Product comparative table for residential garage door openers

Garaga offers a wide range of residential electric garage door openers. Keep in mind:

Headroom (space over the header)

  • Minimum: 6 in (152 mm) - use a Trolley operator.
  • Standard: 14 in (356 mm) - à use a Trolley operator.
  • Over than 15 in (881 mm) - use a Jackshaft operator.
  • If cathedral roof (slope) - use a Trolley or Jackshaft operator.
  • If door height is over than 8 ft (2.4 m), garage for RV, less than 3 day operations, you can use a residential operator.
  • If condo / apartment building à consult our “commercial door” section.

Type of operators

Security Systems (mandatory)

  • Mechanical Reverse
  • Photo‑cell Beam

Accessories

Choose from:

  • Exterior Key Pad: open/close from outside; code of 4 digits.
  • Battery Back‑up: in case of electric failure, some opener models offer this option.
  • Security+ 2.0 Technology: with every click, a new code is sent to the Garage Door Opener, so the door opens only for you. with every click, a new code is sent to the Garage Door Opener, so the door opens only for you.with every click, a new code is sent to the garage door opener, so the door opens only for the homeowner.
  • MyQ Technology: you can open/close your door with your smart phone.
Trolley Type Opener
Trolley Type Opener
Jackshaft Type Opener
Jackshaft Type

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