Garage Door Opener Installation & Replacement

Garage Door Openers: A common luxury

Since their rise in popularity, garage door openers have proven to be long-lasting and invaluable to many homeowners. However, there are many reasons to upgrade your garage door opener if you haven't yet, despite their apparent longevity.

Reasons to Install or Replace your Garage Door Opener

If your garage door opener isn’t equipped with newer features, you could be at risk for a break-in or a failure of the system. Some more reasons to replace and upgrade your garage door opener include:

• Automatic Reversal- Since 1993, all garage door openers have been required to come equipped with a safety reversal mechanism that utilizes two sensors, positioned about 6 inches above the floor. This feature allows the garage door to come to a halt if anything passes the sensors.

• Quieter Operation- Most older garage door openers work using a chain drive, which can be very loud and disruptive, especially late at night. Newer options utilize belt drives, screw drives, and chain drives that will be much quieter.

• Better Security- Outdated models of garage door openers can easily become vulnerable to thieves as they operate with a fixed code. Newer models can come equipped with “rolling codes” that change consistently each time the button is pressed.

• Keypad Entry Options- Many older models did not come with the additional option of a keypad entry system, which eliminates the need for remotes or keys, and can be useful for children and teenagers to gain access to the home when parents are not around. Newer versions of these systems can even be fingerprint scanners for extra security.

• Battery Backup- With this feature, there’s no need to worry about issues with the garage door during a power outage.

• Homelink Connectivity- Many of the newest models of garage door openers are compatible with the Homelink feature that many newer models of cars are equipped with. This means that the doors can be programmed and controlled from the car, while also alerting you when the door has been opened or tampered with.

If you’re thinking it’s time to replace your garage door opener or install a new one, HomePro Match is here to help!