Are you trying to find garage door motors among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling garage door motors on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 21 hours of research and did 51 garage door motors tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
An overview of our top picks
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The best garage door motors you can buy today
- Smartphone control: Control, secure, and monitor the garage with the myQ app- anytime, from anywhere
- Drive Type: Long-lasting chain drive
- Next generation garage technology: Improved Wi-Fi connectivity and enhanced memory to support new myQ features and solutions
- Integrated Bluetooth technology: Reduces setup time and makes it even easier to connect to the myQ app, other myQ devices, and smart home technology solutions
- Trusted security: Security plus 2.0 technology provides unmatched encryption (100 billion codes
- RELIABLE, DURABLE OPERATION: The Genie Chain Drive 550 garage door opener has a heavy-duty chain drive system that allows for long-lasting durable operation
- EASY TO INSTALL: The Chain Drive 550 garage door opener is equipped with a strong 5-piece rail system that easily snaps together with no added hardware required. The Chain 550 opener also has a factory pre-assembled chain, no assembly with cables is needed making this chain drive opener even easier to install.
- HOMELINK AND CAR2U COMPATIBLE: Out-of-the-box this Genie garage door opener works with popular built-in car remotes systems such as Home Link and Car2U without the need for any additional hardware, such as bridges or repeaters
- GARAGE DOOR ACCESSORIES: The Genie Chain Drive 550 garage door opener comes with two pre-programmed 3-button garage door opener remotes, a wireless keypad to open the garage door with a PIN, and a multi-function wall console with vacation lock and light control button
- STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE: Safe-T-Beam Non-contact reversing system, GenieSense Monitoring, and diagnostic technology, and Intellicode Access security.
- The Genie Stealth Drive Connect smart garage door opener works with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery so you can have packages delivered directly inside the garage
- With the Genie Stealth Drive Connect model 7155 garage door opener, you can monitor and close your garage door from anywhere with the integrated Aladdin Connect technology
- STRONG AND QUIET: The 1 1/4 HPc DC Motor on the Stealth Drive Connect smart garage door opener is paired with a steel-reinforced belt drive making this garage door opener perfect for garages that are attached to bedrooms and/or nurseries.
- BATTERY BACKUP INCLUDED: The Stealth Drive Connect smart garage door opener, has an integrated battery backup that allows for this Genie garage door opener to be used when the power is out.
- EASY TO INSTALL: This smart garage door opener features a strong 5-piece rail system that snaps together for easy installation. It’s lightweight with no added hardware needed. Plus, this smart garage door opener works with BILT intelligent 3D interactive instructions, for extra easy assembly
- FOR 7FT HIGH GARAGE DOORS: The Genie Stealth Drive Connect smart garage door opener works on residential sectional garage doors up to 7ft in height AND 500 lbs in weight. For 8ft high doors use extension kit: EKTB
- Smartphone control: Control, secure and monitor the garage with the myQ app- anytime, from anywhere
- Quiet operation: Strong AC motor and quiet belt drive system ensures for comfortable living spaces near the garage
- Next generation garage technology: Improved Wi-Fi connectivity and enhanced memory to support new myQ features and solutions
- Works with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery: link to Amazon Key in the myQ app for secure and convenient in garage delivery of groceries and Amazon packages
- Integrated Bluetooth technology: Reduces setup time and makes it even easier to connect to the myQ app
- Smartphone control: Download the myQ app and follow the steps to connect your new garage door opener so you can control, secure and monitor the garage from your smartphone - anytime, from anywhere
- Drive Type: Long-lasting chain drive
- Battery Backup: Open/close the garage door even when power is out
- Next generation garage technology: Improved Wi-Fi connectivity and enhanced memory to support new myQ features and solutions
- Integrated Bluetooth technology: Reduces setup time and makes it even easier to connect to the myQ app, other myQ devices and smart home technology solutions
- Smartphone control: Download the myQ app and follow the steps to connect your new garage door opener so you can control, secure and monitor the garage from your smartphone - anytime, from anywhere
- Integrated advanced LED lighting: Purposely brightens high traffic areas of the garage, motion activated, 1,000 lumens
- Quiet operation: An ultra-quiet DC motor and soft start/stop smooth operation ensures for comfortable living spaces near the garage
- Next generation garage technology: Improved Wi-Fi connectivity and enhanced memory to support new myQ features and solutions
- Integrated Bluetooth technology: Reduces setup time and makes it even easier to connect to the myQ app, other myQ devices and smart home technology solutions
- BATTERY BACKUP INCLUDED: An integrated battery backup allows for this Genie garage door opener to be used when the primary power is out. This feature provides up to 50 cycles from the initial power failure. *California Senate Bill 969 Compliant*.Control Method:Remote.Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.Control Method:Remote.Special Features: Keyless
- STRONG AND QUIET: The 3/4 HPC DC Motor is paired with a durable chain drive making this garage door opener a long-lasting and reliable
- EASY TO INSTALL: This smart garage door opener features a strong 5-piece rail system that snaps together for easy installation. It’s lightweight with no added hardware needed. Plus, pre-programmed remotes are ready to use out of the box to eliminate additional programming steps
- GARAGE DOOR ACCESSORIES: The Genie Chain Drive 750 garage door opener comes with two pre-programmed 3-button remotes, a wireless keypad to open door with Pin, and a multi-function wall console with vacation lock and light control button.
- Strong Chain Drive System: Heavy-duty chain drive system allows for an affordable operator while still providing durable and reliable operation.
- LiftMaster 8165W MyQ 1/2 HP Chain Drive Garage Opener Chain Rail NOT Included
- RELIABLE AND QUIET: The Genie Chain Drive 500 garage door opener is a traditional, dependable chain drive garage door opener system that offers value and quiet performance with minimal maintenance needed.Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.
- 1/2 HP DC MOTOR: The Chain Drive 500 garage door opener motor is maintenance free and paired with a durable chain drive making this garage door opener long-lasting and reliable
- EASY TO INSTALL: The Genie Chain 500 garage door openers' strong 5-piece rail system easily snaps together with no added hardware required.
- SAFETY FOR YOUR FAMILY: Self-diagnostic Safe-T Beam system helps prevent accidents via an invisible infrared beam across the door opening that reverses the door if an object crosses the LED beam of light.
- INCLUDES & COMPATIBLE: The Genie Chain Drive 500 garage door opener system comes complete, with a single 1-button pre-programmed garage door opener remote, a lighted push button wall control, and a Safe-T-Baem System. This unit is also fully compatible with HomeLink and Car2U without the need for repeaters or hubs.
- ULTRA-QUIET OPERATION: The Genie QuietLift Connect is an ultra-quiet garage door opener that is ideal for garages attached to living spaces.
- SMART GARAGE SYSTEM COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA & GOOGLE ASSISTANT: The Integrated Aladdin Connect technology allows you to monitor, open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone. New features allow you to operate the door with voice control using the Aladdin Connect custom skill for Alexa or Google Assistant
- EASY TO INSTALL: This smart garage features a strong 5-piece rail system snaps together for easy installation. It’s lightweight with no added hardware needed. Plus, pre-programmed remotes are ready to use out of the box to eliminate additional steps.
- ¾ HPC POWER: The DC motor will smoothly and quietly lift a sectional garage door up to 7’ tall, up to 500 lbs. (or 8’ tall with additional extension kit - sold separately). Plus, the steel-reinforced belt drive system adds strength, durability & value.
- GARAGE DOOR ACCESSORIES: This smart garage door opener comes with built-in Aladdin Connect, two pre-programmed 3-button remotes, a wireless keypad, and a multi-function wall console.
- Built-in camera: 130⁰ wide angle camera lets you see and hear what’s happening in your garage through the myQ app .Controller type: Iphone, Android
- Smartphone control: Download the myQ app and follow the steps to connect your new garage door opener so you can control, secure and monitor the garage from your smartphone - anytime, from anywhere
- Integrated Corner to Corner LED lighting: Uniformly brightens every corner of the garage, motion activated, 2,000 lumens
- Battery Backup: Open/close the garage door even when power is out
- Quiet operation: An ultra-quiet DC motor and soft start/stop smooth operation ensures for comfortable living spaces near the garage
- 2-Way Audio : Communicate in real time between your garage and your smartphone.
- The built-in Aladdin Connect technology allows you to monitor, open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone. Works with Smart Home Automation platforms Amazon In-Garage Delivery, Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, URC, Control4 and many more
- The Genie Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener with battery backup is equipped with a strong 24v DC motor that provides quiet and powerful operation to lift up to 850LB residential garage doors. Works on standard, high lift and vertical lift doors up to 14ft in height and max 180 sq feet
- The Safe-T-Pulse Internal slack cable monitor ensures safe door travel by taking measurements and checking for slack in the cables electronically, pulsing the garage door prior to closing
- The Genie Wall Mount Garage Door Opener with battery backup is Compact design measuring 6.8 in. wide x 12 in. tall x 9 in. deep making the Genie wall mount garage door opener the smallest available, Proper installation requires a standard outlet within 6 ft. of the wall mount garage door opener
- The Genie Wall Mount Garage Door Opener is compact and space saving, directly mounts to the side of the garage doors tube spring saving space on the ceiling. Will not work on reverse wound springs, or low headroom outside hook-up, doesn't work with extension springs or one piece doors
- 【Easy to Operate】You only need to press the button on the remote control, and the door will automatically open or close. When the door is closed, pressing the button will stop the door from moving downwards and open it in the opposite direction; When the door is opened, pressing the button will stop the door from moving.
- 【High Pulling Force】The powerful motor provides an 800N pulling force for this rolling door opener, making it easy to lift 242 square feet of doors, making scrolling easier.
- 【Security Guard】Every time the remote control transmitter works, the encryption coding will change once. The possible password combinations can reach 4.29 billion, greatly improving security and making code piracy impossible.
- 【Low Noise】The noise generated during its operation is only 55 dB. Compared to other motors, it has less interference and does not make squeaking noises that wake up your family and neighbors in the morning or late at night.
- 【Reliable & Smooth Operation】When it encounters obstacles or is restricted in some way, it can automatically close, combined with low-voltage protection, overtime protection, and speed fluctuation protection, effectively preventing accidents from occurring. A high-quality copper wire motor that runs smoothly with stable performance can perform well for a long time.
- 【Application】It can roll up a roller shutter door with a maximum area of 242 square feet or a maximum height of 14.7 feet, making its opening wide and easy to enter and exit. It is suitable for most roller shutter doors, such as garage doors, barn doors, warehouse doors, shopping center roller shutter doors, and other steel roller shutter doors.
- Space-Saving: Wall mounted design frees up ceiling space and reduces noise and vibrations in living spaces near the garage
- Ultra-Quiet Operation: The RJO series makes for comfortable living spaces near the garage
- Connectivity: Built in Wi-Fi allows for smartphone control with the myQ app
- Power when you need it: Integrated Battery Backup allows access in and out of the garage when your power is out
- Remote LED Lighting: Illuminates your garage with full light coverage, with up to 8-light pods able to be installed per unit, providing you with plenty of light
- Smartphone control: Control, secure, and monitor the garage with the myQ app-anytime, from anywhere
- Quiet operation: Quiet AC motor and strong belt drive system ensures for comfortable living spaces near the garage
- Next generation garage technology: Improved Wi-Fi connectivity and enhanced memory to support new myQ features
- Integrated Bluetooth technology: Reduces set up time and makes it even easier to connect to the myQ app, other myQ devices, and smart home technology solutions
- Trusted security: Security plus 2.0 technology provides unmatched encryption (100 billion codes)
- Lighting: (2) 100 Watt (bulbs sold separately)
- Motor Power: Lifting Force 1/2HP - Support standard aluminum doors with a lift force equivalent to 1/2 HP*. For comparison purposes only; lift capacity similar to 1-1/4 or 3/4 horsepower AC motor. Lift capacity of DC motors is typically not measured in horsepower.
- SMARTPHONE CONTROL: With built-in Wi-Fi, you can monitor and control your garage door from anywhere at anytime using the CRAFTSMAN myQ App.
- CHAIN DRIVE: Rugged steel construction delivers toughness and durability you can count on.
- LIFT POWER: This opener is a ½ HP unit that can handle lifting a 7 ft. door.
- 3-BUTTON REMOTE: Program up to 3 garage door openers with the 3-button remote control. With a range of up to 1,500 ft, you can enter and exit your garage without waiting. Two included.
- SECURE ACCESS: Security plus 2.0 safeguards garage access by sending a new code to your garage door opener with every click. Each time the remote control is activated, a new access code is selected from billions of possible combinations to prevent interception of the radio signal by would-be hackers.
- This sleek, space-saving design mounts on the wall beside your garage door, freeing up ceiling space
- This elite series model comes fully equipped with security 2.0, myq
- Get reliable, durable and powerful performance with our p3 motors
- Runs ultra-quiet by eliminating sound and vibrations through the ceiling
- Not compatible with roll up doors, low headroom track, wayne dalton torquemaster Must have a front mount torsion bar system
- SPACE SAVING: The Genie wall mount garage door opener clears up ceiling space by eliminating rail & powerhead from the ceiling, the wall mount, mounts to the side of the garage doors torsion spring. You can use the freed-up space for extra storage or just enjoy the clean, uncluttered look.
- SAFE-T-PULSE SYSTEM: The Genie wall mount garage door opener has a Patent-pending system that provides internal tension monitoring of door cables with an electronic pulse during initial door travel.
- STRONG, COMPACT DESIGN: The Genie Wall Mount garage door opener, has a compact design measuring 6.8 in. wide x 14.5 in. tall x 9 in. deep making this wall mounted garage door opener the smallest available, Proper installation requires a standard outlet within 6 ft. of the wall mount garage door opener
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Features a Genie wireless wall console, Wireless LED light, Intellicode remote, and remote door lock
- INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: Only requires 2.5 in. above and 7 in. to the side of the garage doors spring tube for installation.
- EFFORTLESS GARAGE DOOR OPENER: Say goodbye to manual lifting & effortlessly open & close your garage door with the beamUP Overhead Door Garage Door Opener. Whether it's an 8'x7' single or 16'x7' double door, the BU100 Workhorse provides a smooth & quiet operation
- HEAVY-DUTY GARAGE MOTOR: With the 3/4 Horsepower equivalent DC motor & durable, high-grade reinforced steel chain drive, this garage door motor is powerful enough to open up to 7' tall garage door & provide safety, reliability, and security for years to come
- ADVANCED SAFETY AND SECURITY: This door opener is integrated with 1500-lumen energy-efficient LED security lighting – never replace a lightbulb! Additionally, the photo eye safety system provides an additional level of safety to help protect your family
- QUICK & EASY SETUP: Don't stress about complicated setups! The Workhorse Remote Garage Door Opener installs without any special tools. It comes with step-by-step installation guides, product manuals, video tutorials, and responsive telephone tech support
- INTUITIVE CONTROL OPTIONS: beamUP garage opener comes with a ClearCom remote featuring dual-burst technology for operating from a distance. Moreover, the wall-mounted door control button with push-button operation & indicator light ensures seamless functioning
- STRONG AND QUIET: The Stealth 500 Essentials garage door opener has a 1/2 HPc DC motor paired with a steel-reinforced belt drive making this garage door opener, strong, quiet, and durable. Perfect for garages attached to living spaces, such as bedrooms, nurseries, or living rooms
- SAFE AND SECURE: The Self Diagnostic garage door opener Safe-T-Beam system helps prevent accidents and Intellicode Security technology helps prevent unauthorized access into the garage by changing the code every time the button is pressed from billions of combinations.
- WORKS ON RESIDENTIAL SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS: Up to 7ft in height and 500 lbs in weight
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: The Stealth Essentials garage door opener includes one single button pre-programmed remote, a lighted push button, and 2 of Genie's radio frequency friendly, shatter resistant LED garage door opener bulbs
How to choose a good garage door motors
Does the idea of finding a fantastic garage door motors make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in garage door motors. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top garage door motors products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top garage door motors on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top garage door motors brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top garage door motors based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the garage door motors were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good garage door motors, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your garage door motors.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting garage door motors for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our garage door motors. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what garage door motors should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on garage door motors.
