An automatic garage door opener is a standard luxury in homes now. We open and close these
garage doors a handful of times daily with little thought. But what you should think about is
what happens in a power outage. I’m sure you have candles, matches, and flashlights on hand.
Many people even have gas generators.
But you may have yet to consider whether your garage door can open and close without power.
And if you keep your car or any equipment needed in an emergency in your garage, it can be
even more of an issue! Thankfully, there is a simple solution: garage door battery backups.
How Does A Garage Door Battery Backup Work?
A garage door battery backup is as simple as it sounds. It is a battery that kicks into use when
the power is out. You’ll find the battery inside the door opener. They work when you need
them to! Emergencies and power outages can be stressful enough. Knowing that you don’t
have to try and manually lift open your garage door or wait for the power to come back on
because you have a backup battery in place is one less thing for you to worry about.
Does My Garage Door Have A Battery Backup
Due to the worst wildfire season in history and the dangerous situations it caused in California,
all garage door openers sold or installed after July 1, 2019, have backup batteries included. If
you purchase now or have in the last few years, your door already backs up! But this safety
feature should be in every home regardless of where you live so you can leave through your
garage anytime.
If you have the manual for your garage door on hand, check there first. Alternatively, you can
quickly check your garage door unit itself. The unit may have the battery visible or even
indicator lights showing the battery’s status. Another surefire way to know if you have a backup
battery and if it works correctly is to test it during an outage. However, this is not the ideal time
to find out!
Luckily, if your garage door has no battery backup, you can install one onto an existing opener.
Contact the manufacturer or a professional at Door Tech who can tell you available options that
are compatible with your garage door model.
Available Brands With Backup Power
Many popular brands like Liftmaster, Genie, Chamberlain, Craftsman, and Guardian offer
models with built-in battery backups. With regular use, these backup batteries last
approximately one to two years. In addition to backup batteries, each brand has a model with
various other features. These include but are not limited to drive systems, horsepower, security
features, and smart connectivity.
Don’t Wait, Backup Today
At Door Tech, we want you to be as safe and prepared as possible. We can inspect your garage
door and see which backup battery works with your system. We can also install a new system
with a backup battery already included or replace an old backup battery!