Are you interested in purchasing a garage door opener or just have some questions about your current opener? In this article, we are covering the top 5 most common questions asked about garage door openers.
What Are The Different Types Of Garage Door Openers?
There are a variety of garage door openers available on the market today, right here at Straight Up Garage, you will find 3 such openers with belt drives, chain drives, and screw drives.
The belt drive is just as it sounds, the garage door opener uses a belt to move your garage door rather than a chain. When it comes to openers, this option is typically the quietest.
The chain drive is the most common garage door opener. It uses a chain to push or pull a trolly that controls whether your garage door goes up or down. Chain drive garage door openers tend to be a bit loud.
The screw drive garage door opener is a bit different than the other two. In this case, the garage door opener rotates a threaded steel rod to move your garage door. While there are fewer components to this type of garage door opener, it is also the loudest of the three.
Can I Install My Own Garage Door Opener?
Quick and easy installs are typically okay for the DIY individual to handle. That being said, it is recommended to work closely with an experienced garage door technician to not only ensure that all safety precautions are taken, but that the garage door opener is both installed correctly and functioning as it should.
Is My Garage Door “Hackable?”
Whether you’re gone for the day or going on vacation, knowing your garage door will remain safely shut in your absence will provide a peace of mind that we can all enjoy. It is true that there are some devices that have allowed thieves to “hack” garage door openers. If this type of theft is of concern, be sure to get a garage door opener with Intellicode® Security installed. This system works to prevent would be code thieves from gaining access to your garage door opener.
Can I Get A Battery Backup?
There are several models of garage door openers that have battery backups included, and others where you are able to install a battery backup. Having a backup is great for instances of power outages and power failures. Many garage door opener battery backups will provide you with an additional 20 hours of power, give you plenty of time to get everything sorted!
Do I Need To Reprogram After A Power Outage?
If your garage door opener does not have a battery backup installed, then reprogramming your garage door opener remote after a power outage may be needed. Don’t worry, this is easy to accomplish with instructions included in the owners manual, along with on the back of your garage door opener.
Have Additional Questions?
If you have more questions then don’t hesitate to give our expert technicians a call right here at Straight Up Garage. Along with garage door openers, we have a variety of garage doors and offer routine maintenance, installations, and repairs.
