Precision Garage Door Openers of San Antonio
Serving The Entire Greater San Antonio Metro Area
We install and repair most garage door opener makes and models! Our professionally trained technicians are happy to help you choose the perfect model for your needs and budget. If you need a garage door opener installed or repaired in the San Antonio Area, call Precision today.
Please read on to learn about the styles and convenient features available now on some of the best garage door openers you can buy. Whether you need smart features, energy-saving openers, or battery backup options, Precision Garage Door of San Antonio has an opener that will suit your needs.
Which Type of Garage Door Opener Is Best for You?
There Are 4 Main Types of Openers
Chain Driven Openers
Chain drives are typically the most commonly used and are a very reliable type of opener. This drive runs the garage door on its track by using a metal chain. Chain drives are slightly cheaper than belt drives.
However, chain drive openers tend to be noisy, so if your garage is located below or adjacent to the main rooms in your home, you don't want this opener. We typically don't recommend these types of openers because the small savings aren’t worth it. LiftMaster® also does not warranty the chain for life like it does the belt on the belt drives.
Screw Driven Openers
Screw drive openers use a lifting device that runs on a threaded steel rod, rather than a chain or a rubber belt. These openers work best in locations where the weather and temperature are constant throughout the year.
They are the slowest and noisiest of all garage door openers, but also the least expensive. If you didn’t like how noisy or slow your current opener was, you won’t enjoy having a screw driven opener in your garage. Check out our video showing you the differences between openers below.
Belt Driven Openers
Belt drives are regarded as the best type of opener in the garage door industry. Not only are belt drives as reliable as chain drives, but they are also virtually silent. This drive runs on a steel-reinforced belt and typically costs more than chain & screw drive openers.
If your garage is attached to your home and has surrounding bedrooms, you'll never be bothered by the noise of your garage door if you get a belt driven opener installed. Many customers end up extremely satisfied with their purchase of a belt drive opener, and can’t ever imagine going back to the noise of a chain opener.
Jackshaft Openers
When would you want a jackshaft opener? When you have high ceilings in your garage or want to free up some ceiling space. A jackshaft opener is mounted to the left or right of your garage door and attached to the torsion tube. The cost is slightly higher than a ceiling mounted opener.
Proper Garage Door Opener Installation
What Is The Best Garage Door Opener?
Watch this video and you'll get to listen and learn which is the right type of opener for you.
Proper Garage Door Opener Installation
Watch this video and ensure your garage door opener is installed properly.
Recommended Garage Door Openers For New Installation
87504 - Secure View DC LED Battery Backup Belt Drive Wi-Fi with Integrated Camera
LiftMaster’s most advanced garage door opener ever.
Features:
- Get alerts & control your opener from anywhere with built-in Wi-Fi & myQ technology
- Access your garage even when the power is out with Battery Backup
- 360º LED lighting increases visibility in your garage
- Integrated camera manually adjusts 360º allowing you to see the entire garage
- HD quality video begins recording when motion is detected
- Mic allows for 2-way audio communication
- Features belt drive system and DC motor for whisper-quiet operation
8160W - DC Chain Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
Features:
- Built-in Wi-Fi® allows for smartphone control with the myQ® app.
- DC motor provides smooth and quiet operation.
- Industrial-strength chain drive.
- Works with Amazon Key: Enables convenient and secure In-Garage Delivery.
8587W - ¾ HP AC Chain Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
Built with maximum power to lift the heaviest doors.
Features:
- Get alerts & control your opener from anywhere with built-in Wi-Fi & myQ technology
- I-Beam rail system provides ultimate support during operation
- ¾ HP AC motor chain drive system provides maximum lifting power
- Warranty: Lifetime motor, 5 year parts, 1 year accessories
8500W - DC Battery Backup Wi-Fi Wall Mount Garage Door Opener
Designed to optimize space with wall mount location.
Features:
- Get alerts & control your opener from anywhere with built-in Wi-Fi & myQ technology
- Access your garage even when the power is out with Battery Backup
- Automatic Garage Door Lock keeps the garage secure
- Wall-mount design & DC motor eliminate noise & vibrations for a silent system
- Warranty: Lifetime motor, 5 year parts, 1 year battery and accessories
84501 - DC LED Belt Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
Belt Drive System + DC Motor = Ultra Silent Garage Door Opener
Features:
- Get alerts & control your opener from anywhere with built-in Wi-Fi & myQ technology
- Dual LED lighting increases visibility in your garage
- Features belt drive system and DC motor for whisper-quiet operation.
- Security+ 2.0® safeguards garage access by sending a new code with every click of the remote
PDS 801 - Ultra-Quiet Energy-Efficient, DC-Powered Operator at AC-Equivalent Speed
Features:
- Superior, Eco-Friendly Design
- Smooth and Quiet Operation
- Interchangeable Belt or Chain Drive
- Supplies 800 Newtons of Lifting Power for Heavy Doors
- 7', 8' and 10' T or I-Rails
- Secure, Long-Range Remote
- Self-Diagnostic System Continually Checks for Proper Operation
- Fully Self-Contained Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Option
Why Choose Precision
- Same Day Service
- All Calls Answered By A Live Operator 24/7
- Evenings & Weekends Available At No Extra Charge
- Emergency Service
- All Work Is Guaranteed
- Open 7 Days/Week
- All Major Credit Cards Accepted
- Professionally Trained Technicians
- We Repair & Service All Major Brands
Frequently Asked Questions
Table of Contents
Garage Door Openers
Do you install new garage door openers? If so, what brands or types do you install?
Yes! We install a full range of LiftMaster® and Genie® garage door openers.
Our openers include belt-drive, chain-drive, and wall-mount motors — all designed for quiet, reliable performance and built with the latest smart technology and battery backup options.
What is the starting price for a new opener?
Our opener packages start at $767.00 plus tax. The total cost will vary depending on the model and accessories selected, allowing you to customize a solution that fits your needs and budget
* These are estimates; actual quotes will vary based on door size, job complexity, and brand selected.
How can a customer tell if they need a new opener vs. a repair?
Symptoms that suggest replacement include:
- Frequent breakdowns or recurring problems
- The opener is very old and lacks modern safety features
- It cannot handle the weight/load (e.g. with heavier insulated doors)
- The cost of repair approaches the cost of a new opener
- Lack of battery backup or smart features that they want
What's the most popular opener type in your area, and why?
Do you install smart garage door openers? If yes, what features do they include?
Yes — we install smart openers that include:
- WiFi connectivity / remote control via smartphone
- Battery backup Integrated cameras or motion-activated lights (e.g. LiftMaster Secure View)
- Energy-efficient motor designs
- Security features (rolling code technology)
Do you offer opener repairs? If so, what common issues can you fix?
Yes — common repairs include:
- Sensor / photo eye misalignment
- Remote control / keypad replacements
- Limit / travel adjustments
Do you offer any warranties or support for new opener installations?
Do you offer free estimates on garage door openers? Will you offer free phone quotes?
Yes - we offer free estimates on openers and may provide free phone-based preliminary quotes depending on your information.
* These are estimates; actual quotes will vary based on door size, job complexity, and brand selected.
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