Neat accessories that provide extended security to your garage:

Genie and Liftmaster are battling to come into the 21st century with some pretty nifty accessories. Also, there is a somewhat simpler and less expensive entry into garage door opener security that I will discuss in the next few blogs.

Garage Butler
Automatic garage door closer
Security system

First, there is the economical solution. It is called the Garage Butler. The Garage Butler works with ANY garage door opener that has an open/close button and safety sensors, meaning it is not brand specific. This system consists of a wall station that mounts near your garage exit door. You can use it to open and close your door via a button on the Butler. That way, it can replace the single button or wall console at the back door. It connects using the existing wiring for the wall console if you prefer. The kit includes a two-piece proximity switch that mounts one part on the garage door and another part adjacent to it on the door frame. That way the Butler can determine if the door is closed.

Proximity switches detect switch closure without direct contact, but simply being close to each contact. Kind of like dancing: close counts.

The Butler has six timer settings so it will close an open garage door after a pre-set interval that YOU determine, anywhere from 3 minutes to 60 minutes. It works by sensing that the door is not in a closed position and automatically operating the door to close after the set time interval. You can also over-ride the automatic closing feature if you are accessing the garage door for an extended period, and then reactivate it when you are done.

It has a couple of safety features so if it gets dark in the garage, the closing feature will reactivate itself if you forget to. It will also beep for 30 seconds every time before it closes the door to alert you it is acting automatically. Pretty handy device. Especially for those who, like me, are somewhat forgetful. Saves you from turning around a few blocks or miles away and going back just to verify that your door is securely shut.

For further information or to order at a special sale price right now, call 888-346-3173, or visit www.garagedoorsupplyco.com to see and order.