Liftmaster garage openers are among the most well-known in the garage door industry. One of the reasons Liftmaster is popular is because they are durable and high-quality openers. Those openers are built to last, especially if you have a large door. Here in New England, when we have harsh winters, you want an opener that can withstand those weather conditions. One of the first things that comes to mind is the hefty price for those openers. Yes, Liftmaster openers are more expensive than other brands on the market, but they are worth the investment in the long run.
Let’s check a few of the pros and cons of those openers
Pros:
- High quality- Liftmaster openers are known for their high quality and durability, ensuring long-term use. With reliable performance, they rarely break down.
- Advanced Technology. Liftmaster openers come with features like smartphone control, battery backup, and security+ 2.0, which improve the garage door's security.
- Quiet operation.
- Wide range of models. Allow you to find the right solution for your garage door.
- Energy efficiency. Liftmaster garage door openers are designed to be energy efficient, helping you to save on electricity bills.
- Safety features- Liftmaster openers come with features like automatic reversal if it detects an obstruction.
- Warranty- Liftmaster offers a good warranty for a long period of time. Give you peace of mind.
Cons:
- Expensive.
- Installation- The installation process can be complex and may require a professional.
- Maintenance- Like all garage door components the openers do need periodic maintenance. You want to check the model you choose and the recommendations.
- Advanced technology- can be a plus or a minus. The new openers are based on internet connection and power. If you lose power and the internet, some of the features will not work.
- Compatibility- not all Liftmaster garage door openers can work with all types of doors. You need to ensure compatibility.
Recommending Liftmaster to my clients
Yes, sometimes my clients complain when I recommend Liftmaster. Liftmaster openers are more expensive, and there are other brands out there that can give the same functions for less. So why do I love to work with Liftmaster garage door openers and recommend them to our clients? As you saw in the above pros, the liftmaster opener is more durable than other openers on the market. I recommend them to my clients, especially if they have a larger garage door. Liftmaster openers can withstand heavier doors. Liftmaster has more models to choose from to fit bigger, heavier doors, and due to durability, they last longer. Also, it is definitely cheaper to have the Liftmaster opener in the long run.
I put maintenance under the cons, and the reason is no one likes to do maintenance, but all machines need to go under some lubrication and love once in a while. However, Liftmaster openers require less maintenance, and you can probably do some of the maintenance yourself. I always recommend checking the whole system at least once a year—good maintenance equals long life for the entire garage door system.
Features and Security
Liftmaster openers come with a variety of security features and safety features. Connecting your home to your smartphone is a really great feature. You can open the door even if you are not there. Liftmaster comes with MyQ Technology that allows you to do so. Liftmaster also has a code-generating technology that generates new code with every remote click. And all this technology comes with a backup battery so even if you lose power, you can still operate your garage door. The automatic close function is excellent; it will automatically close the garage door after a set time, so if you forget to close the door or your hands are full, the door will close automatically. Other safety features are motion detector lights, safety sensors, and Homelink compatibility.
So, I hope this article will answer some of your concerns when I recommend Liftmaster. I realize it is the more expensive option on the market, but I love the durability and high quality of the system. I can trust the system to last longer, and I know you will appreciate the quality and functionality of the system.