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The ability to open your garage door with the push of a button has never lost its appeal because it saves you from manually opening and closing the door and possibly straining your back or sustaining an injury. If it’s time to replace your garage door opener, refresh your memory about available options with the following information below.

Garage door openers come in numerous forms so you can select the ideal choice for your home; discuss these possibilities with your family:

  • Chain Drive: Chain drive garage door openers use chains to push or pull a carriage connected to a metal bar. The bar is connected to your garage door to open and close it at will. Chain drives are one of the louder options available, but they remain popular for their low maintenance, affordability, and durability.

  • garage-doorBelt Drive: Belt drives utilize notched rubber belts to open and close the carriage. They are otherwise similar to chain drives and offer the same reliability without the noise. Belt drives subsequently work well for attached garages.

  • Direct Drive: Advertised as the quietest of all garage door openers, direct drives feature one moving part only. They also include a traveling motor instead of one that remains stationary as the door opens and closes.

  • Screw Drive: This model features a carriage operated by a threaded steel rod. The lack of moving parts makes screw drives attractive in regards to maintenance, but are also known for excessive noise, extreme temperature sensitivity, and slow movement.

  • Jackshaft: Another possibility, jackshafts attach to the wall of your garage rather than the ceiling and make little noise. Its motor operates pulleys and cables that cause the torsion bar to turn and the door to open.

Smartphone apps from top garage door manufacturers make it possible to open and close your garage door from any location, regardless of opener type. Some offer real-time updates, so you’re instantly notified when someone opens or closes the door.

 

Discuss opener features and pricing with the friendly experts at MP Garage Doors. The premier garage door company has proudly served the Southeast Alabama tri-­state area for over 25 years and offers a full suite of services and products, including door installation and repair. Call (334) 793-2089, visit the website to learn about products and services, or like the company on Facebook for more great tips.

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