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Urgent – 1993 CPSC RULE

To reduce the number of deaths and injuries to children and pets who became entrapped beneath garage doors with automatic openers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) established a new set of rules in 1993 for automatic residential garage door openers.

The rule was enacted as part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 1990. It required that any automatic garage door opener/operator manufactured on/or after January 1, 1991, conform to the various entrapment protection requirements laid out in the legislation.

The 1993 CPSC rule contains a lot of information, but the primary substance is any garage door manufactured after the ruling is required to have a safety reversing mechanism. This feature uses two sensors on either side of the door. If at any time during the closing of the door an object, pet, or child interferes with the beam running between the two sensors, the door immediately stops and reverses.

If you have a garage door opener that was manufactured and installed before this ruling, then it’s time to replace it with a new one. If you have a garage door opener, it needs to be equipped with a safety reversing mechanism.

• Openers that do not have photoelectric eyes.
• Openers that have been recalled.
• Openers have been discontinued where parts are not available.
• When the cost to repair exceeds the value to replace. If you own a pre-1993 version – then you’ll be interested in learning more about the benefits a replacement can provide.

There are two size motors are available today for residential uses. They are the ½ and the ¾ horsepower motor. There are also European models that have 500 or 700 Newtons of power. However, this is the same equivalent as the ½ and ¾ HP models, respectively.

If you hear the motor running but not going anywhere, chances are you might have a manually disengaged opener or the gears could be worn out. From normal wear and tear, no annual maintenance, or a rough running door. It can cause the main drive gear (inside the casing) or the chain sprocket on top shear.

It is repairable but in most cases. If it has reached a certain age, it might be in your best interest to replace the opener entirely. *We do not repair garage door openers over 15 years old.

There are several common signs that may indicate that your garage door opener is broken. Some of these signs include:

1. The garage door doesn’t open or close: If your garage door won’t open or close, this may indicate a problem with the opener.

2. Strange noises: If you hear grinding, scraping, or other unusual noises when the garage door is opening or closing, this may indicate a problem with the opener’s motor or gears.

3. The door opens or closes only partially: If your garage door only opens or closes partially, or if it reverses direction before closing all the way, this may indicate a problem with the opener’s sensors or limit switches.

4. The opener is hot to the touch: If your garage door opener feels hot to the touch, this may indicate that it is overworking or that there is an electrical problem.

5. The remote or keypad doesn’t work: If your garage door opener’s remote or keypad doesn’t work, this may indicate a problem with the opener’s receiver or transmitter.

6. Continued motor operation. The operator’s motor keeps on running after the door opens.

If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to have your garage door opener inspected by a professional as soon as possible. Delaying repairs can lead to further damage to your garage door system and may pose a safety risk to you and your family.