Garage door openers have been around for a while now and a lot of new improvements have been made, making them more efficient than before. This article has a thorough comparison of the three best openers, available in the market.
Comparison Criteria
Here are the things you should look out for, when buying one: Mechanism: Look at the mechanism that drives the door up. The types are chain drives, screw drives and belt drives. Chain drives are noisiest and belt driven ones are the quietest. Type of Motor: Look at the type of motor used. A DC motor is better than an AC one, as it uses less electricity. Safety Features: Look at the safety features provided in the garage door openers. Especially, see if it has a automatic reverse safety feature which can prevent accidents. Price: The last and most important factor, which can be pretty much the deciding factor for any product is, price. Go for the product which offers you the best combination of all the above features at a reasonable price. To make matters simple for you, I present a comparison in the next section. Best Garage Door Openers: Comparison and Reviews
Here is the promised comparison. I present the pros and cons related to every one of the openers. We start from the lowest ranked opener and then go on towards the best rated one.
Genie H6000A-2K
The Genie H6000A-2K is a screw driven type model which has been reported as easy to install and use, by many people who bought it. Here are the pros and cons of the model.
Pros: With respect to noise levels, this is quieter than a chain driven one. It has a warranty of 10 years on all parts. It has many inbuilt security features and comes with two, three button remote controls.
Cons: Compared to chain driven models, it is expensive and compared to belt driven models they are quite noisy.
Price: $190 approximately
Chamberlain PD752D
The Chamberlain PD752D is a chain driven type model which is particularly useful for a heavy garage doors, due to its powerful ? horsepower engine. Here are some pros and cons of the model. In comparison, this product stands out for its power.
Pros: As mentioned before, it is an excellent choice for heavy doors. It has a wireless outdoor keypad and remote control with 'rolling code'.
Cons: The only problem with this one is the noise, which is substantially higher than the belt driven models.
Price: $170 approximately
Chamberlain?Whisper Drive WD822KD
The Chamberlain?Whisper Drive WD822KD is a belt driven type opener, reported as the best of the whole lot, scoring A's in all categories, except price, which is a tad higher than other models. Here is an analysis of pros and cons of the model.
Pros: Being belt driven, this is the quietest of all. It has a lifetime warranty on the motor and ten years on the belt. It has state-of-the-art security features like the rolling code encryption which can effectively prevent thefts.
Cons: It is also the most expensive of the lot. It is not designed to lift very heavy doors.
Price: $250 approximately
Along with a qualitative comparison, check installed systems in your neighborhood, if you can find any to study the performance.
