Thanks to recent technological advancements, all of our lives have improved through convenience. Garage door openers have revolutionized the way we interact with our garage doors, and have become safer thanks to aspects such as the two sensors. These door openers also last a long time, and won’t have to be replaced for a good few years. If you have an older version garage door opener, there are some valid reasons to consider replacing it.
Newer model garage door openers present you with boosted security and safety features and increased convenience. If you wonder why you should install a new garage door opener for your garage door, then read on. Here are a few of the top reasons to replace your garage door opener and install a new model:
Increased safety
For many years now garage door openers by law needs to come equipped with safety reversing mechanisms. This fantastic piece of technology makes use of two sensors in order to operate optimally. It was designed specifically that when any type of object, be it a child or even a pet, steps in front of the light beam which is created by the sensors, or disturb the sensor, the door will stop closing and start its reversal process and begin opening again.
Increased noise control
In the past garage door openers tended to be very loud and noisy. In today’s day and age there is no need for the door opener to disrupt your household or wake people up anymore. If you are being annoyed by the noise your current door opener creates, a new opener will most probably be a lot quieter.
Augmented security
The previous garage door openers were easy for criminals to interfere with. The reason criminals could take advantage of the older door openers was because these functioned with a set code – a code that someone with the correct device could easily duplicate by sitting outside your home. They were then able to open the garage door with ease. However, the newer models garage door openers make use of what is commonly referred to as ‘rolling codes’. Making use of rolling code technology, the code of the garage door changes each time the remote is used. This also means that criminals are no longer able to duplicate or catch the code and enter your garage uninvited.
No need for keys anymore
The previous versions of garage door openers didn’t provide homeowners with keypads which could be placed on the outside of the garage. However, the newer versions provide this handy feature which provides you with a specific code that you enter into the keypad. This code will open the garage door with no keys required. You might be able to add this keypad with your existing garage door opener but if not, it is certainly a good reason upgrade.
Batteries and backup
With increase in power outages in South Africa it is an incredible annoyance when you can’t open your garage door due to lack of electricity. Newer garage door openers now come equipped with battery backup systems which kick in whenever the electricity is out.
If you are considering changing your garage door remote, contact Auto Gate.
