Faulty garage door openers frustrate homeowners across the country, especially if they cause operations issues like a door that won't open or close. Even if your opener works fine, you may benefit immensely from a new one with modern features. Below are five exciting reasons to replace garage door openers.
1. Low Noise
Older, chain-drive openers, though reliable, can be pretty noisy. If there is a bedroom or living area above the garage or a teenager who often leaves and enters the home, a noisy opener annoys the entire household.
The older the opener gets, the noisier and more intolerable it becomes. You can even detect vibrating noises in case of a worn-out motor or broken gear. Lubrication does little to reduce the noise levels of an old opener.
Modern belt-drive openers are significantly quieter, making them perfect for homeowners who want to reduce the disturbances of an opening or closing garage door. These openers feature rubber belts rather than metal, resulting in quieter operation.
Other manufacturers use DC-type motors, which are also less noisy than the AC motors in chain-drive models. When you shop for new openers, you get to explore some of the quietest units with advanced technology in the market.
2. Improved Security
Older garage door openers used a fixed code to open the garage door, making them vulnerable to burglars. In fact, some hackers could use a child's toy to clone a code from a garage door signal. Criminals also sell and buy customized devices to register codes as homeowners open garages. If you use an outdated garage door opener with little security features, you expose your home to malicious actors.
Fortunately, manufacturers introduced rolling technology to address the security vulnerabilities of traditional garage door openers. The technology generates a new security code each time you open the garage. The new code will be among the more than a billion possible combinations, and the opener doesn't use the same code twice. Thus, stolen codes are useless to thieves.
3. Enhanced Safety
Modern garage door openers have various safety features to safeguard your family. For example, an auto-reverse function detects any resistance as the garage door closes to protect pets and people from the force of a closing door. If there are any objects on the door's path, the mechanism also sends the door back up. The auto-reverse feature works in tandem with safety eyes, which detect any person or object on the door's path.
Some garage door openers attach security lights to motion detectors, which activate when you enter the garage through an interior door. The feature ensures you don't run into any clutter and obstacles in the garage. Motion detection also discourages intruders from venturing into your home.
4. Convenience
An aging or faulty door opener can break down when you need it to work the most. For example, the garage door can refuse to open as you rush to a morning meeting. The door can also move slower than usual and test your patience. If you make frequent calls to a garage door service for a faulty opener, it's time to enjoy better operation from a new model.
Modern door openers have multiple features that enhance your comfort. For instance, you can integrate a new opener with a keypad to open the garage door. If you often forget your keys, consider keypads that use fingerprint detection to operate garage doors.
Other garage door openers have battery backup systems that come in handy during power outages. These systems kick in immediately after a power blackout, so you enjoy uninterrupted use of your garage door.
5. Advanced Technologies
Modern garage door openers offer more features than before, thanks to technological innovations. These features include the following options.
Smartphone App Connectivity
Some modern garage door openers can pair with your smartphone over your Wi-Fi setup. A smartphone app grants you access to multiple features that simplify the opener's function. For instance, the remote-control feature lets you open the door from any location. Thus, you can open the door for valuable deliveries or let your children or guests in your home.
The app alerts you if your garage door opens when you aren't in the house. The opener's camera scans the area around the garage for any sign of intruders.
Timer Setting
The timer setting is particularly helpful if you often forget to close the garage door. The opener can close the door after a certain period of time after any household member opens it for peace of mind.
Smart Home Integrations
Smart openers integrate with other home automation systems, such as security systems and temperature control units. For example, you can check the garage's temperature and monitor your home's security. Other openers work with other smart platforms, such as Amazon's Alexa or Google Home.
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