Definition
A small guard installed around the opener's emergency release mechanism so a hooked wire fished over the top of the door can't snag and pull the release cord from outside. Critically, a correct installation preserves the release's life-safety function — a firm, direct pull from inside the garage still disconnects the opener. It is one of the cheapest security upgrades a garage can get, and the first thing Door Serv Pro fits on a hardening visit.
Why this term matters for homeowners
Security terms cover how intruders actually target garage doors — the emergency-release fishing technique, code grabbing, unattended remotes — and the hardware and habits that shut those doors.
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Category: Security & Burglary Protection