LiftMaster Helps Homeowners Ready the Garage for Spring

Simple tips seek to improve functionality, operation and safety in and around the garage

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Mar 16, 2015, 09:00 ET

ELMHURST, Ill., March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter's impact has been felt across the country – more than 136 million Americans were affected by the last major snow storm¹. The good news is spring is just around the corner, and with that the spring cleaning-season.

LiftMaster is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers.

While bedrooms and bathrooms gain the most attention from homeowners these days², it's important not to overlook the one area that directly connects us to warmer weather – the garage. The garage door is the main access point to the home for more than 70 percent of homeowners, and a major hub of activity in the modern household, often serving as a family's storage center for everything from footballs to lawn mowers.

LiftMaster – the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers – is providing homeowners with helpful tips to ensure their garage and garage door openers are ready for the spring season. LiftMaster's tips include:

Think Vertical: When cleaning the garage, homeowners tend to think of space along the floor, but freeing up vertical space can be just as important. Instead of piling containers on the ground, think about installing wall shelves to maximize storage. If you want to clear-up additional overhead space, consider installing a wall mount garage door opener, such as the LiftMaster 8500, instead of the traditional ceiling mount.
Replenish Emergency Supplies: Early spring showers bring May flowers, and with that the threat of flooding and extreme weather events. Check to make sure your home emergency kit is up to code - replace batteries in flashlights and replenish your canned food and medical supplies. Also, ensure you have backup power sources available in the event of an outage – a home-generator and backup battery for your garage door opener will help maintain accessibility and functionality for your family, no matter the circumstance.
Ensure your Garage is Safe and Operating Properly: Perform a simple 3-Step Safety Check. The 3-Step Safety Check is a simple 45-second test you can perform on your garage door that checks the performance of key industry-standard safety features such as the photo eyes and auto-reverse.
Get Smart: In spring, families spend more and more time outside, whether going on vacations, to sporting events or the park. Connected home technology helps homeowners monitor who is coming and going from the home, and allows them to open or close the garage door from any smartphone, tablet or computer. "It doesn't matter if you're at the office, picking the kids up from school, on vacation or if you just drove down the road," says LiftMaster's Paul Accardo. "With MyQ technology, you can be sure your garage door is closed and the main entry point to your home is secure."

With these helpful tips, homeowners can ensure their garage is a functional space to be enjoyed year after year. For additional information on garage door openers and safety in and around the garage, visit LiftMaster.com.

About LiftMaster
LiftMaster is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers, as well as a major manufacturer of commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, telephone entry systems and related access control products. Driven by the access and security needs of the marketplace, LiftMaster's expansive line of state-of-the-art residential and commercial products are designed to fit any lifestyle or application, providing the latest technology and innovations in safety, security and convenience. For inquiries on LiftMaster products or to inquire about becoming an authorized Dealer, please visit LiftMaster.com.

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