Due to many moving parts and exposure to weather factors, garage door openers do wear out and need to be replaced periodically. With technological improvements, the opener you may be considering now is significantly different from the one you bought previously. Abundance of smart features is common, as is integration with other smart home systems. Regardless of these fancy options, your primary goal is to have an opener that will perform its function. Consider which drive is optimal for your needs, as some will have a longer life, but noise levels may differ.
Key Takeaways:
- The basic concept behind them all is essentially the same but the application differs by a little bit.
- A 1/2-horsepower model will suit your needs fine. If you want to pick up one that has a little bit more oomph than that, by all means
- If you have a device that dates back before 1993, you’ll want to start looking at new garage door openers. The older models don’t have the safety features that the new ones have.
“It sounds like your current garage door opener might be wearing out.”