Garage Door Openers

Garage Door Opener

Garage Door openers are the most convenient appliance in a home for people on the go. They are used daily by many homeowners going to work, school, the grocery store, events, appointments and more. There are so many reasons we leave and return home. Even if we never leave the house, a reliable opener is in need so much more now than ever before. We use the garage door opener to landscape or to do our countless home projects, to protect our assets, vehicles, our families, and now… even to ensure our packages and groceries are delivered and protected. We will go over the pros and cons of today’s openers.

Chain & Screw

Drive Motors

There are a variety of options available for a garage door opener based on daily needs. With all of today’s technology, many of us still just want it to just do its initial and most essential function of simply opening and closing the garage door. There are basic models of the Chain and Screw drive available with just a remote, keypad and wall button.

Pros

Simple to use.
Less can go wrong.
Least expensive
Mostly mechanical

Cons

Outdated security
Very Loud
Less options for accessibility and monitoring warranties
Takes up Ceiling space.

Chain & Screw

Drive Motors

Pros

Simple to use.
Less can go wrong.
Least expensive
Mostly mechanical

Cons

Outdated security
Very Loud
Less options for accessibility and monitoring warranties
Takes up Ceiling space.

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Belt Driven Operators

Today’s tech has aimed to create a quieter, more efficient, safer more accessible way to help with common inconvenience and concerns when it comes to garage door systems. If you’ve ever driven away from your home only to ask yourself the common question…” Did I close the garage?” ... Wi-Fi connectivity will help you not only monitor whether the door is open or not but will let you close the door from anywhere. Packages and groceries can be delivered inside of your garage, preventing porch pirating and food tampering. Cameras to see who’s coming and going or unwanted visitors. Battery backups that will open the door in the event of a power outage. DC motors are not only the quietest motors but save on power and many models are now coming with built in ultra bright L.E.D lighting. This means no more ladders to change the bulbs. At Aeonic Garage Doors we believe everyone deserves the best product and value. While we install all the different types of garage door openers, we recommend these premium and elite motors highly.

Pros

Ultra Quiet
Encrypted security and vacation locks
Manufacturer lifetime belt and motor warranties available for most units
Many models have built in Wi-Fi or are Wi-Fi compatible.
(Open and close from anywhere. In home deliveries available).
Camera and Battery backup options.

Cons

Takes up Ceiling space.
More costly than basic motor units
Many electronic components
Basic knowledge of apps and tech is needed to get full benefit.

Belt Driven Operators

Pros

Ultra Quiet
Encrypted security and vacation locks
Manufacturer lifetime belt and motor warranties available for most units
Many models have built in Wi-Fi or are Wi-Fi compatible.
(Open and close from anywhere. In home deliveries available).
Camera and Battery backup options.

Cons

Takes up Ceiling space.
More costly than basic motor units
Many electronic components
Basic knowledge of apps and tech is needed to get full benefit.

Jackshaft/Side

Mount Openers

The Jackshaft or side mount motor unit is superior in offering everything you could ever want in your garage. A powerful motor that takes up very little space along the side of the door’s torsion rod provides everything that a DC belt drive does outside of a camera. Ideal for High lift or vertical lift doors. These are Mechanic and car enthusiasts dream when wanting to stack a lift in their garage. These are the most expensive option for residential applications but don’t get better than these when installed to spec.

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