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There are a lot of questions about garage door opener: different types, brands, models, etc. It can get confusing. The important thing to keep in mind is that there is no 'best' kind of door opener, only ones that are better for certain situations. Three major companies manufacture all of the models out there. Chamberlain makes garage door openers using its own name, "Craftsman", and "LiftMaster" for professional installers. The Overhead Door Company makes a home brand, and "Genie" units. And Wayne-Dalton manufactures openers under its own moniker.

Also, there are only three main types of openers, based on the type of drive that actually mechanically lifts the door: chain-drive, screw-drive, and torsion. They vary on durability, strength, price, and silence of operation.

Chain-drive garage door openers are the most common variety, and the most inexpensive, but also the loudest. They come in various horsepower versions, the most popular being ½ and ¾, for either one- or two-door garages. The cheapest ones start at around $130. There are good reviews on consumer reports for the Chamberlain PD210D, calling it simple to install and fairly durable. Extra features include a remote control with rolling code security, and a wall mount console that lets you control the door and light. If you're willing to pay a little more, other Chamberlain and Craftsman chian-drive models come with remote keypads, double remotes, infrared safety beams, a motion detector that lights up the garage when there is movement in the area.

Screw-driven garage door openers are quieter than the chain driven ones, and a tad more expensive. Many models come with a wireless keypad, infrared safety beams, rolling-code security, and three-button remotes. One model, the Genie Excelerator, opens the door faster, for less waiting, though its closing speed is still the industry safety standard speed, seven inches per second. Some come with battery backup features, in case you lose power in your area. They usually have enough juice to power the garage for 24 hours.

Torsion openers are the quietest on the market, but there are very few models that use that technology. The iDrive for Wayne Dalton, for example, consists of a smallish device that is mounted directly above the door and a torsion 'spring shaft', or counterbalance. The device uses spring, eliminating the overhead track and all of the unpleasant noise associated with it. It also gives more than a half a foot of extra clearance on the garage. It comes with all the same features as the other models, plus a 'pet' setting, in which you can open the garage door just high enough for a pet to go in or out. It is the type of opener, however, that may be difficult to install yourself, and instead should be handled by professionals.

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