So, you’ve seen all the signs that your garage door has run its course, but when you swap it out, you realize you need a new garage door opener as well.
However, now you’ve run into a bit of a conundrum. With all the different kinds of garage door openers out there and the multitude of specifications that exist, what garage door opener do you need?
Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to give you the top ten tips to find the garage door opener that’s best for you.
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What Garage Door Opener Do You Need?
The first thing you’ll want to determine is what type of garage door opener you want for your garage. There are three types, one of which is the chain drive opener. This uses a chain pulley system to raise and lower your door and is the most flexible and affordable of the three options.
Belt drive systems don’t make as much noise as their chain counterparts (and use a rubber belt in place of a chain) but are a little more expensive. The computerized jack shift system gives you the most power but at the highest cost.
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Power Behind the Motor
One thing you’ll want to check is how much power your garage door opener brings to the table. You’ll need different power levels for lifting different kinds of garage doors after all (the heavier the material, the more power you need).
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Bring the Noise
Do you want a garage door that risks waking the whole house when you crack it open or one that provides you with a little more stealth? Different openers bring different levels of noise to the table.
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Speed Demon
The speed at which a garage door opener works is also something to keep in mind. Waiting for eons to get into your garage is no one’s idea of fun, after all.
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Door Composition
Checking what material your garage door is made out of is vital for ensuring your opener works properly.
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Door Size
This goes hand-in-hand with our last step, as you’ll need the right level of power to open your door of choice.
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Safety Comes First
Another thing to check is whether or not your garage door opener comes with any safety features. Functions like special sensors to detect if something’s in the path of the door are key for keeping the members of your household safe.
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Money Talks
You’ll want to consider how much you can afford to spend on a door opener. After all, it doesn’t make sense to fall in love with something top-of-the-line when you don’t have the cash to get it.
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Anti-Hacker Features
Make sure you check what kind of safety features your garage door has for unauthorized users if it operates remotely. Special locks or specified network connections will help in this department.
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Bonus Features
Finally, try to consider all the little perks that come packaged with the opener. Does it have a battery backup? Is there a security light (or any light at all)?
Open the Gates
There you have it. You’re ready to get out there and grab the perfect one for you today.
If you want to shop a large selection of options, feel free to contact us and let us know how we can help.
