SACS GARAGE DOOR REPAIR offers garage door battery backup installation in Sacramento to keep your home safe and compliant with California SB 969. Enacted in 2019, this public safety measure requires all new garage door openers to include a battery backup unit. Whether built into a new door opener or added as a supplementary unit to an existing motor, we ensure your system is ready for any power loss.
When the power grid goes down, a battery backup ensures you aren’t trapped inside—or locked outside—of your garage. This is critical for emergency evacuations during California’s wildfire season, but is equally valuable during rolling blackouts or winter storm outages.
The Lawrence PBU Backup Battery Is Our System of Choice
The Lawrence PBU battery backup system is one of our favorite backup units we recommend to our customers. It supplies 120VAC power to maintain garage door motor functionality during a loss of power for up to 24 hours. Contact us to find out more about installing a battery backup or check out the brochure below to learn more about the Lawrence PBU battery backup for garage door openers.
Features:
- Optional extended life battery pack
- Wide compatibility with garage door openers
- Reliable power for up to 24 hours
The Battery Backup Installation Process
Not sure if your current opener supports a backup battery? Our technicians make the process simple:
- Testing & Walkthrough: We simulate a power outage to test the system and make sure you know how to read the power status.
- System Assessment: We evaluate your existing garage door opener to see if a supplementary battery can be integrated, or if a full replacement is required.
- Professional Installation & Wiring: We mount the backup unit, ensure all wiring is secure, and integrate it with your opener motor.
Have more questions about battery backup options for your garage door opener? Or need another service for your garage or storefront doors? We offer overhead door and opener installation, repair and maintenance for homes and businesses across the greater Sacramento area. Schedule a consultation or, in case of emergency, give us a call at 916-4-GARAGE for 24/7 emergency garage door service.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the age and model of your current motor. Many modern openers support add-on backup units, but older models may need to be fully replaced to be compliant with California SB 969. We can assess your setup and give you the most cost-effective option.
Most high-quality backup batteries will maintain a charge for up to 24 hours on standby, and allow for roughly 20 to 40 open-and-close cycles, depending on the weight of your garage door. Adding an additional battery pack can increase standby hours substantially.
Typically, the 12-volt batteries inside the unit need to be replaced every 1 to 2 years. Many systems will sound a beeping alarm and/or flash a warning light when the battery can no longer hold a full charge.