What are garage door openers?

This is the motorized device responsible for opening and closing garage doors. This process coordinates coded radio frequency signals sent between the remote or smartphone and the garage door motor.

Can You Install garage door openers without a professional?

It is ill-advised to install openers for your garage doors by yourself. A professional must ensure that the openers are installed correctly and work as they should. It usually takes about six hours to install the openers, and thus is a day’s work; you can have your chosen installer work out a suitable plan.

What types of openers should you choose for your garage door?

At Garage door Merced, the two main types of openers used are belt-driven and chain-driven openers. The two types of openers work equally well, each with merits and demerits. The belt-driven opener utilizes a rubber belt and comes at a higher cost than its counterpart. There is little friction in belt-driven openers; thus, this system is quieter.

Chain-driven openers use a chain to connect the motor and trolley. These openers are quite popular because they are economical and get the job done. On the flip side, they are rather loud because of the chain grinding on the trolley’s metal.

What are the best openers in the market currently?

For new installations, Garage door Merced recommends these three openers;

LiftMaster 8165W Contractor Series
LiftMaster Elite Series 8500W
LiftMaster 87504-267 Elite
Each of these openers is suited for different garage doors, and the choice will depend on how much horsepower you need and additional features. All these openers are easy to use and can be controlled by the myQ app.

What to look for in a garage door company?

You must ensure that the company understands your needs and can execute them properly. Garage door Merced offers the following services;

Round-the-clock services. If you have a garage door emergency at night, you can comfortably call them, and they will respond promptly.
They will send you an estimate before the work begins, and this helps you decide which type of openers to go for.
This company uses tested brands, such as LiftMaster and Genie, which ensures you get high-quality openers at a great price.
There are many openers you can choose from that are ideal for your garage door, as will be advised by the installing company. With the information above, you are better placed to make the right choice.

A chain drive opener will open and close your Merced garage doors by using a metal chain to open or close the door. This type of door opener is strong and reliable. However, if you are looking for a truly sturdy opener, a chain drive opener might not be the best option.

Belt drive openers are very quiet to operate. They are also reliable and perform well in a variety of different conditions. They tend to last a long time, but they require more of an initial investment than other types of openers. If you don’t mind spending a bit more money upfront, a belt drive opener is a good investment for a reliable garage door for quite some time.