Have they improved the emergency release latch mechanism or can someone still break into a garage with this garage door opener in 6 seconds flat?
515370
I didn't think the opener lasted 6 seconds, much less would stop somebody from breaking in. In all seriousness my experience with this opener is that it is very low quality, i would not have any expectations for improvements.
515371
Yes, as most garage door openers can be.. You can prevent it with a tie wrap or paper clip. Check out some youtube videos on the subject.UPDATE*** I looked at it last night, and the release lever is designed to release with a pull toward the power head. this would seem to negate the 6 second break in risk.Also, I have 2 of these.. One is 2 years old and working fine.. I like them..no problems so far.
515372
Yes, as most garage door openers can be.. You can prevent it with a tie wrap or paper clip. Check out some youtube videos on the subject. UPDATE*** I looked at it last night, and the release lever is designed to release with a pull toward the power head. this would seem to negate the 6 second break in risk. Also, I have 2 of these.. One is 2 years old and working fine.. I like them..no problems so far.
1844421
This is the same lock mechanism that Kensington has used for years. It would take a really hard jerk to get it by just a quick pull. The weakest link is probably the strength of computer opening itself that probably varies from computer to computer. You might get jerked over however. I'd worry about something else.
1430430
Quite easily. The automatic locking feature can be easily retracted (just like a deadbolt in a door), and the manual feature with the opener requires only a tug on the provided rope. You can also purchase a battery backup to open the door when the power is out. It's an excellent system.
716785
Does your elevator still click? Just get hung up a little? The clicker in mine broke the first day and then we had a problem with the replacement part Plan sent as well. I ended up taking the garage back because I was running out of time for returns and worried about repeat breaking.
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
180803
Also not a direct answer to your question, but for my outside car I put a garage door keypad inside rather than a traditional single-button garage door opener. That way if your car is broken into, the bad guy would need to enter a code, not just push a button. A lot more secure than a normal garage door remote and not all that inconvenient for the user.
1908388
If it's lined up correctly in the installation when the door is closed a strong magnet pulls the pin into its locked position and keeps it there. Works almost too well. Pulling the handle to open requires some adult umph. So know this. Opening the requires 2 hands, one for this safety latch and one for the doors normal latch. So walking through with a rake is nearly impossible. It works well for safty if the door closes its locked.
1896644
You till have to use the latch as before. The bar actually prevents people from pulling on the flimsy plastic slide cover and using it as the door closer. Check out this video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/QwjMmGZvj2oHope this helps.
283093
I had the same problem with openers breaking, that is why I purchased the Ez-Duz-It. I have only had mine a few weeks, and it definitely seems to be built better. It is heavier, but not so much it is hard to operate. So, I can't answer your question to longevity, but the quality is there.
369182
Yes, a manual unlock from the inside exists. You can pull down on the release cord and manually open the door. Once the cord is pulled down the opener will freely allow the door to open from inside or outside. There is no way that I am aware of to unlock the opener from the outside without pulling the cord first. There arother openers with a battery backup that work when the power is out but this one does not have a battery backup.
348635
Seeing what Calvinbob said I would completely agree. my friend has the older version with 2 locks but the door does not hook latch into the bottom of the frame. I prefer the new style better. My dog is crate trained as well and doesn't try to escape. I have seen the pictures of crates torn apart by dogs and find it hard to imagine. If the dog can tear this apart your going to need to spend a good chunk of money on something really extreme.
1371606
Not sure which garage opener you have so I can only comment on my system. My opener is not a fixed frequency like most newer ones. These openers are designed as frequency "hopping" for security purposes. This doorbell DOES NOT, in any way, interfere with my garage opener.
301104
There is only four buttons so you quickly become used to the pattern of buttons you need to press. I have tested this in the middle of the night, it took seconds to open the safe. Very good safe, there is a LED light that shines once it opens. Pick a 3 or 4 digit code and you will be good.
1284071
Yes the the relay is adjustable for set amount oftime open up to 10 min and latching one click open next click locked operation. It uses the seco-larrm one button remote system the inside exit button is just a normaly closed push button that interupts the power to the lock directly so needs to be close to door when used. I just use the remote to open the door
1888397
Yes, it is easy to use and seems safer than other types, which require strength and skill. The opener requires the person to shut it off by using the same black button to turn it on before it will stop rotating.
1416514
I had someone install this for me, but I think to answer your question - yes... once you put in the key and turn it to open the garage, the switch will automatically move to its original position then you can remove the key.
1522330
No. Someone could kick this lock open pretty easily. We use them on inside doors for child-proofing purposes i.e., locking door to basement so our toddler can't pull the door open and fall down the stairs.