There are many fine electric door openers on the market today. All must comply with safety standards that will prevent the garage door from causing damage or injury to property and people. The safety devices must be checked by the user on a regular basis in order to make sure that they are operating properly. See the manufacturers instructions on how to make the proper test and please test the unit on a regular monthly basis. If you live in the greater Phoenix, AZ area and prefer that the test be done by done by us, please call 602-437-3300 to schedule an appointment.

National advertising has played a large role in making  consumers aware of certain brands of operators and radio controls. But there are quality machines that are available even though not as well advertised as those companies who have been able to put and keep their names in front of the buying public. Some manufacturers of residential garage door openers feel that the machines should not be installed by homeowners or handy-men but by qualified employees of qualified companies. This becomes a matter of choice by the purchaser but there are obvious advantages by having the installation made by qualified people, such as insurance coverage and on the job warranties.

Merchandising through building centers and catalogs has made a huge impact on garage door opener sales. It has made many new homeowners aware that a garage door opener is within their reach financially and is often the first purchase they make after moving into a new home. Garage door openers can be purchased as an installed or not installed item. We, at American, believe that an opener should be installed by our trained technicians.

Merchandising through building centers and catalogs has made a huge impact on garage door opener sales. It has made many new homeowners aware that a garage door opener is within their reach financially and is often the first purchase they make after moving into a new home. Garage door openers can be purchased as an installed or not installed item. We, at American, believe that an opener should be installed by our trained technicians.

HERE ARE A FEW OTHER GOOD REASONS:

1. The garage door should be oiled and adjusted for best manual operation possible. Many homeowners are unaware that their garage door must be serviced on a regular basis. The better the door works by hand, the more sensitively the safety devices can be set on the operator. We oil and adjust each door and inspect it for worn or unsafe parts before the opener is installed. THIS IS IMPORTANT!!  We suggest that YOU NEVER attempt to adjust your garage door springs. The springs are under great tension and may injure you.  If you live in the greater Phoenix, AZ area and would like your garage door serviced and adjusted, call 602-437-3300to schedule and appointment.

2. There are “tricks to every trade” that make a product perform to the maximum. We know most of them and use them to make your unit perform the best it can.

3. The new safety devices have been added to garage door openers for a reason. Even though many consumers feel they are not necessary, THEY ARE.  And they should be installed in a proper manner so the safety devices do the job for which they were intended.

4. Most injury to people and pets and damage to  garage doors and vehicles is because the sensitivity or limit switches have not been properly set.  The garage door opener reversing mechanism must be set so that the door will reverse if obstructed. This is the reason the door must be in proper working condition. The reversing mechanism can be set so that it will overcome the resistance caused by a poorly working door, and by doing so, the safety factor of the machine is disabled.

Since 1959, we at American Garage Door Co., Inc. have been involved in the sale and service of electric garage door openers. We believe that our experience with various makes and models is important. So ask us what units have proven to be long-lasting and trouble free. Call us at 602-437-3300 if you live in the greater Phoenix. AZ area.

ABOUT GARAGE DOOR SAFETY

Your garage door is the largest moving object in your home. The absolute convenience of an electric operator must be balanced with the responsibility of proper use and maintenance. Please, keep children from playing in the area of your door and keep radio controls and wall push buttons out of their reach. It is recommended that you take the time to check on a monthly basis to ensure that the built-in safety systems are adjusted correctly and functioning properly.