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Old 05-20-2024, 06:16 AM
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I've been told that while belt drive garage door openers are much quieter the central Florida extreme heat and humidity can affect the belt performance, i.e. belt stretching, slipping, and that the belt may have to be replaced after several years. Anyone with personal experience you would like to share?
My garage door with a chain could be easily heard outside from three houses away. Last summer I had a belt drive opener installed. (And I later discovered that it wasn’t even a good brand.) Now it is so quiet that I can barely hear it when I’m standing in the garage. Its quietness is almost unnerving. I love it.