Garage Door Openers
Repair Or Replace: We Offer Great Prices On Both
Need a garage door opener serviced or replaced in Atlanta? When you find yourself having trouble with your garage door, looking for an upgrade or replacement, or installing a system for the first time, contact the garage door professionals at Balanced Garage Doors for experience, expertise, and customer care.
Repair Or Replace: We Offer Great Prices On Both
We'll offer lasting solutions you can trust and afford, and when you need a replacement, we'll work through our four-step process to make sure you end up with the exact right solution for your needs:
- Know The Options
- Choose The Accessories
- Select The Model Best For You
- Get It Installed
Great Prices and Fast Service Every Day
No Service Fees
How Does A Garage Door Opener Work?
A garage door opener makes use of potential energy stored in springs to counterbalance the weight of your garage door, allowing a relatively weak motor in the opener to lift it and lower it safely along its rails without requiring a ton of power.
Modern garage door openers primarily work via radio signals or Wi-Fi connections with a remote or an app on your phone to determine when to open and close, though you can still operate them manually via switches or buttons.
Garage Door Opener Repair
When your garage door opener isn't working properly, get repairs as soon as possible — it can be very dangerous to leave a garage door in disrepair for any amount of time because those springs contain a lot of force and hold up a lot of weight.
Look for these signs of trouble:
- Strange noises from your garage door during operation
- Stuttering or jittery movement instead of smooth opening
- Unstable or uneven opening and closing
- Door won't open or close consistently
- Garage door goes back and forth
- Any other unusual behavior from your garage door
Garage Door Opener Replacement
When repairs are no longer a viable way to keep your garage door operational, it's time to consider replacement. In addition to the signs and symptoms that you might need repair, you should consider replacing your garage door if it shows signs of age, such as:
- Needing increasingly frequent or expensive repairs
- More than 15 years old
- Visible wear throughout different components
- Major damage to most expensive components
- Serious structural damage due to accident or natural disaster
Choosing the Best Garage Door Opener For Your Home
Buying a garage door opener isn't something you do often and with the right choice, it should be a one-time installation for your home. Preparing for a garage door opener installation or repair can feel overwhelming, and it often comes with a lot of questions like how do I know if my opener needs repairs? What types of drive systems are available? How can I make sure it's installed safely?
We'll answer all these questions and more in the blog below. When you find yourself having trouble with your garage door, looking for an upgrade or replacement, or installing a system for the first time, contact the garage door professionals at Balanced Garage Doors for experience, expertise, and customer care.
How Do Garage Door Openers Work?
Garage door openers rely on the potential energy stored in the springs of your garage door to lift and close. The springs work to counterbalance the weight of your garage door, allowing a relatively weak motor in the opener to lift it and lower it safely along its rails without requiring a ton of power.
The amount of horsepower your garage door needs depends on the size and weight of your garage door. Professional garage door opener installations will be able to determine which horsepower is best for your garage and work with you to ensure proper adjustments for safe and efficient use.
How Do Garage Remotes work?
A garage door opener remote is primarily operated via radio signals or Wi-Fi connections with a remote or an app on your phone to determine when to open and close. Garage doors can still be operated manually via switches or buttons, but many modern garage door opener remotes are now wireless for accessibility and ease of use.
How Do I Know If My Garage Door Needs A Repair?
Do you hear strange noises from your garage door during operation? Or stuttering or jittery movements instead of a seamless and smooth opening? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may time for a garage door opener repair.
When your garage door opener isn't working properly, get repairs as soon as possible — it can be very dangerous to leave a garage door in disrepair for any amount of time because those springs contain a lot of force and hold up a lot of weight.
Other signs of trouble to look out for include:
- Unstable or uneven opening and closing
- Door won't open or close consistently
- Garage door swings back and forth
- Any other unusual behavior from your garage door
How Do I Know If My Garage Door Opener Needs A Replacement?
If your garage door opener is over 15 years old or has been needing frequent repairs, it may be time for a new garage door opener installation.
When repairs are no longer a viable way to keep your garage door operational, it's time to consider replacement. In addition to the signs and symptoms that you might need repair, you should consider replacing your garage door if it shows signs of age, such as:
- Visible wear throughout different components
- Major damage to most expensive components
- Serious structural damage due to accident or natural disaster
What Are Some Different Drive Styles for Garage Door Openers?
The type of drive you choose will primarily depend on your garage door size and budget. The are four main types of opener drive styles include:
Chain drive
These openers use a trolley system powered by a metal chain.
Pros: Most budget-friendly option
Cons: Loudest operation system and typically require more frequent maintenance
Belt drive
Unlike chain drives, belt drives operate using a rubber belt, which significantly reduces noise and vibration.
Pros: Quiet and smooth performance, minimizing wear and tear and offers a longer lasting drive system
Cons: More costly than chain drives
Screw drive
Sturdy and tough, screw drives are the best option for large, heavy doors.
Pros: Fewer moving parts, requiring less maintenance.
Cons: Mid-level noise, louder than a belt drive but quieter than a chain drive
Jackshaft drive
Also known as a wall-mount drive, jackshift drives are the best options for low ceilings or if you want to utilize your garage ceiling for additional storage space.
Pros: More storage space options, less moving parts requiring less maintenance
Cons: Most expensive option
How Can I Ensure My Garage Door Opener Is Installed Safely?
Every garage door opener should include essential safety features to help prevent accidents. Key standard features in any new installation include an auto-reverse mechanism, safety sensors (or photo eyes), and a manual release option for emergencies.
The only way to ensure proper and safe installation is working with a professional garage door opener installation team like Balanced Garage Doors. Our team offers lasting solutions you can trust and afford, and when you need a garage door opener repair, we'll help you know the options, choose the accessories, select the model best for you, and get it installed, at no extra hassle. Contact Balanced Garage Doors today for a free consultation!
Trust Balanced Garage Doors
When you need help with your garage door opener, trust the team at Balanced Garage Doors to deliver the expertise, care, and fair dealings you deserve as a customer. When you choose us, you're choosing:
- No service fees
- Experienced professionals
- Great prices
- Quality parts
- Same-day service
- Trusted local business
If you need garage door service in the Atlanta area, call (770) 651-0176 today or contact us online to schedule a visit!
High-Quality Openers From High-Quality Brands
At Balanced Garage Doors, we service all major brands of openers on the market, including LiftMaster, Genie, Linear, Chamberlain, and many other top manufacturers. When installing models, we prefer working with popular models from LiftMaster, including the 84505R Secure View, 87504 Secure View and Contractor Series Models 81650 & 81600.
We'll work with you to help you find the high-quality opener most suited to your needs, preferences, and budget and install it perfectly to manufacturer specifications
Garage Door Opener Resources
$50 off
Contractor Series Liftmaster 81600 Garage Door Opener
$75 off
Contractor Series Liftmaster 87504 Garage Door Opener
$100 off
Single Door Replacement
$200 off
Double Door Replacement
What To Expect
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No Service Fees
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Great Prices
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Quality Parts
We use quality guaranteed parts so that you don't have to worry about any future problems.
Experienced Pros
Highly-trained, skilled, and experienced, our technicians can handle all your garage needs.
Same-Day Service
If you need fast repairs for your garage, we offer same-day service for your convenience.
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