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Instead of metal links, a belt-drive opener uses a steel-reinforced rubber belt to move the trolley. Chamberlain recommends the type for garages next to bedrooms. (source: Chamberlain) Garaga says a belt unit is quieter than a chain unit because the reinforced belt removes metal-on-metal contact. (source: Garaga)
If there's a bedroom, office or family room over or beside the garage, a belt is the usual answer. Chamberlain offers belt models in Quiet and Ultra-Quiet versions, and adds Wi-Fi, a video camera or battery backup on some. (source: Chamberlain) Genie's belt lines are SilentMax, StealthDrive and QuietLift. (source: Genie)
A belt that has gone slack, frayed, or slips on the sprocket can often be replaced without changing the motor; Chamberlain, for one, sells belt kits as parts. (source: Chamberlain) A motor that runs but doesn't move the door may be a gear problem rather than the belt. If the opener is old and lacks features you want, such as battery backup, replacing it is worth pricing alongside the repair.
Before any of that, we check whether the door itself is balanced. A broken spring or worn rollers will make a quiet opener loud and shorten its life; see broken spring repair.
A belt drive still needs a rail across the ceiling. If you have a low ceiling or want that space for storage, look at a wall-mount opener instead.
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Call (781) 602-0737. If you're still choosing, our post on how to choose an opener covers the basics.
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