Garage door openers safely operate your
garage door, completing the level of convenience and security added to your home. Our assortment of garage door openers includes many options and features available to keep your garage door quiet and smart.
Choose the Right Garage Door Opener
There are four types of garage door openers to choose from:
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Chain-drive garage door openers are durable and have extra strength for standard aluminum doors that require periodic maintenance.
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Screw-drive garage door openers are low-maintenance units best for heavy, wide garage doors.
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Belt-drive garage door openers are ideal if you have an intimate space, like a bedroom or living area, adjacent to your garage. They deliver a smooth, quiet operation with fewer parts, which means less upkeep.
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Direct-drive garage door openers are similar to belt-drive models because they generate little noise or vibration and have minimal upkeep. These units can also be mounted on a wall in your garage.
Horsepower is another key factor when it comes to garage door openers. Look into ½ horsepower garage openers if you have standard aluminum doors. Oversized doors and one-piece doors may require 3/4, 1 or 1¼ horsepower garage door openers.
Garage openers with higher horsepower use less effort to operate and minimize wear and tear on the motor. Keep this in mind if your
custom garage door acts as the main entrance to your home.
If you’re ready to tackle this project yourself, check out our
How to Install a Garage Door Opener guide.
Garage Door Opener Features
Choose your garage door opener with technology in mind by opting for garage door opener remotes or garage door opener accessories that use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi enabled systems. Smart garage door openers allow you to monitor and operate your openers from your phone, so you’ll always know whether your doors are closed or open.
Search for units boasting rolling code security technology, which protects against hacking from burglars by generating a new code any time remotes or
garage door opener keypads are used.
All systems come with garage door opener remotes, but if you need to replace a broken or lost remote, our wide selection of garage door opener parts can help with any issues that come up.
Tip: Be sure to check to see if your garage door opener offers a battery backup, so you can easily access your garage if your home loses power.
Let Us Do It For You
Your garage door needs an opener with the proper technology and horsepower to truly add value to your home with ease. When it’s time for a
garage door opener installation or
garage door opener repair arises, The Home Depot has professional installers that are local, licensed and insured at an affordable price. You can trust us to help you get it done.
