Garage Door Opener FAQ

While we at Garage Door Repair Chicago like to consider ourselves seasoned experts in the in’s and outs of garage door opener installation and garage door repair in Chicago, we acknowledge that the majority of the public doesn’t share the same technical understanding of this unique, yet ubiquitous technology. Here’s a guide to some of the more common questions we regularly receive about Garage Door Openers.

What garage openers can I get?

You can choose between chain drive or belt drive garage openers. Chain drive doors run on a continuous chain or even a combo of chains and cables – these chains look like bike chains. Chain doors made of just a chain rather than a chain and cable combination are usually of a higher quality. Belt doors utilize rubber belts that have metallic reinforcements – and are much quieter, making them an ideal choice for garages near living rooms or bedrooms.

Can I install my garage door by myself?

We don’t recommend this, as garage doors are tricky pieces of equipment with complicated installation processes. If you work with our professional team, your garage door will be installed in a much more professional, quick, and long-lasting method than if you attempted to do so by yourself.

Is there backup power options for my garage door?

Yes, and many states require that all garage doors have battery backup power. This allows you to open your garage door even if there’s a local power outage. These laws were inspired by situations that happened with garage doors in California that were rendered unusable due to outages caused by local wildfires.

How do I prevent my garage doors from being opened by someone when I’m not at home?

Most garage openers have a switch that can prevent the door from being opened through remote control. You can manually access this switch from the garage wall panel. Otherwise, you can simply unplug the garage door before you leave home.