Choosing Your Next Garage Door Opener: Genie Vs. Liftmaster

It’s not always easy to choose, especially when you’re making a long-term choice, like a new garage door opener. Liftmaster and Genie both have reputations for being leaders in garage door openers and remotes. So, which company do you choose?

It’s important for consumers to have choices when shopping, so weigh the pros and cons of both companies. Make a list of what’s great about each, and then see if that doesn’t help you to determine which company to purchase from. Both Genie and Liftmaster have their merits, but you can only install one garage door opener. When choosing between two companies, always look at the convenience and service, the quality and the price.

The length a company has been in business speaks volumes about their customer service practices. Previous good customer service is an excellent indicator that your account will be treated with the same respect. A company cannot remain in business without loyal customer and loyal customers are only bred through good business practices. Being that Genie has been in business for nearly 90 years, since 1923, it’s clear they’ve established themselves as a business consumers can trust. Similarly, Liftmaster has seen a lot of business in its 40 years.   

More people use Liftmaster garage openers than they do Genie, but this doesn’t necessarily indicate that Liftmaster garage door openers are higher quality than Genie’s. In fact, Genie’s commercial openers were voted #1 Hottest New Product at Expo 2012. Plus, their next-generation garage door opener remote control, the Closed Confirm, is a major hit with consumers and industry specialists alike. It seems Genie has won the quality round, as their innovations have resulted in some of the most desired garage openers and remote controls on the planet.

When it comes to pricing, both companies are competitive. Both Liftmaster and Genie offer sales, promotions and pricing that’s budget friendly, for the customer who can’t afford to pay more. Genie does offer their ultra-quiet PowerMax 1500 for an incredibly budget friendly price and customers also save on installation, by installing this user-friendly piece of garage equipment themselves. Starting at around, $250.00, Genie’s PowerMax 1500 certainly fits the budget of most modern homeowners. Plus, it will more than pay for itself as the years progress and it’s still working. AAA Remotes is the largest online retailer that stocks a wide variety of Genie and Liftmaster garage door openers.

When it comes to quality product, nothing is more telling than a review. Both Genie and Liftmaster have product reviews for their many garage door openers and remote controls. These reviews range from the ultra-positive to the not-so-good. In order to compare two similar products, you’ll want to comparatively read their reviews. If you’re shopping at Home Depot, or another retailer, you could also ask an associate what they think. Genie is very popular among Do-It-Yourself specialists, so don’t be surprised if your Home Depot associate directs you to their brand of garage door openers.

When it comes to garage door openers, no two companies are as widely known and debated as Genie and Liftmaster. These competing brands both have their pros and cons. At the end of the day, Genie’s commitment to excellence, good customer track record and commitment to a fair price are all viable reasons to choose their garage door openers for your garage.