While you don’t necessarily need a battery backup for your garage door opener to function, we strongly recommend one. There are a lot of things to love about living in California, but the weather can be unpredictable at times. You should always be prepared for a power outage, and a battery backup can keep your home secure and your family safe in an emergency.
This safety feature is so important that the California Senate has introduced legislation on it. If your electronic garage door opener was installed after July 1, 2019, the law requires it to contain a battery backup. You can learn more about this legislation and see our recommendations for battery backup in our blog post.