Garage Door Opener Chicago

Garage Door Opener Chicago service is simple when you call Victor. We have a variety of garage door opener Chicago home needs. Our service is not limited to new units but we also install, service or garage door opener repair.

We specialize in the best opener brands: Liftmaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Craftsman, Sears and more

When your garage door opener fails, we can repair and our expert technicians will assess the situation to find what is best for you.

Victor Garage Door Opener Chicago

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Garage Door Opener Installation Chicago

We provide garage door opener installation at a price that is affordable. Our goals is to provide you with the best service possible and guarantee our work and materials for 2 years. This encourages us to use the most reliable opener installation. We can installed also the best garage door Chicago. For general Garage Door Repair Chicago.

Our garage door opener installation in Chicago service includes taking the old one homeowners no longer need. Your remotes, will get programmed, your wall control will be wired and your sensors aligned.

If your get an opener that includes a key pad it can be installed as well.

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Best Garage Door Opener Chicago Deserves

Garage Door opener Chicago brands work hard to provide with products that can handle the roller coster weather we have. In the summer we can reach over a hundred degrees. In the winter it goes down to below 0. This can affect how your garage door opener works. Our brands of choice have pass the test for this change.

Brands We Use

Liftmaster Garage Door Opener Chicago

Liftmaster is garage door opener company providing top quality overhead door automatic access including residential garage door openers, comercial automatic openers, gates and other security and accessibility divorces to make your home or office a reliable pits of entry.

This Liftmaster works with most drive types: chain, belt and jack shaft

Garage Door Opener Liftmaster Chain Drive Chicago

Liftmaster chain drive openers are some of the most widely use in Chicago and other cities these days. Chain drive openers are very reliable and durable at the most affordable drive type.

Chain garage door openers are ideal for practically any home or comercial automatic access. Most garage doors facing the alley can use this type without a problem. The biggest draw back for having a chain drive is the noisy but if your do not care, then there is reason to overlooked at this opener type.

Liftmaster Belt Drive Opener

Liftmaster belt drive openers come in different models and offer different features. From the horse power to the different tasks thy can perform, you can asure there would be one for your garage.

Some of the models include the constructor series with units such as 8355, 8365, 8587 and much more.

The previous models are some of the most affordable from Liftmaster but there are some more advanced in power and technology.

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Liftmaster Jack Shaft

This Liftmaster jack shaft works without the rail and chain/belt. This is a great garage door opener. It can be installed in a couple hours (most of the work is in hiding the wiring, not the installation itself.)
This jack shaft opener a super quiet, clean installation and couldn’t be happier. It comes with the ability to have the door close itself after a predetermined time, as well as the internet connectivity (I also purchased the My-Q internet gateway). It can be set it up to message you each time the door opens. The app is free, no subscription required. Another bonus is the auto locking feature when the door is closed.
One common complaint with this type of opener is cable slack when the door is at the top of it’s travel.

Make sure to also purchase “pusher springs” so that there is adequate pressure on the cables when the door is fully open. Just buy the springs (see picture attached).

They are recommended both in the instructions as well as in online forums as a reliable solution. There are some “shady” solutions out there such as loosening the tension on the torsion springs so that the door will drop under it’s own weight, but that sounds dangerous.

Chamberlain garage door opener Chicago

Garage Door Opener Chamberlain is a top quality garage door opener manufacturer. You can buy these openers online and are DIY friendly. We recommend using this brands if you don’t have access to a liftmaster profesional ins your town.

Chamberlain Group (CGI), the corporate parent company to LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Merlin, and Grifco, designs and engineers residential garage door openers, commercial door operators, and gate entry systems.

CGI is also the parent company to Controlled Products Systems Group, the largest wholesale distributor of perimeter access control equipment in the United States.

Chamberlain Chain Drive

The chai drive models from Chamberlain are some of the most openers sold in Chicago. They are easy to install and come with all you need in the box to have your garage door in auto operation the same day.

Chamberlain Belt Drive

Quiet and Smooth operation make the Chamberlain belt drive the ideal opener for your garage that is attached to your house. The belt drive comes with a lifetime warranty and the actual belt and the motor inside the opener from Chamberlain.

Chamberlain Jack Shaft

There are a few reasons to think Chamberlain Jackshaft. Maybe your don’t have the room on your ceiling in the garage. This unit is installed on the top side of your garage door and works by being attached to the spring shaft.

Instead of pulling your actual garage door, this drive spins the long tube to open and close your garage door.

Genie Garage Door Opener Chicago

Get your Genie Chain Drive Opener

Genie chain drive models work the same way as the previous brands. The chain drive is a strong opener with the ability to open practically any side garage door.

Genie Belt Drive

Quiet Genie garage door openers can be found at any big home improvement stores. The easiest way to buy one is by ordering online and install it yourself or hire a professional garage door opener expert. There is always a garage door company near your to provide with the opener replacement service.

Genie Screw Drive

There are still so many of this opener type. This is by far the noisiest of all garage door opener types out there. The best thing about a screw drive is the cost of the opener. Genie screw drive opener are the most affordable.

Garage Door Opener Chicago Drive Types

There are three main types of garage door openers based on their drive. In reality, there are so many other but un general the types are the most popular and you will find the one that work best for your home and your family needs.

Garage Door Opener Belt Drive in Chicago

A belt drive garage door opener is one of the quietest and smooth operation that uses a durable belt . All belt drive opener models are some of the quietest garage door openers you can buy.

These openers are especially great for garages that are attached to the house. It helps especially if your garage has a bedroom above it. We’ve all heard what a noisy garage door opener at 2 am when you come home. With a belt drive opener you’ll experience less sound and vibration when the opener is operating. 

A belt drive is typically available as an upgrade over a chain because the belt drive garage door opener is quiet because it’s belt-driven.  The use of a chain in the chain drive opener and the use of a screw in a screw drive opener are noisier than the reinforced steel rubber belt that is used on the belt drive opener. 

The belt opener design allows smoother operation which reduces the overall noise level. Smoother operation means there’s no jumping off the door and fewer vibrations. Not only is it quieter but the steel-reinforced rubber belt is very strong and durable.

Garage Door Opener Chain Drive in Chicago

Chain drive garage door opener uses a metal chain to open the garage door. The chain looks so much like the chains you see on any bicycle. These are widely used since they are affordable and easily available. This garage door opener works by moving gears and metal parts together.

When it comes to affordability, you will not be disappointed with a good chain drive garage opener. They are inexpensive and time-tested. Oftentimes, your garage door comes with a common chain drive because they are easily available on the market.

Chain drives have the strength to lift a two car and three car garages without any trouble. On the other hand, a belt drive will have trouble lifting garage doors made from heavy wood, two or three car garage doors and anything that’s heavier for the recommended weight.

All that noise that comes with metal on metal friction will wake up your kids and the neighbors right across from you. You simply want to go with a rubber belt that pulls the belt on a trolley instead of an assembly metal line.

It uses a chain running assembly unit attached to tension springs that lift the garage door up and down.

Screw Drive Opener Chicago

The best garage door opener brands for your home are still Liftmaster, Chamberlain, Genie, and Craftsman. There are a many other brands but are not reliable as of yet.

Chamberlain and Liftmaster are similar products and share many of their parts and features. All of them include MyQ app that allow you to control and monitor yours Chicago from wherever you are int he world.

Is it worth it?

Yes, a garage door opener give you the ability to operate your door with a single click of a button. You don’t have to get out of your car in the middle of a winter storm to go inside your garage, open the door manually and come back to your car to get inside. Then you have to close the door manually again.

What do I have to do to get service

You call Victor for all your garage door opener Chicago needs. The call is free and you can tell us your concerns about your opener and what you need. We will send you an expert to inspect or repair. The number to call is 773 869 2299.

Garage Door Opener Repair Chicago and suburbs service

We offer garage door opener repair when the old one has failed, makes noises or only works at times. It can be as simple as faulty remotes, safety sensors, broken chain, or it opens randomly.

Your opener will fail when the gear stops pulling the door by the chain mechanism. Replacing the gear can be an effective repair. Therefore, when you experience problems your garage door opener, an expert can advise based on your needs. You may not need a whole new garage door opener when it can be repaired.

Garage Door Opener Cost in Chicago

A quality garage door opener cost starts at $525 for a 2 car garage door and it will include:

• Liftmaster
• Chain Drive
• 1 remote
• Safety Sensors
• Wall control
• Bar And Chain
• Wiring
• Installation

The price above get you a great garage door opener that will last your for 12 to 20 years. After those years, you can replace the gear and get another 12 to 20. That been said a Liftmaster opener can lasts your between 24 to 40 years easily.

What Is The Best Garage Door Opener for Chicago?

See next the best garage door opener for Chicago homes. We listed from the good to better to best so you can have an idea of what you might need and like. We are sure you can find the perfect garage door opener for you.

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MyQ app

MyQ app allows you to connect your opener and control it from the convenience of you phone. This feature is connected to your wifi and it simple to set up. It also sends you notification to your phone when your door is open. IF you are at work and a delivery or you neighbor needs access, you can simply push a button and let hem in.

Type Garage Door Opener Drives

There are a few drive available: Chain Drive, Belt Drive, Jack Shaft and power drive

here are four types of garage door openers to choose from, including chain drive, belt driven, screw driven, and wall mounted.

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Belt Drive

Belt Drive is quiet and you get lifetime warranty from Liftmaster. This is recommended for home with a room nest to the garage since is quiet and prevents massive vibration. Belt-driven garage door openers use an reinforced rubber belt to pull a trolley that connects to the garage door. Belt drive garage door openers are essential used in homes that are attached to the house. Especially when there is a room above the garage. They are quieter and require less maintenance than chain drives but are also more expensive. The slightly higher cost is well worth it when you consider you will have this opener for the next 20 years. Some of belt drive models have better loos and better features. Some Chicago homeowners might think that because it’s a belt, it will break but as mentioned before, top brands give life time warranty on the belt so you know it’s as durable as chain drive could be. I have not seen a broken belt.

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Chain Drive

Chain Drive pull the door with a chain. This is a durable and affordable. For a Chicago alley garage, this is all you need. A chain drive garage door opener has the great benefit of durability. Liftmaster and Chamberlain for instance offer a life time warranty on the actual chain. Meaning they are so confident the chain will never break. A chain-drive garage door opener uses a chain like the one see on any bike, that pulls a trolley up a track, lifting the door. This type of garage door opener is very durable. The only drawback from a chain drive garage door opener is that it can be noisy. But for us who live in Chicago and garage door face the alley, its usually not a big concern.

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Jackshaft

Jackshaft garage door openers, also known as wall mounted, are a newer and effective choice for tose homes that want to save ceiling space. This unit is installed on the top side front wall and avoids having the annoying bar and chain. Great for garages with drywall. JackShaft Wall-mounted garage door openers give your garage a different look and feel. These opener free up space for other storage uses. They don’t work as a pull system. Instead, they spin the shaft connected to the springs and use the spring force to lift the door. Because of this, the do not work with the old extension spring system.

How to Chose a Garage Door Opener in Chicago

Getting the right garage door opener in Chicago is not a difficult task. All you have to do is have Victor Garage Door Opener Chicago to come and look at your garage door system set up. We will inspect your garage door, size, weight and material to decide which opener is right for you. Below is a list we consider when choosing the correct opener according to what you and your family needs. We carry with us a few models in case you need to replace your opener right at the time of our visit. We work with the most trusted and reliable garage door opener brands in Chicago including Liftmaster, Chamberlain, Genie and more.

Size of Garage Door

A standard 2-car garage door measures 16′ wide by 7′ tall. What is most important here is the high of your garage door. If your garage door is 7′ tall, the acurate garage door rail willl be fit for a 7′ tall door and so on. Failing to get the right size can cause the garage door to not open completely. You don’t want to have a 8′ tall door with a 7′ garage door opener since the door will not opener correctly. We have rails fo different size garage doors including 8′, 9′, and up to 10′. There are even higher doors and longer rails but since we focus our service on residential garage doors, this are the sizes that we work with. For commercial garage doors or taller doors, we recommend contacting a commercial garage door company.

Garage Door Opener Drive Type

When choosing the type of garage door opener in Chicago is importan to consider the type of garage door opener drive you need. The most popular for alley garage doors are the chain drive for its lower cost and durability. Since the garage door opener is by the alley, the noise is not an important factor. Now, if your garage is part of the home, we strongly recommend a belt drive opener. This will reduce the noise and vibrations in your garage. For other homes that lack the headroom space where the opener rail fits, the jack shaft or wall-mounted opener will be the right one for you.

Horsepower and Lifting Capacity

Garage door openers have motors that range from ½ horsepower to 1/4 horsepower. The more horsepower a garage door opener has, the more weight the opener can lift. Remember that most off the weight of your garage door is life by the spring system. The garage door opener usually only pulls a small percentage of the total weight off your door. That being said, a ⅓-horsepower garage door opener will be able to lift a one-car garage door without a problem given the spring system is well balanced. A ½-horsepower opener, can handle most two-car garage doors, while a 1½- horsepower garage door opener is suitable for heavier wood garage doors, 18′ wide, or doors with heavier insulation.

Safety and Security

Garage door openers can be extremely dangerous as they create enough force to crush someone in the event that one of the springs break or one of the springs break. The garage door locks to the door making difficult for the door to fall down on its own. After 1993 all opener are required to include a safety sensor system. For this reason, all garage door openers come with laser sensors that are installed on both sides of the door no more than 6 inches off the ground. These safety sensors are installed on the vertical part of the tracks. These sensors automatically stop the door from closing if the laser eye is triggered by someone passing by or when there is something underneath.

Some garage door openers include a locking bolt that shoot a bolt lock as soon as the door comes to a complete close position. This helps prevent burglars from opening the door from the outside when you are out of town or simple when you want to add an extra layer of protection to your garage.

Most garage door openers include also a rolling code. Meaning every time you use your garage door opener it changes its frequency so there is no possibility some one can copy your code and open your door randomly.

Garage Door Opener Smart Features 

Most garage door openers these days include smart capabilities that allow them to connect to a smart device using Wi-Fi, turning the smart device into an automatic garage door opener. Using the garage door’s compatible app, you can get notifications on your garage door’s status. You can also open and close the door remotely from wherever part of the world you are in. This comes handy when you have people coming over to deliver something to you and you are not home Some newer garage door opener models even perform more advanced functions, such as TTC which stands fro Time To Close. This features allows you to set a timer for the door to close after being open. You can set this feature to 3, 5, or 10 minutes so you don’t have to worry about closing. These apps also allow the user to set alerts in the event the garage door is accidentally left open. Many smart garage door openers are also compatible with digital assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Garage Door Opener Battery Backup

Garage door opener battery back up add convenience and safety. They can become handy in case there is a power outage. Some garage door opener models come with battery backups, which have enough juice to open and close the door in the event of a power outage. Most battery backups can raise and lower a garage door about 5 times on a single charge. There is a bit of an inconvenience on this battery back ups since the battery has to replaced every few years.

Garage Door Opener Chicago Q&A

1. What size garage door opener Rail do I need? 

The main thing to consider when getting a new garage door opener is the hight of the door.

2. How do I program my Garage Door Opener Remote? 

Each garage door opener has its own remote model. If you have the correct remote this is simple. All you have to do is locate the learn button in the back of your opener. Press and release it and on your remote press the button you want to operate your door with. You will hear a click. This means the remote has been programmed. For universal remotes, locate the learn button, press the program button on your remote, then press the learn button. Then go back to your remote and press the button you want to program. You will continue to press such button until you hear the opener click. Once your opener clicks, press the program button. Your remote now souls be program and ready to go.

3. What horsepower garage door opener do I need?

Most standard residential garage doors require an opener with at least ½ horsepower. If your garage door is a one car and non insulated, a 1/3 horse power should be able to the job. For bigger door heavier door there are 1 1/4 garage door openers available.

4. Is a belt or chain better for a garage door opener? 

In general a belt-drive system is quieter and smoother than a chain-drive garage door opener. They are also more expensive but usually include better features.

5. How long does a garage door opener last on average? 

It will depend on how much you use on a daily basis. For most homes, a garage door opener will last for 10 to 15 years. After those years, the gear and sprocket might break. Once you replace your gear, the opener should last for another 15 years.

6. What are the signs my garage door opener is going bad?

There are a few signs of garage door opener going bad. One of the most common signs is if the garage door begins to make noises. A garage door opener that make a grinding noise might have a worn-out gear. Also is the garage door opener doesn’t stop at its limits, it should also be checked out by a garage door opener professional like Victor Garage Door Opener Chicago.

Q. Can you install a garage door opener yourself? 

All garage door openers come with instructions but you need to have some important tools and skills. It can be easy to cause damage to your garage door system if you miss a few steps and the travel limits are program incorrectly. Also, be wary of the springs – If you think a DIY installation will save you money, consider it again. You must also be comfortable wiring the controls and safety switches, and setting the limit switches. Most of the mistakes you can make are destructive and/or dangerous and many will lead to a delayed failure weeks or months later. Having your garage door installed by a professional is not too pricey and you will avoid headaches and hurting yourself or any of your property. Plus you can rest asure your opener is safe.

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