When it comes to making a long-term
decision about which new garage door opener to get, knowing the best products that are available is very important. Both Genie and LiftMaster garage door openers are companies that have been around for over 40 years, and their longevity in the market is proof that their reliability with customers is outstanding.
When deciding between the two, you must first decide what kind of opener, and at what price, works best for you. Genie's reputation as the industry-leader comes from their past models — those being the ones from the early to late ’90s. These were great openers, many of which are still in garages today. However, after a company buy-out (Overhead bought Genie in 2002), the quality of Genie products has been in sharp decline.
Modern-day Genie garage door openers are less expensive than their predecessors, but the overall quality, noise level, and life of their new products are not what they used to be.
Enter, LiftMaster. LiftMaster has seen its garage openers go from good to better, to best over the last 10 years. As Genie's products have gotten cheaper in quality, LiftMaster has improved. With their new 8550W Belt Drive, LiftMaster can claim that they have the best opener on the market today. Its whisper-quiet operation, durability, and built-in features like battery back-ups and wi-fi make LiftMaster the easy choice for almost any consumer.
Genies’ similar product, the 3024 belt drive, is similar in quietness. However, this does not come with the same quality motor that LiftMaster has. Also, the Genie 3024 does not have built-in WI-FI capabilities or a battery backup system. Both of which place their model behind its competition.
Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or are looking for a professionally installed garage door opener, the best use for your money, both in the short-term and the long-term, is going to be LiftMaster. The professional line of garage door openers.
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