When considering home security, many homeowners overlook the importance of their garage in maintaining a stable and safe household. Here’s a guide from the garage door installation experts here at Garage Door Repair Chicago on why you should never leave your garage door open at night.
By Doing So, you Tempt Thieves
If you leave your garage door open, you will be tempting thieves. Thieves often scope out properties for vulnerabilities before attempting break-ins, and an open garage door essentially advertises all the belongings in your garage, including:
- Cars
- Yard Equipment
- Lawnmowers
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Snowmobiles
- Bicycles
- Snow Blowers
- Motorcycles
- And much more, really anything of value.
Pests
By leaving your garage door open, you are essentially inviting pests into your home. These critters include mammals like squirrels, mice, rats, and racoons – and horrible insects like cockroaches and wasps. It’s likely these animals are searching for shelter from the cold, which is sad, but your home shouldn’t be their shelter. These animals, once inside can cause damage ranging from a nuisance to serious issues that drastically impact your quality of life, and lead to costly repairs.
Weather Damages
By leaving your garage door open, you are allowing any fluctuation in weather to enter it’s way inside your house. Hard winds, rain, sleet, snow, and even hail can quickly find it’s way inside from an open garage, causing serious damage. This can also impact the energy efficiency and comfort levels of your home, making it difficult to keep your home at a comfortable temperature.
