The best garage door opener is the one you install and then never think about again. It is so easy to use and so convenient in every way that you think about it only when you are purchasing it. After that, it fades into the background of your life, offering years and years of hassle-free service. Here are the criteria we used to rank the best garage door openers:
Features The best garage door openers have plenty of horsepower so they can easily handle even heavy doors. We loved the openers that are forward-looking, designed to integrate seamlessly with home automation systems. The finest garage door openers also offer an alternate power source(Battery backup) so you are never stuck with an inoperable door you experience an outage. We like garage door openers that are designed to keep noise at a minimum, too.
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Most garage doors are heavy enough to cause serious injury and even death, so safety features on garage door openers are very important. Security features also are valuable considering the fact that the garage door not only secures vehicles and anything else stored in a garage, but also offers indirect access to your home in most layouts. We looked for things like automatic lights, reverse-opening capabilities (Saftey eyes) and strong locking mechanisms on all garage door openers in our lineup.
LiftMaster Electric opener model 8550 make you rethink what’s possible in a Garage Door Opener With a full-suite of innovative features including smartphone control, Battery Backup and advanced security features, these openers will give you peace of mind that your garage is always safe and secure
Ease of Use
You might not think it could get easier than pushing a big button to open a door, but some garage door openers make things even easier by offering key-less entry(Keypad) and multiple remotes. We also looked at features that make ownership easier from the very first day, allowing you to easily install and maintain the system yourself.
Drive Mechanism
H&O Garage Door Syosset NY offers two different drive mechanisms to accommodate your home and budget. If you’re looking for a smooth and quiet opener for a garage door with rooms located above the garage or attached to the garage, the belt drive is going to be the best for you. You can also choose a chain drive opener, which is perfect for garages that are unattached to the home.
Help & Support
Good customer service is important for any product. It is especially important for the class of garage door openers we considered. We looked primarily at products designed to be installed by a professional door company, so it’s vital the product you choose offers its own layer of customer support and guarantees. Even if you are fairly handy you are sure to have questions at some point along the way. We offer wonderful warranties.
Your next garage door opener will likely last for years. Whether those years are carefree or plagued by calls to your favorite handyman depends on the choice you make now. Our in-depth reviews will help you find the best garage door openers on the market.
Estimated Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Skill Level: Moderate
What Is a Garage Door Spring and What Does it Do?
There are two types of garage door springs: extension springs and torsion springs, with the latter being the more common of the pair. Both serve the purpose of assisting the lifting of the garage door and maintaining a smooth and balanced opening and/or closing. Essentially, the spring acts as a counterbalance.
Extension Springs
These are typically located above the horizontal garage door track and run perpendicular to the garage door.
Torsion Springs
Torsion springs are typically centrally located above the garage door and run parallel to the garage door opening.
Estimated Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Skill Level: Moderate
What Is a Garage Door Spring and What Does it Do?
There are two types of garage door springs: extension springs and torsion springs, with the latter being the more common of the pair. Both serve the purpose of assisting the lifting of the garage door and maintaining a smooth and balanced opening and/or closing. Essentially, the spring acts as a counterbalance.
Extension Springs
These are typically located above the horizontal garage door track and run perpendicular to the garage door.
Torsion Springs
Torsion springs are typically centrally located above the garage door and run parallel to the garage door opening.