Garage Door Sensor

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Purchasing a garage door sensor is definitely a good investment. These items are not costly, but they are extremely efficient in giving you the peace of mind that your garage door is perfectly closed and that your car is safe inside it. Still, there are a number of things that you can do in order to provide for the optimal working of the sensor you are using and to avoid damage more effectively.  

You have to make sure that the garage sensor will not obstruct the opening and closing of the door. It is also essential for it to be placed relatively high so that small children and pets cannot easily reach it and cause some kind of damage. The optimal distance from the ground at which the item can be installed is approximately six inches. You can also place it slightly higher or lower depending on the specifics of your garage door.

You do not need to be a very technical person in order to install these standard garage door sensors. The instructions that come along with it should be more than complete and easy to perform. Some models can be either attached to the wall with the use of specifics stickers or mounted with the use of screws. The latter might be a bit more difficult and uncomfortable, but it will surely make the sensor more stable and provide for its optimal functioning to last longer. Furthermore, in this way the device will be less prone to accumulating dirt and easier to clean.

The regular cleaning of your garage door sensor will allow for its better operation and will prevent damage. Using a soft cotton pad dipped in alcohol to rub the surface of the device and then dry it with a cloth should be sufficient. Just remember to switch the power off first.