Do you have an automatic garage door? If so, you have a garage door opener installed. The opener is the motorized part that turns the chain or belt that opens and closes your door. If you have an old system, then it is time you install a new one.
Here are the reasons you need a new garage door opener.
1. Garage Door Opener Safety Features
Back in 1993, garage door openers were required to have a reversing mechanism. This means that if someone or something gets under the door while it is closing, it will automatically sense that and reverse. If your opener hasn’t been replaced since then, you do not have that safety feature.
Not sure if you have a reversing mechanism in your opener? You can figure it out very easily. These openers have safety eye sensors that are installed at the bottom of the doorway. There should be two, one on each side of the doorway. When the beam gets interrupted, it will keep the door from closing.
2. Reduce Noise
Many of our customers think that is normal to hear a lot of noise when the garage door is in operation. On the contrary, you shouldn’t have that much noise going on. Of course, there will be some sound, but it shouldn’t be enough to wake the dead.
A newer model will reduce the noise you hear when you are operating your door. This is especially important for those with attached garages.
3. New Systems Have Greater Security
One of the latest advances on the market is the security features new openers possess. Older models actually put you at risk for break-ins. Newer models have rolling code features, which means that the code changes every time you use your door. This keeps a hacker from being able to duplicate your code and get into your house.
Also, many models are equipped to be used by your smartphone. Apps like the MyQ app will alert you if your door is not closed. You can also have it alert you if it opens while you are away.
4. Power Outages Are Not a Problem
With older systems, you weren’t able to use your garage door if the power was out. Now, you can buy an opener that has a battery backup. Some of the models allow you to use the door for up to 3 days on the battery.
5. Open The Door With Your Phone
Instead of keeping up with a remote control, you can install an app on your phone to open your door. Many openers are already equipped with this feature. If the opener is not able to do this, you can buy a kit and install that feature on your existing opener.
Call Today For a New Opener
Ready to install a new garage door opener? If so, call us today. We can send one of our technicians out to your house to make the installation. If you already know which opener you want to be installed, they can order the part and make the installation. If not, they will go over your options and help you decide.
Call now so we can get one of our professionals over to your house. We can’t wait to help you.
