Automated garage door openers are extremely popular among homeowners because they’re relatively inexpensive and easy to install and provide significant convenience and security. Carlsbad-based Browning Garage Doors offers Raynor® garage doors and other high-quality products throughout southeastern New Mexico and can help you choose the best items for your needs. They explain the pros and cons of three top options for garage door openers. 

3 Popular Garage Door Opener Styles

1. Chain-Drive

Chain-drive systems are among the oldest automated garage door openers. They use a bicycle chain to push a trolley connected to a J-arm — a crowbar-shaped metal rod that attaches to the garage door. The most noteworthy aspect of a chain-drive system is its noise — it functions with metal-on-metal contact, so it’s the loudest of these three garage door opener methods. However, some homeowners consider the sound an advantage because it alerts them when their door is opening or closing. 

2. Screw-Drive

Screw-drive garage door openers use a motor and steel-threaded rod to move the garage door up and down. While the system is simpler than chain- and belt-drive versions and therefore less prone to malfunctioning, it has a few disadvantages. Screw-drive garage door openers are more expensive than other options. They’re also louder than belt-drive units and sensitive to quick shifts in temperature.

3. Belt-Drive

Although it uses a mechanism similar to a chain-drive system, a belt-drive garage door opener is the more popular option. It uses a belt instead of a chain connected to a trolley, so it doesn’t produce grating noises or vibrations. 

Browning Garage Doors has been providing top-notch products, installation, and repairs in the greater Carlsbad area for more than 25 years, making them your best option for garage door services. Their technicians deliver exceptional results that enhance the appearance and safety of your house or commercial building. Visit them online to learn about their products, including garage door openers, and call (575) 887-7975 to request an estimate. Check their Facebook page for more tips from their team.