Do you have any idea if it is easy to open the door by an intruder?
1025564
It can be made difficult; there is an easy way for the owner to disable the door lift. In addition, my track rails have metal slide bolts that would stop the door from lifting, but the owner must remember when they are set, as the machine lift would destroy itself trying to open. I also have heavy padlocks which do much the same thing. And if you're really worried that you might forget and use the remote when the door is secured, pull the plug on the motor to insure it is disabled. A bit inconvenient but eliminates "owner error". No handles on the outside makes it fairly difficult and very noisy to yank the whole door out of the wall frame with a truck and a heavy cable or rope. If that happens, other consequences will result. No such thing as "perfect" security if someone is really determined and very foolish.
1025565
If the burglar is outside the garage trying to get in, this door can just be opened by prying a door stop between the door and frame, then use a coat hanger to open the release latch. This has a cord, not a latch so the burglar would have to get the string, and it has to be pulled straight down. From the outside it cannot be done. If the person was inside trying to leave, it would be easy to open, but not from the out side like seen on youtube videos.
1025566
In my opinion, no it wouldnt be easy. THe geometry of the arm that connects the door to the opener motor would be a significant downward force. I am not concerned about that security issue on my garage
2102074
If you pull the little blocker and lift it the gate should be really easy to open. You may need to oil the gate.
1672110
I have not tried it, but I think someone could kick it in. If you are worried about an intruder, do not install a dog door.
953006
No. Otherwise a tiny piece of metal inserted into the re-key hole would allow anyone entry to your house...
1314146
I have these gate openers, 2 of them, I dont think a person can "pull" them open, but they may open if someone would "pry" them with some sort of pry bar.
1565005
I find it very easy to open, right from the get go. You can even do it one handed. Slide the latch with your thumb and pull up on the gate. Then swing it open in either direction. It closes just as easily. Just put it back in place and let go.
100274
Not easily no. It just depends on how tightly secured it is to your wall. When we installed it, we didn't have any studs to install it to so it is not as sturdy as I would like. You definitely have to use two hands to easily open it one holding the base, the other lifting the actual door. If you use one hand it may not open as easily.
1017041
Yes. If they have the code, they can open the door unless you have another lock on the inside.
981189
Yes I believe you can but it was designed to activate on it's own for that very scenario. As it detects the person coming to the door it "self activates" no need to do it yourself.
1083281
There is not a definitive answer to this question. I can say this: After a good deal of research this door jammer is hands down the best one made!!! It is worth the extra cost over the others. I bought 3 of them, one for each entrance door to our home. We tested it as much as possible without risking damaging our door and I can say there was no breach to entering. Yes, someone intent on coming in can destroy the door itself but in the meantime with the Buddybar Door Jammer you have bought yourself some valuable reaction time! The intruder has a definite obstacle to overcome!
1017040
It locks with the turn of a knob. Yes, it can be opened with the code while someone is inside.
138454
I haven't tried to break into it, but it feels VERY secure. It is a solid metal piece of hardware. Even if someone were to pry if off of the house I doubt they could open it. Hope this helps.
982443
Yes, its very easy to open one handed. You shouldn't have any problem doing so.
1901090
They are very easy to open. There is a tab you pull up that opens the doors. I have been happy with this
1391038
The door has a fairly strong magnet. You should not have a problem with them opening unless considerable stress is involved.
1522329
I doubt this would be good for keeping strangers out. It might be a BIT of a deterrent, but would probably be broken through easily if they really wanted to get in. It's much better for keeping your kids from opening doors they shouldn't. Hope this helps!
792493
Yes, gate is easy to open. I simply lift up the lath and move the gate forward or backwards to enter.