Manually lifting a garage door is an exhausting process that often feels like a chore rather than an amenity. If you’re tired of struggling with your manual door, it's time to consider an automatic door opener. This simple upgrade adds immediate benefits. Here are several you’ll enjoy after installation.

Why You Should Install an Automatic Garage Door Opener

1. Convenience

An automatic garage door is mounted on the ceiling and slowly draws the door up by a chain. It contains a sensor that corresponds with a transmission signal sent by a handheld, battery-powered remote. Many homeowners keep these in their cars because it's simple to punch the remote and watch as the door opens seamlessly. Some modern smart models can run off a smartphone app and open when it senses your car's approach, further simplifying the process.

You can then pull your vehicle in, hit the remote again, and close the door. This is especially convenient after a long, tiring day at the office or a trip to the gym when you’re already exhausted.

2. Safety

Garage doors can be extremely heavy. Even with springs and assistance devices, opening one manually can result in injury. An automatic opener does all the hard work. 

They can also be fitted with a sensor field at the base of each side track. Whenever this field is interrupted, the door will stop closing, ensuring it never falls on a vehicle or family member passing beneath.

3. Improved Security

Manual doors often have to be locked by hand, which is easy to forget. However, automatic openers don’t rely on locks but use the door’s weight.

The opening system also blocks tracking so that the door can’t be opened manually unless a release cord on the inside is pulled. This drastically eliminates the potential of a break-in through your garage.

Residents of Dothan, AL, rely on the professionals at MP Garage Doors for all their garage door needs. The team has served the Southeast Alabama Tri-State area for over 25 years, providing complete garage door installation and repair services. Call (334) 793-2089 to schedule a consultation for an automatic opener installation, or visit their website to explore their previous work.