When it comes to home improvement and upkeep, your garage door opener probably isn’t at the top of your list. Most garage door openers can last anywhere from 10-20 years with proper maintenance, but you don’t have to wait for it to get an upgrade! If you’re looking to improve safety, security, or convenience on your property, a new garage door opener might just be the answer you’ve been searching for. Now is the perfect time to upgrade your opener to enjoy the benefits through the colder months and for years to come! These are just a few of the reasons that you should consider upgrading your garage door opener.
Safety
The safety of your children and pets may be at risk if you’re using an outdated garage door opener. All garage door openers installed since 1993 have to have a safety feature that reverses the door back up if it senses a child, pet, ball, or other object blocking its way. This safety feature became mandatory after several injuries, so needless to say, it’s important to have! Even if your garage door is equipped with a safety reverse feature, it may not be working optimally, and an upgrade can still be very beneficial.
Security
Security is important to every homeowner. You can make all of the safety upgrades on the market to your home, but if your garage is left unprotected you’re still vulnerable to be at risk for crime and danger. Older garage door openers are easily hacked into by thieves with similar systems, but an upgraded garage door opener could be the solution. New garage door openers by popular brands including Stairway, Lift Master, Genie, and Chamberlin are equipped with rolling code technology which makes it impossible for a thief to hack into the system with their own opening device.
Many of the brands mentioned above also offer smart-home technology that allows you to connect your garage door opener to your phone, computer, or tablet. This feature allows you to control your garage door opener from anywhere and you’ll even be alerted anytime the door is opened. If you’re out of town and get a notification that your garage door has been opened, you’ll be able to alert to authorities and protect your home from miles away.
Convenience
The whole point of a garage door opener is a convenience, but older models can’t match up to the new versions available. Many new garage door openers on the market offer convenience features including keypad entry. This allows you to set either a fingerprint or code to enter the garage without an opener needed. You’ll find these same models are often able to connect to your car and automatically open when you arrive at home.
Another convenience factor that truly makes this project worth the investment is the sound. Older garage door openers are typically very loud, and you may end up waking everyone in the house when you use it. New openers are designed with belt or screwdriver operations which are much quieter than a traditional chain driver.
Contact A-1 Fleet Door Services and we’ll help you find the best-matching solution for your new garage door opener! Call today for a free consultation: (603) 553-9797.
