Garage door openers use mechanical technology and are powered by electricity. They will allow you to open and close your garage door without much effort. Having to do this manually can be exhausting, and an inconvenience when you are trying to juggle getting children and groceries in and out of the house. Read on for further insight as to why a garage door opener might be a great addition to your home.
Variety of Garage Door Openers
There are three main types of garage door openers, all of which have their advantages and disadvantages.
- Chain Driven Opener – A Chain drive uses a metallic chain a bit like a bike chain. These are capable of handling heavier doors, are usually low priced when new and parts are cheap to replace. However, they do need a little maintenance and can get very noisy if the chain is not lubricated.
- Belt Drive Opener – The belts for a belt driven opener are made of a high-quality rubber. These are generally the quietest and most maintenance free. However, the belts do need replacing occasionally and they can be on the expensive side.
- Screw Drive Opener – This type uses a long metal rod that has a thread, just like screws. Although it is often noisier than the belt driven opener, it is quieter than the chain driven one, and comparatively cheap. It does require frequent maintenance and repair to keep it in good working order.
Which one you decide on is probably down to the type of garage door you have and your budget. There is much more detail and information about them all to help you make a decision at Garagedooropenersystem.Net.
Convenience and Ease of Use
A garage door opener is so much more convenient than having to pull up on your drive, stop the car, get out to manually open the garage door, drive in and then close it after you. Garage door openers are very easy to use, and with a remote control, or an app on your smartphone, you do not have to leave your car to drive into your garage. A simple push of a button is all it takes.
This can be particularly useful if the person operating the garage opener does not have the strength to handle a heavy door. There could be various reasons for this, such as age or illness.
Choosing a Brand
The garage door opener market is like any other. There is a lot of competition, and they all want you to buy their product. Shop around for somewhere that offers a wide range of garage door openers so that you can choose the right fit for your home.
It is probably best to compare several brands and to look closely at the specifications. Each maker will have their recommendations as to what type of garage door is best for and will tell you if you can install it yourself or if you will need a professional to do it for you.
Whichever type and brand you decide on, budget is another important consideration. But when you have found the right one for you, you will wish you had installed a garage door opener a long time ago.
