When you do your yearly maintenance, what do you usually do? The answer to this usually depends on the needs of your home, which can include repainting a room, getting a new dishwasher, landscaping your backyard, and a number of other things. Unfortunately, many people forget to check the status of their garage, as it’s usually not a place that people prioritize. That being said, without maintenance, your garage can have dangerous safety hazards. Here are 3 of the safety hazards to watch out for in your garage.
Electrical Issues
Electrical wiring can deteriorate over time due to environmental conditions or other reasons, such as rodents nibbling on the wires. There are different problems that can arise, such as: electrical circuits that are old, overloaded electrical outlets, improper usage of extension cords, light bulbs that are the wrong wattage (can overload wiring), and even faulty wiring. These issues can be dangerous if not maintained.
Garage Clutter
Even some of the most organized people have trouble keeping their garage organized. If you can relate, you’re not alone. That being said, there are often safety hazards that come along with this problem. To start, you can trip over your things, or items can fall unexpectedly. In addition, it’s not uncommon for people to improperly store combustible liquids, which can cause a fire.
Garage Door
Your Clermont garage door has a lot of power; it has to in order to lift your door every time you open and close it. Since there are so many parts that contribute to its functionality, problems can arise if one – or multiple – of these parts stop working. For instance, if your garage door cable isn’t working well, it can snap and fall unexpectedly. Not only can this damage your valuable items, but someone can get hurt.
Maintaining your garage is an important part of upkeeping your home. To prevent any harmful safety hazards with your Clermont garage door, contact us to inspect and repair your door.