Power outages during storms can cut off access to your garage. When the electricity goes out, most garage door openers stop working completely, which means your car stays stuck. That puts you in a tough spot, especially when rain is pouring down or wind is picking up.
Wagmore Garage Doors installs reliable battery backup systems that keep your garage door running when the power goes out. We make the process fast and straightforward. Call us today to get your garage door ready before the next storm hits.
904-584-4828Storms in Southern Florida can knock out power for hours at a time. When that happens, a garage door without battery backup becomes a problem. Here is what that looks like in real life:
Your car stays stuck in the garage until power returns.
You cannot get into the garage if the door won't open.
Heavy rain and flooding make manual door operation risky.
A door that won't close correctly leaves your property exposed.
Outages often hit right when you need to leave or get home quickly.
Older openers can be nearly impossible to release by hand.
When the power goes out, the battery backup automatically kicks in. You don't need to flip a switch or do anything manually. The system lets you open and close the door multiple times before the battery runs low.
Once the power comes back, the battery recharges on its own. You won't need to replace it after every outage. The whole process runs in the background, so your garage door keeps working as usual.
Not every garage door setup is the same, so it helps to know what kind of backup system fits your opener. We can take a look at your current setup and point you in the right direction. Here are the two main options:
If your garage door doesn't work during a power outage, that's a clear sign your backup system needs attention. Some situations are more obvious than others, but every one of the following requires immediate action:
During a power outage, a battery backup provides a limited number of open and close cycles. This is usually around 20 to 50, depending on the system. That's enough for most short outages, but not for days-long use. Once you hit the cycle limit, the door will stop responding until power returns or the battery recharges.
Battery life varies by brand and usage, but most backup batteries last between 2 and 5 years before they need replacement. If your battery is old or is taking longer to recharge after outages, it's time to swap it out. We can check your current battery and let you know exactly what it needs.
A battery backup is a smart upgrade, but it's not the only way to improve your garage door. Wagmore Garage Doors offers several other upgrades for your system:
Wagmore Garage Doors has years of experience providing reliable garage door repairs in St. Johns, Fruit Cove, Ponte Vedra, and nearby cities. We focus on quality results and clear communication every time. Check out our reviews to see why customers continue to choose us. We offer:
If your opener doesn't have a working battery backup, now is the time to fix that before you're stuck in the rain. Contact Wagmore Garage Doors now for a free service call.
We've helped homeowners and businesses in Jacksonville and St. Augustine stay prepared, and our reviews speak for themselves. Call us or submit our online form to schedule your battery backup upgrade.
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