Chain Drives are the most commonly installed opener and are very reliable. While they are a slightly more affordable than a belt drive, they are known for being more noisy. This is because they open and close your door using a metal chain. Unlike the belt drive, the chain on a chain drive opener does not come with a lifetime warranty.

Belt Drive openers are regarded as a better opener than their chain counterpart. They operate using a steel reinforced chain and they can be close to silent. Belt Drives are slightly more expensive, but customers are almost always very satisfied with their Belt Drive Openers. Unlike the chain drive, the betls on Belt Drives are warrantied for life by Liftmaster!

Wall-Mounted Openers (or Jackshaft Openers) mount to the wall next to your garage door and attach to the torsion shaft above the door instead of hanging to the ceiling above your door. These are also virtually silent in comparison to belt drive openers. Wall-Mount Openers are perfect for high lift doors, a garage with high ceilings, or if your looking to save ceiling space above your door. They do come at a slightly higher price point than the ceiling mount alternatives.