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Best Quiet Garage Door Openers

“SC-REEE-TCH!”  It is Saturday morning, and you are awakened abruptly from your sound slumber by the noisy garage door opening.  Your dog Fido starts barking to sound the alarm. So much for getting those extra ZZZs on the weekend.  Your garage door opener is old, dated, and noisy.  You sigh in annoyance.  It is time for a replacement. This weekend, your to-do list will include shopping for a brand-new Genie garage door opener. 

Genie belt drive garage door openers are known for their ultra-quiet performance.  Genie belt drive garage door openers use a heavy-duty, steel reinforced belt to ensure maximum performance with minimal noise.  As the belt drive moves along the track of your Genie garage door opener, the low-vibration belt ensures quiet operation.  Belt drive openers are low maintenance, require no lubrication, and are ideal for garages close to living spaces.  Genie belt drive openers also feature an ultra-quiet DC motor.

The best quiet garage door opener starts here at Genie.  We offer a variety of openers with accessories and features to meet your every need.  If you are looking for a professional to install your Genie garage door opener, use our Dealer Locator to find a Genie professional dealer near you.  Also, take advantage of the handy Product Selector tool.  Select the features and benefits you are looking for to create a curated list of openers that meet your needs.  Below are a few of the options for garage door openers that are ideal for DIYers that can be purchased from various retailers in-store and online. 

 

Quiet Garage Door Openers for Residential Garage Doors

For those looking for smart home features:

Genie QuietLift Connect:  Features an ultra-quiet belt drive and integrated Aladdin Connect smart home capabilities.  Connect your garage door opener to your Wi-Fi and control and monitor the status of your garage door opener from the convenience of your smartphone!  No more wondering, “Did I close my garage door?” Included are 2 3-button pre-programmed remotes, a wall console with vacation lock and light control, wireless keypad, and Safe-T-Beam safety sensors.  This opener works on residential sectional garage doors weighing up to 500lbs and 7’ tall.  For 8’ tall doors, you will need extension kit model #EKTB.

Genie QuietLift Connect garage door opener

 

For those looking for the basics:

Genie QuietLift 750: This belt-drive garage door opener is perfect for those looking for an affordable option that is exceptionally quiet.  Dependable, durable, and reliable this Genie garage door opener includes 2 1-button preprogrammed remotes, wall console with vacation lock and light control, wireless keypad, and Safe-T-Beam safety sensors.  This opener works with residential sectional garage doors weighing up to 350lbs and 7’ tall.  For 8’ tall doors, add extension kit model #EKTB.

Genie QuietLift 750 garage door opener

For those looking for battery backup features:

Genie Stealth750 Essentials: This ultra-quiet belt drive includes integrated battery backup.  Now you can open your garage door even when the power goes out!  Aladdin Connect smart home connectivity is also built-in to allow you to control your garage door opener from your smart phone!  Included are 2 Genie LED lightbulbs that are made specifically for garage conditions and are damp location rated and cold weather tested.  The LED bulb also create little or no radio frequency to interfere with your Genie remotes.  Also included are a 3-button pre-programmed remote, wall console with vacation lock and light control, and Safe-T-Beam safety sensors.  This opener works with 7’ tall residential sectional garage doors weighing up to 500lbs.  For 8’ tall doors, you will need extension kit model #EKTB.

Genie Stealth750 Essentials garage door opener

 

For those with a heavy or 1-piece garage door:

Genie SilentMax 1000: Features an ultra-quiet belt with a strong 140-volt DC motor to open residential sectional or 1-piece doors weighing up to 750lbs! The strong motor will lift even the heaviest doors with ease! The enclosed C-Channel rail ensures the highest levels of safety.  Accessories include 2 3-button preprogrammed remotes, wall console with vacation lock and light control, wireless keypad, and Safe-T-Beam safety sensors.  This opener works with 7’ tall doors, for 8’ tall doors purchase extension kit model EKBC.

Genie SilentMax 1000 garage door opener
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