary pin can be programmed for guests or repair persons to use in your absence. Refer to your users manual for programming directions (for Genie keypad instructions, please visit our website at www.lestersgaragedoors.com under "Help Page" on the navigation bar).
#4. Check remotes and wall button regularly to confirm that buttons are not sticking. If you keep any spare remotes stored in your home, be sure that there is nothing pressing down on top of them. A stuck button can cause the door to operate on its own, which can leave your home vulnerable.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Garage Door Safety, Part 2 – Childproofing
Keeping our children safe is the top priority of every parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, even the babysitter. So how can we protect our children from the dangers of the garage door? Here are six important steps you can take to “childproof” your garage door.
1)Install wall button & keypads out of reach of young children. Also, be sure to instruct your children never to play with hand-held remotes, and keep them stored out of reach.
2)Keep the door in sight from the time it is activated to the time it stops. This way, if a child does come near the door you can warn them.
3)Test your garage door opener’s reversing mechanism monthly. The door should reverse when it comes in contact with a roll of paper towels.
4)Talk with your children about the dangers of a garage door. For example:
*The garage door is the largest moving object in the home, and can weigh from 150 to 400 lbs.
*Discuss the dangers of being pinned beneath a garage door.
*Injuries often occur from touching the door during operation. Moving sections,
hinges, rollers, cables, etc. can be very dangerous - even when using the door
by hand.
5)Teach children not to walk, run, or play under or near an open or moving garage door. Again, ensure that your child understands the danger of being pinned!
6)Encourage your child not to play games like “beat the door”, and also not to hang from the bottom of the door (springs hold the entire weight of the door, added weight will put stress on the springs).
I hope these tips will be helpful to you! If you have any questions, comments, or even tips please feel free to post them. Have a great week!
1)Install wall button & keypads out of reach of young children. Also, be sure to instruct your children never to play with hand-held remotes, and keep them stored out of reach.
2)Keep the door in sight from the time it is activated to the time it stops. This way, if a child does come near the door you can warn them.
3)Test your garage door opener’s reversing mechanism monthly. The door should reverse when it comes in contact with a roll of paper towels.
4)Talk with your children about the dangers of a garage door. For example:
*The garage door is the largest moving object in the home, and can weigh from 150 to 400 lbs.
*Discuss the dangers of being pinned beneath a garage door.
*Injuries often occur from touching the door during operation. Moving sections,
hinges, rollers, cables, etc. can be very dangerous - even when using the door
by hand.
5)Teach children not to walk, run, or play under or near an open or moving garage door. Again, ensure that your child understands the danger of being pinned!
6)Encourage your child not to play games like “beat the door”, and also not to hang from the bottom of the door (springs hold the entire weight of the door, added weight will put stress on the springs).
I hope these tips will be helpful to you! If you have any questions, comments, or even tips please feel free to post them. Have a great week!
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