We’re Here to Help You Find the Right Garage Door Opener for You

Choosing the right garage door opener can be confusing if you’re not sure what to look for. And, there are many different kinds out there. Each of them offer different benefits, safety features and more. At Premium Garage Door Service, we know a thing or two about garage door openers and would like to offer a few tips to help you choose the right one for you. And, when you’re ready for a new garage door or garage door opener for your Oakdale home, contact the experts at Premium Garage Door Service.

Types of garage door openers:

• Belt-drive. Very quiet and smooth. As strong as a steel-belted tire and it can lift even the heaviest garage doors. A great garage door opener for garages that are adjacent to or below living spaces that you want to keep quiet. 
• Chain-drive. Uses a metal chain to lift and lower the garage door up and down along its tracks. The most common and the most cost-effective and budget-friendly garage door opener. Can be noisier than the belt-drive system or the screw-drive system. 
• Screw-drive. A lifting mechanism moves along a threaded steel rod. The rods are very powerful, but these systems do not require a lot of maintenance because they have the fewest moving parts. 

 What your garage door opener should include:

• A garage door opener usually includes a three-button keypad, about two remote controls, a light-delay feature, a control panel and about two lights with an output of 200 watts. Some garage door openers also feature a keyless entry pad. 
• Your new garage door opener should have a locked and unlocked mode. It should have a manual release of some sort. You should also make sure you have one with an automatic reverse function. This safety feature has been a requirement for decades, so you should have no problem finding a garage door opener with this function. It detects when an object is underneath the garage door if it is trying to close. 

It is also a good idea to look into a garage door opener that has a rolling code feature. This means that it will be harder for a thief to break into your home through your garage. You should also see at least a three-year warranty on the garage door opener, and it will usually cover the motor, the belt and the chain.

These are just some of what to look for in a new garage door opener. For more information about a garage door opener for your Oakdale home, call Premium Garage Door Service at 651-344-0489 or contact us and Request Service.

Getting the Facts about Your Garage Door Opener Issues

Having issues with your garage door opener? There are many issues and questions that can arise when your garage door opener malfunctions. Not only can it be difficult to know what garage door opener to choose in the first place with so many to choose from; troubleshooting a broken one can present even more questions. So, when you need a new garage door opener for your Maplewood home or if your current garage door opener is having issues, it’s best to call in the experts. As a professional garage door company, the experts at Premium Garage Door Service, would like to offer some suggestions to help you get your garage door opener back up and running in no time.

When your garage door opener won’t work…

Try moving closer to your garage door when you hit the button to open or close it because you might be out of range. Make sure the antenna that is on the motor unit is hanging down. Check the remote’s batteries and change them. Or maybe the remote needs to be reprogrammed. Premium Garage Door Service can help pinpoint the issue and provide any needed repairs.

When your garage door won’t close all the way…

The close limit switch likely needs to be readjusted. Give us a call and we can come out and see what needs to be done.

When your garage door opener won’t work with my remote or wall switch…

It is likely the power source has been disrupted. Make sure the unit is fully plugged in and make sure you didn’t accidentally blow a fuse. If neither of these solutions work, call our garage door company to come out and take a look.

When your garage door immediately close after it opens…

The close limit switch should be looked at. To be on the safe side and to make sure no accidents occur, give our garage door company a call to schedule an appointment.

What kind of warranty you should look for…

Usually, you will see at least a three-year warranty on the opener for your garage doors, and it will usually cover the motor, the belt and the chain. Some brands even offer a lifetime warranty! Just be sure you read all of the fine print so you fully understand what is covered and what is not and for how long.

If you don’t see your issue here or for more information on a garage door opener for your Maplewood home, call Premium Garage Door Service at 651-344-0489 or Contact Us to Request Service.