A garage door is made up of many moving parts that all work together to keep it operating smoothly. While each component is essential, the garage door opener is of particular importance. This is what prevents you from having to manually open and close the heavy door every time you leave or come home. However, decades ago, people weren’t fortunate enough to have electronic openers. Here’s a brief overview of their history. 

The Early Days 

C.G. Johnson invented the first automatic garage door opener in 1926. Despite the added convenience, they didn’t become popular until more than a decade later.

Early openers were controlled by wired devices. Homeowners could open them by flipping a switch inside the garage or inserting a key into a post located outside.

Professionals developed wireless technology after World War II, which sent radio signals between a receiver and transmitter to communicate with the garage door opener. Although this made it possible to raise and lower the door without getting out of the car, the shared frequency also opened others in the neighborhood. 

Modern Solutions 

A fix code system resolved the radio frequency problem. Soon after, a rolling code technology was created, which homeowners use today. This generates a unique code each time a garage door remote is activated. Additionally, many modern homeowners can control and monitor their garage door openers with a smart device. 

Whether your garage door opener needs to be repaired or you’re in the market for a new system, turn to C & C Garage Door and Services, LLC in Middletown, OH. They’re backed by more than two decades of experience, and carry a large selection of quality doors and will help you find the ideal match for your needs, style, and budget. Call (513) 423-6205 to speak with a friendly technician, or visit them online to learn more about their services.