Automatic garage door closer

Have you ever left home and wondered  to yourself did I close the garage door, the fact you are asking yourself the question means you are not sure. So what do you do, drive home to check the door is closed or just carry on, if you carry on you will have that worry with you until you return home.

So why is it so important to ensure your garage door is kept closed?

Over 40% of all home burglaries occur by thieves entering through an open garage door.

Stop inquisitive animals in particular Raccoon’s from pillaging your belongings stored in the garage.

Prevent water pipes from freezing and bursting in the winter months.

Many Home Owner Associations will fine you for leaving your garage door open.

What is the solution to forgetful family members who forget to close the garage door?

An automatic garage door closer, these devices are simple to install and have various features such as adjustable wait time before the door automatically closes, audible and visual alerts prior to the door closing and automatic closure at dusk.

Do you live near an airbase or military installation and find your garage door sometimes opens on its own? This is caused by interference from high power communication systems that can activate the radio receiver in your garage door opener. The automatic garage door closer is the answer to the problem.

Automatic garage door closers are not recommended for use with garage door openers that do not comply with the latest government safety requirements, i.e. automatic reversing mechanisms and electronic photo eye sensors that detect obstructions. If your garage door does not have these government mandated safety features, replace or update your garage door opener before installing an automatic garage door closer.

Below are a range of automatic garage door closers.

 

Autocloser-GA – Automatic Garage Door Closer

Deter theives and restore peace of mind by making sure your garage door is closed.

Audible and visible alerts before closing provide extra safety.

Installs easily in minutes to almost any garage door opener.

Requires 110V ac power outlet – no batteries to replace.

Weight: 1.7 lbs.
The Garage Butler – Automatic garage door closer

This Garage Butler automatically closes your garage door when you forget to.

It connects to your existing garage door opener and can be set to close your garage in increments from 3 to 60 minutes.

Includes a manual override for when you want the door open and a light sensor that automatically closes the door at dusk.
EZ Home Alert – Automatic Garage Door Closer

The easy to install EZ Home Alert will automatically close your garage door at a preset time of 3, 5, 10, or 20 minutes.

The system includes a sensor for the door and a wall mountable control panel that can be programed not only to oversee the garage door, but also turn on lights or lock a door from inside the house.

Size: 3.5″ x 3″ x 1″
Skylink GT100 – Automatic Garage Door Closer

The GT100 receiver / control panel replaces your existing wall push button. The GS101 garage door monitor / sensor will detect when the door has been open for the pre-set time and send a signal to the GT100 to close the door.

Door closing time adjustable from 2 to 20 minutes.

Audio warning when the door is about to close.

A wireless keypad and remote control can also be used with the GT100 receiver.