Top 5 Garage Door Opener Brands

1. Top 5 Garage Door Opener Brands
Using good garage door opener brands will help you in making the most out of your garage door. In
choosing the right garage door opener, you should consider your door size, the type of your garage, its
mode of opening which can be by switches on the garage wall or by remote controls transmitted from
the owner’s car, and your other personal preferences. Here is some helpful product information on the
most commonly used garage door opener brands.
Chamberlain Garage Door Openers
This garage door brand caters to the do-it-yourself clientele. Its popular features include: ¾ HP motors,
standby power system, rail extension kits, quick install rails system, remote controls with rolling codes
for easy use and access and its compatibility with the HomeLink remote control system. It also has
diverse models to go well with every garage application.
Its belt drive garage door opener models include its patented Whisper Drive model which has a standby
power system. Meanwhile, its chain drive models have its patented power drive model which has ½ to
3/4HP chain drive. Finally, its screw drive models have ½ HP screw drive. Aside from this, it also has the
Lift Master and Elite products which are sold by professional garage door dealers and the Craftsman
models which you can buy from Sears.
Genie
Another well known brand, its most famous feature is its Intellicode remote access. It is a security
system which is designed to change the security code of the garage door opener automatically. It also
features a safe T-beam which is an infrared beam that senses a person or an object in the garage door’s
path. It can be purchased from selected home improvement stores through its authorized dealers.
Allister/Allstar Garage Door Opener
The brand now under the Linear banner specializes in the manufacture and distribution of garage door
and gate operators. Its new model the 800 Newton DC Powered Garage Door Operator is energy
efficient and compatible with either the belt or chain drive T or I beam rails, with soft-start and stop
motor. Meanwhile its, 7-Foot Chain Drive T-Rail are fully assembled and pre-tensioned 7-foot chain drive
for the LDO 33, 50 and 75 garage door openers. It is also compatible with the CHCR 7/8 I-rail conversion
kit.
Sommer Garage Door Opener
It is well known for its traveling motor which is directly attached to the garage door. Its motor which
glides silently alongside its chain that is surrounded by a strong steel rail makes this garage door opener
the quietest in the market. It also has a set of springs which never loll. With these features, it makes it
long lasting and ideal for garages with adjoining neighbors.
This article was product for informational purposes only by Door Pros. Door Pros is a San Diego Garage
Door Repair company which specializes in garage door repairs within the San Diego area.