With so many DIY shows on television and articles online, it’s tempting to take the DIY approach to most repairs in and around the house. However, that’s not the best idea in every situation. It really is a good idea to leave some of these repairs to the experts. You wouldn’t attempt to perform your own surgery, so why attempt something as dangerous as replacing a garage spring? The potential for injury and death is high in both cases! Think about these four reasons to leave garage repair to the experts:
Safety
In 2015, 10,580 injuries were caused by garage doors, according to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Something as seemingly simple as a garage spring repair can result in serious injury—even death—when attempted by an untrained person. It’s imperative that you leave the heavy lifting (literally) to the professionals.
Security
Many homeowners with an attached garage claim that the garage door is what they used as the main entrance to their house. That means if the garage door is not secure, it opens the home up to potential burglary. Ensuring your garage door is tightly shut and can lock in place correctly will allow you to have the sense of security that’s so important. An expert can inspect the door and make necessary repairs so that you can rest easy.
Knowledge
Garage door repair professionals at Amega are experienced in diagnosing and repairing problems correctly the first time. Our technicians are able to diagnose your issue accurately and quickly, let you know what the changes will be, and get started with the repairs to get your garage door or opener back in proper working order swiftly. Meanwhile, an untrained person attempting to diagnose the problem may easily misdiagnose it at first, attempt to repair something that’s not broken, and waste time and money. That brings us to the next reason to leave garage repairs to the experts.
Cost
While safety should be the biggest concern, it still may not be enough to sway some homeowners from attempting their own repairs. In that case, think of it this way: by attempting a repair yourself, you may end up damaging the garage door beyond repair. Our experts have years of experience and have basically seen it all.
Whether you purchased a garage door from Amega Garage Doors or not, we’re happy to work with you to keep your family safe. Give us a call today to let us know how we can help.