A key component of a garage door is the opener – the part that makes the garage door open automatically. When it comes to openers, homeowners have two options – chain driven or belt driven. Each opener has its own benefits and disadvantages so we want to help you decide what works for your door.
Chain driven openers use a chain in order for the garage door to open while belt driven openers utilize a rubber belt. This difference in operation affects the noisiness when the garage door opens or closes. Chain driven openers while more affordable, are much louder than belt driven openers. They do require more maintenance since metal can rust and be affected by temperature changes but repairs and part replacements are easier to find and less costly since there is more easier availability of these openers. Belt driven garage door openers while more expensive, provide a quiet and smooth performance and often times have extra features such as wifi connectivity.
Things to consider when deciding on whether you’d like a chain driven or belt driven opener are as follows:
1. Is your garage detached from your home? If yes, chain driven may be the better option as noise might not be an issue whereas attached garage can cause more noise disturbance
2. What kind of garage door do you have? If you have a heavy or custom door, chain driven is recommended as it can hold more weight than belt driven openers.
If you’re struggling to decide which is the better option for your garage door, reach out to our pros at Nv Services so we can guide you.
