TIL my garage door fix skipped a critical safety step

I tried to fix my garage door myself to save money. Got a cheap kit from the internet and watched a tutorial. Everything seemed okay until I hit the safety sensor part. It was frustrating, so I just wired around it to get the door moving. Now the door closes even if there's an object in the path. My neighbor's little boy often rides his bike in my driveway. I feel guilty knowing this could cause a serious accident. Fixing it properly will cost a lot more now. Not sure if I should come clean or just hope nothing happens.

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karen_nguyen305mo ago

Tbh, "wired around the safety sensor" is actually terrifying to read.

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tara_burns326mo ago

Yeah, wiring around the sensor is a classic "my future self will hate me" move. I once rigged a ceiling fan with speaker wire and duct tape. Lasted a week before it sounded like a helicopter crashing. You gotta fix that sensor, man. The guilt alone will eat you up every time you see that kid on his bike. A proper fix now is cheaper than a hospital bill or, way worse, a funeral. Just get it done before your clever shortcut turns into a lifelong regret.

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the_susan6mo ago

That guilt Tara mentioned just gets heavier the longer the hack job stays in place. Weather eats at those janky connections, vibrations shake things loose, and one day it just fails when you least expect. Fixing it right isn't just about money, it's paying off a moral debt before it comes due.

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