REASONS TO UPGRADE TO A NEW GARAGE DOOR OPENER

Many homeowners use their garage doors as their main entrance to their homes, making garage doors and openers one of the most essential, useful systems in the house. On average, garage door openers can dependably open and close your door for at least ten years, but many operate for much longer with proper care. Besides, even if your garage door opener is still working, it is nonetheless a good idea to upgrade to take advantage of improvements in-home safety and day-to-day convenience.

WHY SHOULD YOU REPLACE YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER?

Do you even remember the last time you replaced your garage door opener? Many electrical garage door openers can function much longer than their expected lifespans with proper care and regular maintenance. However, many older models, especially those manufactured before the 1990s, lack upgraded features that improve the overall safety and functionality of your garage door opener.

If you’re confused about whether you should purchase a new garage door opener, then consider these improvements that are only offered with modern and updated machines:

• Improved Safety Upgrades: In your younger days, you most likely saw those old garage door opener models where you would click the wall-mounted controls then run to slip under the garage door before it closed. However, after 1993 garage door openers were manufactured with photo-eye sensors mounted at the base of the door. So, if a child, pet, or object interrupts that signal, then the sensors instruct the door to rise. These sensors are essential as they prevent property damage and personal harm.
• Increased Home Security: Older opener machines used a set remote code to control door operations. Because the code never changed, intruders could easily copy this code to their remotes and gain entrance to homes. Modern garage door openers use a rolling code feature that changes the code each time the opener is used.
• Quieter Operation: Older chain drive openers are very noisy during operation, which can be disruptive to those inside your home or your neighbourhood.
• Battery Backup: If you ever experienced a power outage with your old garage door opener, then you understand the frustration that comes from being unable to open or close your garage door. However, an updated garage door opener with battery backup capabilities allows the door to open or close without power.
• Added Features: Not only are newer opener models safer and more secure, but they also feature the latest technology, such as Wi-Fi. Now you can control your door and lights from anywhere, as they are smartphone-controlled and have whole-home connectivity.

CONTACT DOOR DOCTOR’S GARAGE DOOR REPAIR TODAY

If you need a new garage door opener, get in touch with our highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals at Door Doctor who will assist you in selecting and installing a quality, convenient electric garage door opener. We’re a locally owned and operated company serving homeowners and commercial outlets throughout the Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Kingston areas with all of their garage door and opener maintenance and installation needs. We offer same-day services and competitive pricing models for all our customers.