After the thunderstorms rolled through last night, you find that your garage door is no longer functioning this morning. Now what?
Lightning strikes can cause damage to many items in a house. The most susceptible items are GFI outlets, any electronic machines ( TV, computers, audio equipment, etc.), dimmers, switches and elements of an electric appliances, and yes, your garage door openers.
- Using an inexpensive outlet checker, check all outlets for malfunctions such as open grounds, neutrals, etc. Open the circuit breaker box and do a visual check for any signs of arcing or burned wires.
- Unplug any device plugged into a receptacle and inspect the metal plug prongs for any signs of burns. If you find dark pits or any melted metal, the plug and outlet should be replaced.
- Test landlines telephones and cables to make sure they still work.
If you are not comfortable doing these inspections yourself, ask your electrician to do a quick check. This should take less than an hour to complete and give you peace of mind.
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