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Originally Posted by coffeebean
One of the springs on our original MVP garage door opener broke. Rather than replacing the spring, we want to have a new garage door opener installed for our 2 car garage door.
We are looking for recommendations for a quiet door opener. I'm not sure what these new "smart" openers do but I don't think the smart features are a necessity. Just looking for a really quiet reliable garage door opener.
Upon doing some research, I see there are three different types of drives available.....
chain drive, screw drive and belt drive. I'm aware the chain drive is the loudest so we will eliminate that one. Of the two drives left, which drive do you recommend, screw drive or belt drive?
Many thanks in advance for your recommendations.
EDIT: After reading some old threads about garage door openers, I see Ryan O'Cull is highly recommended for the installation. We will most likely call him to do the installation.
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Replace both springs, and have a qualified pro do it. Those things are dangerous if you do not know what you are doing, Have the professional installer inspect the cables and lube, adjust, and tighten or replace the hinges and rollers. Those cause most of the noise. Our Villages installed opener is 17 years old, and I cannot hear it in the house unless I listen for it. If you still need or want a new motor unit, I have had good service from both Chamberlain and Genie devices.