Garage door openers are such a fantastic invention. Gone are the days of getting out of your car on a cold, dark night and wrestling with your heavy garage door. But like all things, garage door openers don’t last forever, and they will eventually need to be replaced.

How Will I Know It’s Time for a New Garage Door Opener?

There are a variety of garage door openers on the market, and an experienced garage door technician can recommend the right one. Some of these include:

  • Belt drive openers
  • Chain drive openers
  • Screw drive openers
  • Jackshaft openers

A garage door opener will generally last about ten years if regularly maintained, but things can still go wrong. You need to have your garage door replaced when you have any of these signs:

1.    It’s Loud

Garage door openers have a motor, so they will make some noise, but there’s a problem if the neighbors can hear it. If your garage door opener noise increases as it ages, it needs to be replaced.

A screw drive opener tends to be louder than the other motors as they operate by spinning a long metal screw attached to the opener motor. The metal screw goes all the way to the end of the rail. Screw drive openers are an older type of opener and should be replaced with something newer and smoother, especially if yours is noisy.

2.    It’s Outdated

The technology behind garage door openers has improved, which has changed how they operate. Garage door openers now have some convenient features that will make your life much easier.

Some of the incredible features modern garage door openers now offer:

  • A logging system to record every time the door is opened and closed
  • WiFi capability–you can operate them from your smartphone
  • Safety sensors that will stop the door from closing if an obstruction is detected
  • Security lights
  • Bluetooth speaker modules so you can listen to music in the garage
  • Onboard timer and motion detector
  • Carbon monoxide monitors

Garage door opener technology continues to improve. If you have a smart system installed, you can continue to utilize add-ons to make the most of new technology.

3.    Ongoing Repairs and Mechanical Issues

Constant repairs to a garage door opener are expensive and inconvenient. The money you would save by installing a new system—that doesn’t need constant repairs and incorporates newer technology—cannot be underestimated.

A new garage door opener that provides trouble-free operation and has the bonus of safety features is a great investment.

What Should You Do When It’s Time for a Replacement?

A garage door opener should work smoothly every time you need it. But even with regular maintenance, there comes a time when you need a replacement. DBar Garage Doors is the expert in garages and offers a range of high-quality products and skillful technicians. Contact us today for your garage door opener replacement.