Getting injured during a DIY project from power tool injuries, to falls from ladders, to blunt injuries and puncture wounds.
2. Less Attention to Detail
A sharp eye is vital to do garage door repairs. Missed details can ruin garage door repair.
3. Increased Costs
Damaging major components such as springs and cables during repairs, can eventually eat into savings from undertaking DIY repairs. When it comes to garage door repairs, hire a professional to help you avoid any costly mistakes.
4. Voids Your Warranty
A manufacturer warranty which will cover anything that goes wrong with your garage door. These warranties, however, are only valid if a qualified and licensed professional performs repairs when necessary.
5. Time Factor
Garage Door repairs take time. If you have busy schedule, a competent technician can solve your time issues.
STATS
Over 7,000 pinching injuries (which can result in finger amputations), more than 2,000 crushing injuries (caused by a falling garage door), and 800 lacerations (from the glass in garage windows).
Garage door accidents are responsible for 20,000 to 30,000 injuries every year.
As an estimate, more than 12,500 garage door injuries happen every year alone in the U.S.A.
More than 2,000 injuries are caused just because of a sudden fall of a garage door and attempting to get in or out of the garage when a door is closing.
Around 1,500 injuries are from spring snap, glass and other sharp edges.