Safety Features

In the early 1990's, newly manufactured garage door openers were required to have the ability to automatically reverse upon contact with anything in its path due to a pressure sensor. Over time, the garage door parts wear down, and the pressure needed to close the door increases. Trained professionals can adjust your opener so the proper pressure is applied without compromising safety.

In addition to this auto-reverse safety feature, all new openers were required to have a photoelectric eye to sense objects under the door and reverse the door. These electronic eyes are located near the ground on both sides of your garage door and need a clear line of sight to operate properly. However, if improperly installed, your car may not be completely inside your garage and the photoelectric eye may not recognize. Oftentimes, you may not realize it until it is too late and the garage door is ruining your paint job.

If you are experiencing problems with either the pressure sensor or photoelectric eyes, Frank's Garage Door Service can solve your garage door problems and make adjustments to obtain the optimum balance of function and safety.