Garage Door Openers Bring Convenience and Safety
Keeping pace with today’s lifestyle means you’re frequently on-the-go. Whether you’re heading out of the house to drive across town for work, or shuttling the kids off to practice, the last thing you want to contend with is a troublesome garage door.
Let's take a look at how having a trusted Amarr dealer install a new garage door opener system can offer safe, reliable solutions for entry and exit.
Kwikset FLEX Residential Openers
Kwikset FLEX Smart Garage Door Openers bring flexibility, security and control to the largest door in your home. With trusted Kwikset dependability and advanced features like a patented anti-theft door release, whisper-quiet operation, energy efficient LED lighting and easy operation via the Kwikset smartphone app, FLEX openers make coming and going easier than ever.
Kwikset FLEX openers are available exclusively from Amarr dealers beginning October 13, 2025 in select US markets and nationwide in mid-November.
Convenience and Security
Since today’s garage door openers offer efficient, reliable access to your home, be sure to consider all the available features when shopping for the best smart garage door opener. With unique options such as exterior keypad entry and smartphone monitoring and control, you can ensure your home’s largest entrance is safe and secure from anywhere.
Safety is Standard
Today’s garage door openers all require photo-eye safety beams that stop the door from closing and reverse the door when the beam is broken, ensuring safety for everyone. What’s more, the built-in camera featured in many of the latest garage door openers enable you to differentiate false alarms from situations that require your attention.
Combine Power and Quiet with Your Garage Door Opener
Many homeowners have become so used to the ‘white noise’ associated with older garage door systems that today’s quieter garage door openers take some adjusting! Exploring the latest enhancements provided on quiet garage door systems will not only save you energy in the long run; but will eliminate that rackety, loud noise you hear every time your garage door opens and closes.
Added Convenience with Garage Door Opener Accessories
Exterior wireless keypads, digital wall stations and backup batteries are just a few garage door accessories that give you more convenience.
● Wireless keypads feature one-button-to-close technology and rolling code security
● Connected accessories give you control over your garage door from almost anywhere
● Battery backup models ensure your door system works during a power outage
Garage Door Opener FAQs
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Can I install my new garage door opener myself?
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In order to ensure the optimal function of your garage door opener – as well as establish proper maintenance schedules and warranty observation – only professional Amarr dealers should be handling installation or repair. Homeowners and even builders should defer the installation and maintenance of all connected garage door equipment.
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How do smart garage door openers know to stop closing if my child is playing underneath it?
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Photo-eye safety beams project an infrared light between connected sensors. In the event that the sensor beam path is broken or interrupted, any closing instruction sent to the door opener is automatically stopped and reversed – ensuring that the closing process is only completed in the event of an obstruction-free pathway.
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How can I tell when it's time to replace my garage door opener?
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Excessive noise, a visible and aggressive rattling of the ceiling track or unit, or a belt that hangs or skips off of the track are all indications that it may be time to replace your garage door opener. In the event that you notice one or more of these progressively worsening conditions, contact an Amarr dealer to discuss the best replacement option.
How Smart Garage Door Openers Bring Convenience and Security
In the past ten years, major technological advancements have begun to improve the features of garage door openers. Homeowners who haven’t replaced their original garage unit may not be aware of the latest updates available.
Here’s how the latest smart opener technology can improve your garage door system:
● Most smart garage door openers have open and close remote controls via internet connectivity and a connected smartphone app.
● Some new garage door opener models support features such as motion-activated lights and battery backup, which allows you to safely access your garage in the event of a power outage.
● Wi-Fi connectivity offers convenience and accessibility via your shared home network.
Amarr offers these and other cutting-edge technologies on units like the LiftMaster 98022 DC Battery Backup Wall Mount Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener. This sleek wall-mounted LiftMaster opener eliminates the noise and vibrations caused by older, ceiling-mounted units, and the connected MyQ system includes a mobile app that keeps you up-to-date with alerts and provides remote control capability. It also works with Amazon Key which allows Amazon deliveries to be easily placed inside your garage or whatever building is connected using your MyQ system. If you don’t know what Amazon Key is, then check it out here.
Here’s how today’s smart garage door openers such as the LiftMaster 98022 keeps your family and possessions safe:
● Timer-to-close functionality automatically closes the door after a preset period of time. The duration of your open door can be adjusted via remote control on your connected smart device.
● The Security+ 2.0 feature selects a new opening code with each remote click, ensuring your entry passcode can never be duplicated.
● The Protector System smart opener auto-reverses immediately if it detects an obstruction, so that your loved ones are safe playing around the garage door.
● A built-in motion detector will automatically illuminate the garage in the event of excessive movement around the perimeter.
Combined with automatic garage door lock, these safety-enhancing features keep your possessions and property virtually inaccessible to unwanted intrusion. Today’s smart garage door openers protect your family and let you monitor your system in the palm of your hand.
Why Safety is Standard
All garage door openers require photo-eye safety beams that stop the door from closing and reverse the door when the beam is broken, ensuring safety for everyone. What’s more, the built-in camera featured in many of the latest LiftMaster smart garage door openers enable you to differentiate false alarms from situations that require your attention.
Older garage door systems required constant attention to anyone hanging around or playing in the garage door area. When installed correctly, today’s photo-eye safety beams and smart device monitoring capabilities provide a next level of safety to the garage area. This type of industry safety standard causes the garage doors to reverse immediately if an obstruction is detected; ultimately aiding in the prevention of serious bodily harm.
Photo eye-safety beams aren’t the only safety feature that comes with newer garage door opener systems. Many homeowners would agree that a garage door opener with carbon monoxide detectors, motion sensors, cameras and additional tilt sensors is better than one without them. A single unit that houses all these features is a reason to consider a smart garage door opener.
With openers like the Linear LDCO841, you never have to worry about your unit malfunctioning from undiagnosed problems. A self-diagnostic system continually checks and confirms the proper operation of your garage door opener, and uses an audio/visual alert system if there’s a problem.
The concept of safety extends beyond the physical dangers posed by the environment surrounding your garage door. These days, connected smart devices on shared networks mean you need to ensure protection against cyber threats as well. Similar to many other smart devices, smart garage door openers typically use advanced encryption to transmit data and protect your privacy.
Combine Power and Quiet with Your Garage Door Opener
So what opener system is best for you? DC motors and chain or belt rails provide enough lifting power for any garage door. DC motors are more energy efficient with a slow start and stop functionality that reduces the wear and tear on your garage door system. To get the ultimate lifting power and quietest operation, combine a DC motor with a belt rail.
There are several types of openers you can choose from to best fit your needs. Many LiftMaster models have an adaptive power technology present in many of the latest smart garage door openers. Auto force and electronic limits adapt to changing weather and environmental conditions, providing extra power to deal with high winds and saving energy when that additional push isn’t necessary.
When you’re ready to install a new garage door opener, your Amarr dealer can help you select the model that best suits you. Depending on the climate your door is exposed to, you may want to choose a model with variable power output, only using the exact required energy for the task.
Garage Door Innovation Since 1951
Installing a new garage door opener allows you to take advantage of today’s cutting-edge technologies, while providing improved convenience and security for your home and loved ones. When you're searching for a modern garage door opener, trust the experts at Amarr.
To discover which garage door opener solution works best for your garage doors, explore our wide offering of openers today!