A typical garage door opener lasts ten to fifteen years. Would you be surprised to learn it depends on how well you maintain your garage door?
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER INSTALLATION, REPAIR AND INSPECTION
SERVING PHOENIX, TEMPE, CHANDLER, GILBERT, MESA, SAN TAN, QUEEN CREEK, GLENDALE, PARADISE VALLEY, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AND PEORIA
Your garage door opener is what drives your garage door, cycle after cycle. Every other component of your garage can be in perfect condition, but if the garage door opener fails, that door is not going to open. We have the expertise to install garage door openers. We also diagnose and repair garage door opener malfunctions, and can inspect your garage door opener for you , as well.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER FAQS
HOW DO GARAGE DOOR OPENERS WORK?
There are two types of garage door opening systems: a belt drive system and a chain drive. They are quite different in the means of operation. A belt drive system is the most popular type of system, thanks to its quiet operation. They operate similar to chain drives except for using a reinforced belt to push or pull the trolley. Belts are made from different materials such as polyurethane, fiberglass, or steel-reinforced rubber. A chain drive is the most common type of opener and operates by pushing or pulling a trolley (carriage) that connects to a metal arm attached to the garage. While chain drives are very reliable, they are noisy, although newer ones are less noisy than older models.
WHAT IS THE FREQUENCY OF GARAGE DOOR OPENERS?
The MHz frequency depends on the maker and the year it was manufactured. For example, here are the MHz frequencies used by Chamberlain:
1984–1993: 300-400 MHz
1993–1997 390 MHz
1997–2005 The beginning of the rolling code: 390 MHz
2005–present rolling code continued: 315 MHz
2011–present with rolling code: 310, 315, and 390 MHz
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO INSTALL A NEW GARAGE DOOR OPENER?
Prices start at $250 installed for a low end chain drive opener, and can go as high as $640. The average is between $325 and $587. It’s a pretty good bargain. You know that if you’ve ever had to lift a garage door manually!
WHAT IS A ROLLING CODE GARAGE DOOR OPENER?
A rolling code garage door opener is one that changes frequencies to keep from being attacked by hackers, The frequency rolls between 300-400mhz