The garage is one of the largest parts of your home and it contains many items that could potentially be hazardous. These tips will help you to maintain a high level of safety in your garage.

Three Possible Hazards in Your Garage to Be Aware of

Your garage in Orange County is where you likely store your tools, lawn care equipment, hazardous chemicals, bicycles, outdoor sports equipment and your vehicles. These items, along with your garage door and its opener, have the potential to create safety hazards. These tips can help you to keep your family as safe as possible.

Spills

An oil leak from your vehicle, a spill of old paint, or a drip of grease from your garage door’s opener can create a slippery situation. Keep all liquids in their original containers. If you suspect that your vehicle has a leak, put some kitty litter or sand under it to soak up the fluid. Have a technician check your garage door opener once per year to make sure its tracks are properly lubricated.

Door Problems

Your garage door has springs that are under high tension. It also has a motor-powered electricity and many moving parts. A single malfunction of any of these parts could cause the door to unexpectedly fall, reverse or come down when you do not want it to. To avoid garage door problems, be sure to listen to it as it opens and closes. Any unusual sounds can be a sign of a mechanical problem. Look at how it hangs and make sure that it is level. If it starts to tip, its springs may need to be replaced.

Broken Laser Guides

The safety laser in your garage is a part of its opener. This laser controls your door’s motion. If the laser is blocked, it will not close all the way. This is an important safety feature in case a child or pet is in the way and someone tries to shut it. Be sure to check the laser’s power and functionality. A broken laser could permit the door to close onto a person or object.