Trouble Area #8
Broken garage door hinges and loose door hardware can be a dangerous combination. Garage doors should be fitted with safety devices to prevent accidental closing injuries. Doors into the home from the garage are required to be fire doors per code and equipped with automatic closers.

Location: Garage
Symptoms: Loose hardware, noise, faulty reverse, spring malfunction, jerky operation, missing or defective door closers.
Damage Risks: Injury or death of family member, damage to car, failure of door or opener.
Damage Costs: $750 - up
Preventive Action: Inspect, test, lubricate, tighten and adjust hardware at door and mechanism annually.

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