Belt, chain or screw: which opener to buy

All three lift a door perfectly well. The difference is noise, maintenance, and how cold your garage gets.

Belt drive

Quietest by a distance. Worth it if there is a bedroom above or beside the garage, and that is most of why we fit them.

Chain drive

Cheapest and toughest, and noisy enough that you will notice. Fine for a detached garage.

Screw drive

Fewer parts, but it does not love a cold Idaho garage without the right grease.

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