Keep Remote Controls Secure

As an overall, remote controls are not expensive and perhaps this is the reason why people don't take such good care of them. Though, their proper functioning depends on their excellent condition and their condition would be determined by the frequency of their maintenance. The specialists at garage door repair Green Cove Springs know by experience that most consumers will start worry about their remotes only when they are lost or get seriously damaged. Have you ever thought that one of the greatest advantages of electric openers is that they are operated by a garage opener remote? If you want to keep feeling safe as you are entering your house, you must take the maintenance of the remotes seriously.

Are remotes safe?

They are as safe as they can be. Manufacturers still come up with new models and ideas taking into consideration the needs of contemporary societies, modern lifestyles and new technologies. The combination of all three parameters gave birth to new models and the rolling code technologies erased any possibility of the codes getting copied by someone else. Today, you can use a multicode remote to control multiple openers and the operation is very easy. One press of a button and you are already entering your garage.

Do remotes die?

It is obvious that all devices die but most consumers do not reach the point of relying on a very old remote. The secret of being safe is the frequent replacement of the remote since newer models can ensure enhanced safety. In the meantime, it is not odd to get locked out of your garage due to a dysfunctional remote but most problems are usually simple.

•     Check the batteries often because they will definitely die one day and it is preferable to keep some in the car as well.
•     Remotes might lose communication with the opener, especially after a power-cut, and need to be reprogrammed.
•     Dirt, sweat and dust must be cleaned and the inner circuit must be spotless, too.
•     If it gets wet or breaks, it would probably need replacement and it will be your chance to get a more modern one.

In any case, you need to keep the garage door clicker secure, well-maintained and clean; you must keep it away from kids and hidden from strangers. If you keep it in good condition, it will definitely protect you.