New garage door opener, installed and programmed
SolvTek Garage Doors installs chain-drive, quiet belt-drive and wall-mount jackshaft garage door openers in Miami-Dade and Broward.
- Miami-Dade + Broward
- Se habla español
- Mon-Sat 7 am-8 pm
Belt models come with battery backup and Wi-Fi. Send a photo of your garage ceiling and current opener on WhatsApp, and we tell you which fits and send a written quote.
When is it time for a new garage door opener?
- The opener is old, loud, and the repair parts are no longer made.
- A repair would cost close to what a new unit does.
- You lose power often and your current opener has no battery backup.
- You want to open and check the door from your phone.
- You are replacing the door and want a matching, quieter opener.
Which garage door opener should I choose?
For most homes, a belt drive with battery backup and Wi-Fi. Here are our three openers in plain words:
| Opener | Best for |
|---|---|
| Chain drive | The most affordable option. Strong and simple, but the loudest. Fine for a detached garage. |
| Belt drive with battery backup and Wi-Fi | Most homes. Quiet, works during outages, app control. |
| Wall-mount jackshaft (LiftMaster 8500W) | High or crowded ceilings, storage racks, car lifts. Mounts beside the door. |
Not sure which one? Ask us to quote two side by side and pick after you see them.
How does a garage door opener installation work?
- You send a photo of the garage ceiling and the current opener on WhatsApp or by text, or call. We tell you which opener fits and send a written quote.
- The technician checks the door’s balance and springs first.
- He installs the opener, rail and wall button, installs and aligns the safety sensors, sets travel and force, and programs your remotes, keypad and Wi-Fi.
- He runs the auto-reverse test and shows you how to use the manual release in an outage.
Why does battery backup matter in South Florida?
After a hurricane or even a summer thunderstorm, power can be out for hours or days. A wind-rated door is heavier than a standard one, and lifting it by hand every time you need the car is no fun. Battery backup keeps the opener working for a limited number of cycles while the power is out, and the Wi-Fi app lets you confirm the door is closed if you evacuated.
Read more in our guide to opener battery backup.
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Common questions
How much does a new garage door opener cost installed?
SolvTek Garage Doors quotes every opener installation individually, in writing, and the type matters most: a chain drive is the most affordable, a quiet belt drive with battery backup and Wi-Fi costs more, and a wall-mount jackshaft (LiftMaster 8500W) is the premium option. Ceiling height, extra remotes or keypads, and whether the door needs spring or cable work first also change the quote. Send a photo of the garage ceiling and your current opener on WhatsApp, and we reply with a written quote that includes the unit, installation and programming.
Do I need battery backup on a garage door opener in South Florida?
In South Florida we recommend it. When the power goes out in a storm, an opener without a battery does nothing and you have to lift the door by hand with the manual release. A battery backup lets the opener run a limited number of cycles during an outage, which is usually enough to get the car out and back in.
Chain, belt or jackshaft: which garage door opener should I get?
Chain drives are the most affordable and very durable, but louder. Belt drives are much quieter, which matters if there is a bedroom over or next to the garage, as in many townhomes. A jackshaft mounts on the wall next to the door, frees up the ceiling for storage or a car lift, and works well with high or unusual ceilings. Send us a photo of the garage ceiling and we tell you which fits.
Will a new opener fix a door that is hard to open?
No. If the door is heavy or uneven when you lift it by hand, the springs or cables need attention first, and a new opener would wear out quickly. The technician checks the door's balance before installing, and if it needs work he sends you a photo and a quote before doing anything.
Can I control the new opener from my phone?
Yes, on the Wi-Fi models. We connect it to your home Wi-Fi during the visit so you can open, close and check the door from the app, which is handy if you evacuate for a storm or leave for the summer.
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Send a photo or fill this in, and you get a written quote before any work starts.
- You get the quote in writing before any work starts. Nothing extra without your OK.
- Warranty: 1-year parts / 90-day labor