Garage Door Opener Belt Vs. Screw
When you go to a store to buy a garage openers, there are many different versions available. Two of them, belt and screw, are commonly available. There are many different features between the two that must be accounted for, which will allow you to figure out what decision is best for you. Does this Spark an idea?
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Price
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Belt-driven openers are more expensive than screw-driven ones, but not by much. Belt-driven openers cost around $180 and screw-driven ones cost about $160.
Installation
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Both openers require placing a frame on the openers roof that connects to the garage door. Screw-driven openers are easier to install because the belt-driven ones requires running a long belt inside of a track that follows the frame. A screw-driven opener requires installing a long screw, which is less of a hassle than installing the belt-driven one.
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Noise
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Belt-driven openers are very quiet. Screw-driven ones are louder with the potential to become even louder. Once the screw gets older, it needs oiled. If it is not oiled, it will squeal, which may reach ear-piercing levels.
Wear
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The belt in the belt-driven opener will stretch over time. When the belt stretches out too far, the door will not open and will have to be replaced. On the other hand, a screw drive needs to be oiled. It may also rust because it is made out of metal.
Repair
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The screw is the common piece that needs replaced in the screw-driven opener. It will costs around $50 to buy a replacement screw. The belt costs about the same for a replacement. Other than those pieces, the two have metal frames that rust over time. They are $10 a piece to replace.
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