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Considerations
To help address the safety concern, new door openers are now provided with several safety features. These include a control that will automatically stop and retract the door if it hits on an obstruction, a pressure-sensitive stop or electronic eye that will also stop the door’s forward motion if it contacts something or an object crosses the beam, and a manual release control to disengage the opener in an emergency. The Schultz Property Inspection Technical Staff recommends that all garage door openers be checked on a regular basis following the manufacturer's recommendations. If the door opener does not function properly, it should be disabled and serviced. Malfunctioning or older (pre-1993) door openers without the new safety features should be replaced.
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