Garage door openers have become a vital component of all modern garage doors and are relatively simple mechanisms with an average lifespan of up to 15 years, if taken good care of. However, neglect basic maintenance of the rollers and springs and your garage door opener could need replacing within a short space of time, especially if you frequently open and close the doors. In fact, even if you have taken care of your opener and it seems to be functioning normally, there are still reasons why you might want to replace it, and here are just a few:
Safety first with automatic reversal
Safety reversing mechanisms are required by law on all garage door openers, and have been since as far back as 1993, after several serious accidents involving adults and children. With automatic reversal, when an object such as a person or pet moves through the light beam that passes between the sensors on the door while its closing, it stops and immediately reverses the direction.
If you don’t have this function on your garage door opener, then you’ll need to get it replaced right away.
Virtually silent operation
Chain drive garage door openers are clunky and noisy and are highly likely to cause a disturbance to you or your neighbors. For a much quieter experience when opening and closing your garage doors, you should try replacing the opener with a new screwdriver or belt drive one. To know more about your options, talk to your local garage door supplier.
Security first
Most garage door openers made over a decade or so ago are considerably more vulnerable to thieves and intruders than newer models, and usually because the fixed code can be detected. With the rolling code feature that newer garage door openers come with as standard, the code changes each time the unit is used. To help better protect the contents of your garage and home, try upgrading your old garage door opener.
More convenience with keypad entry
With a keypad mounted outside the garage, you can conveniently open the door without the need for a key, giving you one more good reason to upgrade or replace your current garage door opener. Some new keypad entry systems even operate by touch using fingerprint detection.
Battery backup
When the power is down for any reason, it can be really frustrating to not be able to open or close the garage door, but nowadays battery back up systems are available that automatically begin working when you lose electrical power.
The ability to connect with a ‘Homelink’ feature
Replace your old garage door opener and you’ll likely be able to connect to the Homelink feature built into many new automobiles. Eliminating the need for a remote control unit, the controls that are built into the vehicle can open and close the garage door when programmed to.
Wireless connectivity
Opening and closing your garage door has never been easier with the latest generation door openers offering WiFi and cell phone connectivity. This feature enables you to control your garage doors from a remote location, and even alert you if your door is open, wherever you may With digital controls and many helpful features, these new garage door openers will have you singing and dancing your way into the modern world!
To discuss the many options available to you today, reach out to your local garage door supplier who will talk you through the endless possibilities when upgrading or replacing your garage door opener.
