Operators

Simple Steps To Picking The Right Garage Door Operator

Buying a new garage door opener can be a easy experience. You just need to understand the differences between the 3 types of available openers and see what a professional installation looks like. If you spend a couple of minutes with this page we promise you’ll feel a lot more confident when purchasing your opener, in less than 10 minutes …

Let’s begin by learning the 3 types of available garage door openers:

Belt Drive

Belt drive garage door openers are the quietest on the market, and the belts typically have a warranty for life so dependability is not a problem. Warranties may depend on the manufacturer, but we’ll let you know prior to the installation. Because they are dependable and so quiet, belt drives are considered to be the “top of the line” garage door openers. The only down side is price; belt drives are a little more expensive than other types of openers.

Chain Drive

Chain drive garage door openers are the stalwart of the industry. They are ultra reliable and less expensive than the belt drive which makes them a popular choice. Chain drive openers can be a good choice to save a little money when your garage is not attached to your home.

Direct Drive Opener (Jackshaft)

Jackshaft Garage Door OpenerThis specially designed garage door opener is mounted to the wall beside the garage door. It frees up ceiling space that can now be used for maximum storage and provides a perfect solution for low and cathedral ceilings.

Pictured right, you can see how this new opener differs from a traditional garage door opener in where the opener is mounted. It is adjacent to the door on the front wall rather than hung down from the middle of the garage’s ceiling.