When it Comes to Garage Door Openers, Nothing Beats a Remote Control!

Posted: Feb 01, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

If you’re fed up with having to get out of your heated car in the midst of a snowstorm to open your garage manually, perhaps it’s time to contact a company that installs remote controlled garage door openers. Remote garage door openers enable you to open and close the door while you’re in your car at the touch of a button. A remote control also increases security and safety, with features that are especially important if children run in and out of the garage with basketballs, skateboards and bikes.

A word of caution, however, unless you are an accomplished DIYer with mechanical and electrical knowledge, doing the installation yourself is not advisable. Instead, have the job done by a professional garage and overhead door company that employs qualified technicians. You’ll also get sound advice about the following factors:

• the noise level and opening speed of the door (this is particularly important if you have an office or bedroom located behind or above the garage)
• safety features that are essential for you and your family
• any other options that you want the garage door opener to provide

There are 2 main types of garage door openers:

1. Belt drive
2. Chain drive 

You’ll also need to choose the remote control carefully. Single-button devices tend to be standard, but if you have more than one garage, a remote with multiple buttons would be more convenient. Whatever type you decide on, make sure that it has sufficient safety features to prevent accidents.