You Did Everything Right - But a $1 Piece of Wire Can Still Let a Thief In

You did your homework. You installed a top-rated security system. Even got the best cameras on the market.

And now? You're watching live footage of a thief breaking into your garage—with a freakin’ piece of wire.

Yes, seriously.

It sounds ridiculous, but it’s real. A simple wire is all it takes. The weak point? Your garage door’s emergency release mechanism.

Most homeowners don’t realize this built-in safety feature can be easily exploited. A thief only needs to slide a wire through the top of the garage door, hook onto the emergency release cord, give it a tug—and boom—they’re in. It takes seconds.

If your garage is attached to your house and the interior door is unlocked? Now they’re inside your home. That’s how countless break-ins happen across Edmonton every single day.

This trick is well-known among criminals—and sadly, most homeowners don’t even know it’s a risk until it’s too late.

Here’s how to stop it:

1. Install an Emergency Release Shield

This shield blocks access to the emergency release mechanism from the outside, making it nearly impossible to hook with a wire.

2. Install Garage Door Locks

These add an extra layer of protection by preventing your door from being pried open, even if someone tries.

At Edmonton Home Safety Solutions, we install both of these essential upgrades in our Standard Home Fortification Packages.

Want peace of mind? Book to get your home secured today!

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