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Garage door openers all have one thing in common. They all have a motor that moves the trolley—the part connected to the door that makes it open and close. What sets these garage door opener types apart is the driving utility. Some openers run on chains while others use belts or threads. Here are four types:

• Chain Drive: These are typically the lowest priced opener and is the noisiest. It involves a metal chain that drives the trolley to open and close the door.
• Belt Drive: Belt drives use a rubber belt that slides the trolley when the door is activated to open or close. Since the drive doesn’t run on metal chains, it’s a lot quieter, produces less vibrations, and requires less maintenance.
• Screw Drives: Screw drives run on a threaded steel rod that is responsible for opening and closing the garage door. These types of openers require less maintenance also because they consist of fewer moving parts, since the rod rotates as the door opens and closes.
• Direct Drive: These openers require no belt, chain, or threaded piece because the motor itself moves the trolley. These obviously require rare maintenance and the operation is quiet.