The garage can be used to host block parties, garage sales, or serve as the main entryway to your home. It is often bustling with activity in the summer months. Get your garage ready for summer.
The Chamberlain Group is a manufacturer of LiftMaster garage-door openers and residential access solutions.
* With the additional traffic running through the garage during this time of year, it’s wise to perform a periodic safety inspection of your garage door, especially those equipped with automatic openers.
* Test the opener’s safety reverse mechanism monthly by placing a piece of wood or a roll of paper towels in the path of the door. The garage door should be closed. If the garage door does not reverse or retract in the closed position, it is likely that there is a safety problem. LiftMaster.com allows you to locate a certified dealer in your area and to learn how they can fix the problem.
* Since storage and organizational needs change between spring and summer, it’s a great time to pull out the patio furniture and keep other items you need for the season, such as the lawn mower, grill, and recreational items and toys near the exit to the garage so they are easy to access and use.
* It may seem like you’re adding to the mess, but grass clippings are great for keeping dust under control in your garage. When you next mow your lawn, spread your fresh lawn clippings onto the garage floor and then sweep it clean.
* Keep the garage clear of oily and greasy rags as they are easily flammable and can ignite spontaneously. A fire extinguisher should be kept in a readily accessible place in the garage.
* Protect your garage (and entrance to your home) while you’re away on a summer vacation. A LiftMaster Fingerprint Keyless Entry can be installed to protect your garage and prevent anyone from accessing it while you are away. It recognizes up 10 unique fingerprints to identify your garage. The Fingerprint Keyless Entry is ideal for busy families. It eliminates the need to search for keys and worries about children in the neighbourhood knowing the code.
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