The Three Main Types of Residential Garage Door Openers – A Crash Course
Topic Overview
- 1.What are the three main types of residential garage door openers (according to current standards), and how do they compare in price
- 2. How do chain drive, jackshaft, and belt drive garage door openers each work
- 3. How do the noise levels compare among the three types of garage door openers
- 4. What type of maintenance is required for each garage door opener
- 5. Why does the power and capacity of a garage door opener matter
- 6. What are the latest smart features available on garage door openers
From the homeowner’s perspective, when buying a new garage door, naturally, the focus is primarily on the style and aesthetics of the door itself. Automatic door operation is a given, and usually, not much thought goes into the opener. The door installer will assess the application and recommend an opener based on door height and usage; the homeowner may never think of asking questions about how the opener works and which design best suits their needs.
For those homeowners who like to be informed about the details of a purchase, here we’ll cover the three basic types of garage door openers and how they work - along with how they compare price-wise, with noise level, and maintenance. We’ll also touch on power and capacity requirements and trends in smart features.
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