Detached Garages: New Trends in Automatic Door Openers

Owners of both attached and detached garages can benefit from an automatic garage door opener. Openers are convenient and new trends in the manufacturing of these devices are making them more efficient, safer, and Eco-friendly. 

Direct Current (D/C) motor automatic garage door openers are currently gaining popularity primarily because they are ultra-quiet. This is important for owners of homes with attached garages as the unit cannot be heard inside the house. Owners of detached garages which have second story apartments or work spaces also like its silence. D/C openers are manufactured using fewer parts than other openers so there is less to break down over time, which invariably saves you money. Vibration is practically nonexistent resulting in reduced wear and tear on the doors. Most of the D/C openers have speed variations that can raise garage doors as much as 12 inches per second. D/C openers are strong enough to lift heavy, insulated doors and wooden single, double, and sectional doors that have absorbed the extra weight of moisture from rain and snow. These units are also reliable and energy efficient.

Alternate Current (A/C) motor automatic garage door openers are considered to be the best opener by the garage door industry. They are driven by a steel reinforced belt which is virtually silent and maintenance free. The A/C motor automatic garage door openers are more expensive than chain and screw openers, however, for heavy use they are worth the cost. Their rugged reliability and optimal performance guarantees your garage door will open regardless of the weather.

Security is an important issue, especially for detached garage owners who have their buildings situated far back on their property. Whether you keep tools, gardening equipment, sporting equipment, recreational vehicles, or restored cars in your detached garage, you want to know they are secure from theft. Vacation lock down insures your possessions will remain safely behind your garage door. This feature also works on your remote, so if your car is broken into or stolen, the thief is deterred from opening your garage doors. Have you ever left home and couldn't remember if you closed your garage door? Have you been in a hurry and couldn't wait for the door to close before you left? You can have peace of mind with high-tech remotes that let you know if your garage door is opened or closed. Safety goes one step further with state-of-the-art remotes that send a new code to the unit with every use, so the code cannot be duplicated for unauthorized entry. 

Other new trends in automatic garage door openers include:

• Repair alert.
• Remote light with time delay.
• Audio and visual warnings that door is about to close.
• Units mount on wall or ceiling.
• Controls have become larger, illuminated, and are clearly marked.
• Wireless, keyless entry allows you to program your own 4-digit pin number and can control up to 3 different garage doors.
• Automatic battery backups.

Wireless technology improvements let you connect your Smartphone to monitor and control your garage door opener. The opener will even turn your home lights on and off. Through your Smartphone you can receive email or text alerts on the status of your garage door and home lighting. 

With all the new security features of modern automatic garage door openers you can feel assured that your detached garage is well protected. Let us assist you in choosing the right doors for your detached garage. Contact us for the latest styles available.