Relying solely on your garage door opener and not carrying a key can be risky!

Recently, we have had a rash of calls from customers that have been locked out of their homes because they refuse to carry or hide a key to their home. Below are several reasons why you should carry or hide a key to your home.

Malfunctioning Garage Door Opener: Your garage door opener may malfunction, leaving you unable to open the garage door. If you don't have a key, you could be locked out of your garage and house making you unable to access your car or other belongings.

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Power Outages:

If there is a power outage, your garage door opener may not work. Again, if you don't have a key, you could be unable to open your garage door. When you replace your old garage door opener, consider one with a battery back-up.

Battery Issues:

Garage door remotes and keypads typically run on batteries, and if the batteries die, you won't be able to open the garage door. If you don't have a key, you could be stuck outside your garage or home until you can replace the batteries.

Security Concerns:

If someone gains access to your garage door opener, they could potentially break into your garage and house stealing your belongings. By carrying a key, you can add an extra layer of security to your garage. Always lock the entry door from the garage to the house.

Overall, it's a good idea to carry a key as a backup in case your garage door opener malfunctions or you experience a power outage or battery issue. This will ensure that you can always access your garage and belongings when you need to. It Is much less expensive to hide or carry a key than to call a locksmith.

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