Looking for a new garage door opener in Central New Jersey? At Overhead Door Company of Central Jersey, we offer several residential garage door opener options depending on your budget, preferred drive system, and the features you want.
Overhead Door™ residential garage door openers offer reliable, smooth everyday operation
Whether you’re replacing an older opener that has stopped working or upgrading to a quieter, Wi-Fi-enabled system with battery backup, our team can help you choose the right opener for your garage.
Our residential garage door opener options include reliable solutions from Overhead Door™ and LiftMaster, professionally installed for your home.
Overhead Door™ Chain Drive Opener
If you’re looking for a reliable garage door opener at an affordable price, our Overhead Door™ chain drive opener is a great option.
It includes:
- Chain drive system
- 1 remote control
- New rail system
- New safety sensors
- New wall console
- Professional installation
Why Choose a Chain Drive Garage Door Opener?
They use a metal chain to operate the garage door. They have been used in residential garages for decades and are known for their dependable operation.
A chain drive can be an excellent choice when keeping the cost of your garage door opener replacement down is one of your priorities.
Because the system uses a metal chain, it can generally be louder than a belt drive opener.
If your garage is detached from your home or garage door noise is not a major concern, a chain drive opener may give you exactly what you need without paying for additional features you don’t plan to use.
This is our most affordable garage door opener option.
Overhead Door™ Belt Drive Opener
For homeowners who prefer quieter operation, we also offer an Overhead Door™ belt drive garage door opener.
It includes:
- Belt drive system
- 1 remote control
- New rail system
- New safety sensors
- New wall console
- Professional installation
Why Choose a Belt Drive Garage Door Opener?
Instead of a metal chain, a belt drive opener uses a belt to move the garage door.
One of the biggest advantages is quieter, smoother operation.
This can be particularly beneficial when your garage is attached to your home or located underneath or next to a bedroom, home office, or living space.
For just a few extra dollars, homeowners can upgrade from a traditional chain drive to a smoother, quieter belt drive system; that small price difference makes the belt drive an attractive choice.
LiftMaster Belt Drive Opener
For homeowners who want additional technology and convenience features, we offer a LiftMaster belt drive garage door opener.
This option includes:
- Belt drive system
- 2 remote controls
- 1 wireless keypad
- Battery backup
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- New rail system
- New safety sensors
- New wall console
- Professional installation
LiftMaster belt drive garage door opener offers various features
The LiftMaster option provides several upgrades compared with our standard Overhead Door™ openers.
1. Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
The LiftMaster opener includes Wi-Fi connectivity, giving homeowners access to compatible smart features.
A Wi-Fi-enabled garage door opener can add another level of convenience to your garage, particularly for homeowners who want greater connectivity and control.
2. Battery Backup
Another important feature of this opener is the backup battery.
If your home loses electricity, a traditional garage door opener without battery backup cannot operate normally using the motor until power is restored.
A battery backup system is designed to provide temporary garage door opener operation during a power outage.
For New Jersey homeowners who have experienced outages during thunderstorms, high winds, snowstorms, or other severe weather, battery backup can be a valuable feature.
3. Two Remotes and a Keypad Included
The LiftMaster package also includes two remotes and one wireless keypad.
The keypad allows authorized users to operate the garage door without carrying a remote, making it convenient for family members or situations where you need to enter the garage from outside.
Chain Drive vs. Belt Drive Garage Door Openers
One of the first decisions you’ll make when replacing your garage door opener is whether you want a chain drive or a belt drive.
Both are designed to open and close your garage door reliably, but there are some differences.
Chain Drive
It uses a metal chain to operate the garage door.
The main advantages include:
✓ Reliable operation
✓ Lower upfront cost
✓ Straightforward, proven design
The primary consideration is noise. Because a chain drive uses metal components, it can be louder during operation than a belt drive.
Belt Drive
It uses a belt instead of a metal chain.
The main advantages include:
✓ Quieter operation
✓ Smooth performance
✓ Ideal for many attached garages
✓ Less noise transmitted into nearby living spaces
If you have a bedroom or living area above or next to the garage, the quieter operation of a belt drive can make it particularly appealing.
Two Overhead Door garage door openers mounted on ceiling tracks, shown from different angles
What Gets Replaced When We Install a New Garage Door Opener?
This is an important question because replacing a garage door opener involves much more than simply removing the motor from the ceiling and attaching a new one.
When we replace your garage door opener, the complete opener system is replaced.
That includes:
● Operator – The main garage door opener unit containing the motor and operating components.
● Rail system – The rail associated with the opener is replaced rather than simply connecting the new operator to the old opener's rail.
● Safety sensors – New safety sensors are installed as part of the new opener system.
● Wall console – The existing opener wall control is replaced with the appropriate new wall console.
In other words, when we replace your garage door opener, we are installing the components designed to work together as a complete system.
What About My Existing Garage Door Keypad?
Your existing wireless keypad may or may not be compatible with your new garage door opener.
Garage door opener accessories communicate with the operator using compatible technology. Because of this, an existing keypad from a different manufacturer or incompatible system cannot simply be assumed to work with your new opener.
If your existing keypad is from a different brand and is not compatible with the new operator, the keypad will need to be replaced with a compatible one.
This allows the keypad and garage door opener to communicate properly.
If you’re unsure whether your current keypad can be used with your new opener, our team can determine compatibility and explain your options.
Different garage door opener keypads
Which Residential Garage Door Opener Should I Choose?
The best option depends on what matters most to you.
If you want a dependable opener while keeping the initial investment as low as possible, consider the Overhead Door™ Chain Drive.
If quieter operation is important and you want to upgrade to a belt drive without spending significantly more, consider the Overhead Door™ Belt Drive.
If you want more features, including two remotes, a keypad, Wi-Fi connectivity, and battery backup, consider the LiftMaster Belt Drive.
For a few more dollars than the Overhead Door™ chain drive, the Overhead Door™ belt drive provides a quieter operation.
The LiftMaster costs more, but the additional investment gives you Wi-Fi, battery backup, an included keypad, and a second remote.
Our team can also help you compare the options based on your garage door, how frequently you use it, whether your garage is attached to your home, and which features you actually need.
Professional Garage Door Opener Installation in Central New Jersey
Proper installation is an important part of getting reliable performance from your new garage door opener.
When you choose Overhead Door Company of Central Jersey, you aren’t simply purchasing an opener in a box. Our team professionally installs the system and replaces the necessary opener components, including the operator, rail, safety sensors, and wall console.
We provide residential garage door opener installation and service throughout Central New Jersey.
Whether your existing opener has stopped working or you simply want to upgrade to a quieter or more feature-rich system, we can help you determine which option makes the most sense for your home.
Ready to Replace Your Garage Door Opener?
Contact us for residential garage door opener installation in Central New Jersey at 908-386-5267 to discuss your options or schedule service.
