It’s a good idea to always have an extra garage door remote on hand in case you somehow lose or damage your primary remote. People don’t often think about the possibility of something happening to their garage door remote, but it’s actually more common than you might imagine. As the area’s most trusted garage door installation company we get calls from people all the time who find themselves on the wrong side of a stuck garage door with no remote to open it. Don’t let this happen to you. In this article we’ll go over some of the things to keep in mind when selecting a garage door remote so that you can be sure you’re getting the right one.
Every garage door manufacturer produces replacement remotes for its doors. In addition there are some electronics companies that produce universal remotes that work with most brands of garage door. Before picking either a proprietary remote or a universal remote you need to first determine whether you need a full size or mini remote and what features you need on that remote. Here are the essential steps to take when choosing a garage door remote.
Don’t forget you also have the option of replacing your garage door remote with a wireless keypad. The wireless keypad is typically mounted to the wall inside the garage. Many wireless keypads are also now available that can be remotely controlled via smartphone apps. Talk to the professionals at A Better Garage Door to learn more.