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Best Garage Door Opener For Families Opening Their Door Often

March 2, 2018 By Dana Vento 54 Comments

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As a mom of 3 teens, there is never a dull moment in our home. To put this in a different way, our garage door goes up and down all day long and all night.  From job hopping to friend outings, our home never sleeps. 

What has been the most annoying feature of our newer home is the installed garage door opener that we have dealt with for a few years. The noise of the opener going up and down blasts you out of a sleep.  My search for the best garage door opener for families opening their door often has ended. It’s like a Genie in the bottle a magical find that every home needs!

No more chains, no more power lags, just a simple to install, pre-programmed, ready to lift the door up and down with amazing monitoring and diagnostic technology. Lavishly live life out loud, never worry when the kids come and go, because I have found the best garage door opener for families! Ready to find out which garage door opener system I am using?

Best Garage Door Opener For Families Opening Their Door Often

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While today’s post had product provided by Genie Company, all opinions are my own based on usage and comparison of our old garage door opener to our new one! I will always only provide the best of the best for your consideration. Your search for the best garage door opener for families that open their garage door often will come to an end!

Our Genie 3024 is put to the test on a daily basis. Before school, during the day, after school, after dinner, and late at night. In fact, I often compare our garage door opener and door to a revolving door as it never seems to stop it just keeps on its circle of up and down.

Best Garage Door Opener For Families That Open The Door Often

Power is important to the unit, but so is a railing system rather than chains. Noise is just awful, but take away the noisy chain-driven unit, change it to a belt unit and suddenly big changes happen. In fact, you will discover the best garage door opener for families that open the door often.

Safety 

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Kids will be kids and teens will be teens, so safety is a must with a garage door opener. Kids just go through life never considering the ‘what if’. They go through opening doors or closing ones without a second thought. I can not tell you how many times I have said “let the door go UP or Down before you go” but that speech seems to fall to the wayside of a mobile child.

I love the Safe-T-Beam® Non-Contact Reversing System.  Why? From side to side there is an invisible beam across the opening and this STOPS and Reverses to open if anything passes through the beam! The (eyes) are on each side of the garage door and these also will help you if you ever need to troubleshoot. (look to make sure these are powered on before digging deeper)

From Install To Use Without Issues 

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Our door was installed by a pro-installing company in Pittsburgh. The installation was simple and smooth.  In less than 2 hours our old garage door opener was gone and the new one installed. As a person with little spare time, and a house filled with kids and activities, this was a true winning moment for me.

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The 3024 provides a pre-programmed remote. So to you, it is out of the box and ready to use.

DIY Is Possible

As I mentioned this is a home opener, and it comes complete with a pre-programmed remote. The rail system requires assembly with no additional hardware required. While the powerhead is a workhorse it is lightweight and able to be lifted overhead by just ONE person.

Light Up The Garage 

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I could not be more thrilled with an opener and this one simple change really makes an impact. Our new 3024 Garage Door Opener offers a light to use even when the door is down. You can turn the light of the opener on and suddenly more light.  Think about how many garages do not have lights in them. While we do, the bonus of more light is never shunned in this house! Moreover, the unit contains 2 bulb lighting, not just one, so you really can see much better! Goodbye Dark!

Additionally, we used Genie LED Garage Door Opener Bulbs. The LED Bulbs are made for the door opener. The bulbs provide the light of a 60w bulb but only use 10w! Further, the bulbs offer long life up to 25,000 hours and they are vibration resistant.  Consider how many times the opener is going up and down and the unit may vibrate! Finally, our garage location is not the most insulated area, nor are most and the cold air gets in. Genie Bulbs are cold weather tested to -30° C and are rated for damp locations!

Open & Close The Door  

Best Garage Door Opener For Families That Open The Door Often

Seeking out the best garage door opener for families that open the door often is no challenge. You definitely want the 3024 Genie. The C-Channel rail is not only for strength but aesthetics as well. The noise level is so not an issue anymore.

A 140V DC is not only really strong but really quiet and smooth. The opening and closing are soft from opening to closing. Did I mention you just need to plug this into a standard home outlet? No need to bring in an electrician!

Today’s Tech 

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We all know how violated our privacy has become in the era of tech, but the Genie Company builds security into your codes! Something called IntelliCode® Access Security System Superior encryption technology (A.K.A  rolling codes)! Rolling codes prevents piracy of the radio signal that opens your garage door because it is continually seeking a new code from billions of combinations.

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The keypad is an optional accessory, but with our family coming and going it is a must!

Best Garage Door Opener For Families

Now you know which garage door opener is the best for families. The Genie 3024 offers so much tech that is so easy to operate. No more noisy opening and closing of the garage door and of course all kinds of safety built in for you! Lavishly live life out loud choosing the RIGHT opener for your family ~ DANA

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Comments

  1. Gary Puntman says

    May 22, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    I’ll have to look into some of these garage door openers. My family opens our garage door a lot. It feels like we are always on the go. I have young kids, so safety is a must, like you said.

    Reply
  2. Michel says

    April 13, 2018 at 1:16 am

    Nice post! It looks the best solution for the trouble we have faced while opening a heavy garage door.

    Reply
  3. BRR LLC says

    February 15, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    Looks like an awesome tool! I’ll have to get one for my home
    Thank you fore sharing.

    Reply
  4. Thomas Howard says

    February 15, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Perfect for my old garage door opener.Bye old hello new (GENIE)

    Reply
  5. Amber Marie says

    February 1, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    I am in need of a new garage door opener. mine has a mind of it’s own. I appreciate the thoroughness of this review, and the detailed photos.

    Reply
  6. Cheryl J Moses says

    January 30, 2018 at 2:15 am

    I wish I had a garage. It looks like a great idea. This post was very informative and I will refer this to people I know who could benefit from this info.

    Reply
  7. Kylie says

    January 29, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Oh this is so cool! Glad you found the best solition✨

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  8. Kiwi says

    January 29, 2018 at 11:17 am

    Even garages are getting techy. Loving and I bet it makes getting in the house much easier.

    Reply
  9. Idora says

    January 29, 2018 at 12:54 am

    I will definitely be showing this post to my mother, she’s renovating her house and turning part of it into a two car garage, she’s been stressed about the details of it so this will definitely help! Thanks so much!

    Best,

    Idora

    http://www.ajournalofstories.com

    Reply
  10. LavandaMichelle says

    January 28, 2018 at 10:40 am

    A few of my friends are in need of a new garage door. I will definitely refer them to this blog post.

    Reply
  11. Alison Rost says

    January 28, 2018 at 8:15 am

    I love the idea of being able to open and close the garage door effortlessly and this sounds like the perfect way to do that. I’ve never heard of this brand before but I sure would love to learn more about it!

    Reply
  12. Kelly Hutchinson says

    January 27, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    We don’t have a garage, so this isn’t on my radar. This looks like a great kit and I love that it lights the garage.

    Reply
  13. Dee Jackson says

    January 27, 2018 at 8:19 am

    I never really knew alot about garage openers. Reading your post really taught me alot about what’s needed and how each aspect works.

    Reply
  14. Andrea says

    January 27, 2018 at 8:19 am

    My friend just moved into a new house she bought and is looking for upgrades to do here and there and I am sure she would love this advice here. Thanks so much for sharing all of this with me.

    Reply
  15. Rosey says

    January 27, 2018 at 6:46 am

    My son just went over this with me not long ago. He is in the business, and getting the right one for you really does make a difference.

    Reply
  16. Sudipta Dev Chakraborti says

    January 27, 2018 at 4:20 am

    Looks like an interesting product. Will be of good use to many people. Thanks for the detailed info.

    Reply
  17. Laurence says

    January 26, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    Fancy garage door. Love how you detailed the steps on how to do-it yourself. Really helpful.

    Reply
  18. Sarah Bailey says

    January 26, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    What a great looking garage door opener, I have to admit we don’t have a garage here, but it is something I would like to have one day.

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  19. sabrina barbante says

    January 26, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    In Italy we say that some homes are like “porti di mare” i.e, like harbors, where there’s always a big big traffic. I guess for these homes a device like this can be so useful

    Reply
  20. CATALINA NINI says

    January 26, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    Finding the best garage door opener for families seems a lot of work. Glad to hear you found the perfect one for all of you. Technology is everywhere now, it makes me wonder what will happen if it all stops at some point…

    Reply
  21. Steven Shakeshaft says

    January 26, 2018 at 11:45 am

    This is something I’ve only ever seen in the movies and on TV. I don’t have a garage, or in fact a driveway but I know that if I did I would LOVE to have a remote controlled garage door!

    Reply
  22. jhilmil says

    January 26, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Seems great door opener indeed for the ones which have garage and operate it frequently. We don’t have any garage right now, but are planning to have one soon.

    Reply
  23. Pooja Shama says

    January 26, 2018 at 9:57 am

    Garage opener is helpful specifically for someone like me who needs car too often.

    Reply
  24. Vasundhra says

    January 25, 2018 at 11:06 pm

    Garage door openers are so useful. It is awesome that you managed to find the perfect product for your house!

    Reply
  25. Roby H. says

    January 25, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    I can’t wait to own a house with a garage that I can put all kinds of stuff in. Right now it’s just an apartment. But I want a woodshop. And a garage door opener, of course…

    Reply
  26. Ann Snook says

    January 25, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    Great suggestion! This garage door opener seems to remedy most of the complaints (noise, squishing things under it, hard to install).

    Reply
  27. Ridima says

    January 25, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    This is simply an interesting product. I never knew about it. Tagging more of my friends!

    Reply
  28. Chelsea Elizabeth says

    January 25, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    We don’t have a garage where we live. I wish we did though! I probably wouldn’t even use it for my car but to store stuff in. That would be a big help to us! Great recommendation though

    Reply
  29. Laurence says

    January 25, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    oh fancy garage door. I like how detailed you provide the DIY installation. Because as much as possible, I like to do it by myself 😀

    Reply
  30. Msddah says

    January 18, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    Thanks for the recommendation. Will have it in mind.

    Reply
  31. Norbis says

    January 18, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    Having a garage can be a headache but I would rather deal with that than not having one. I’m glad you found the perfect solution to yours!

    Reply
  32. Bella says

    January 18, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    I’m happy the Genie garage door opener works so well for you Dana. Are extra remotes available separately?

    Reply
  33. Esperanza Scotto says

    January 17, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    Garagedoor openers are so useful! I definitely want to have one when I own a house 🙂

    Reply
  34. Sayanti | bingeonbasics.com says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:27 am

    It is so good to see that you found some solution to your problem. I am definitely going to recommend this to everyone !!

    Reply
  35. Melanie williams says

    January 16, 2018 at 8:02 am

    A garage door opener is the way forward for sure. This looks like a great little solution to the garage door problem x

    Reply
  36. Kristina says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:28 am

    I wish I had a big house with a garage so I could think about those things. It seems like this is very useful for your family!

    Reply
  37. My Teen Guide says

    January 16, 2018 at 5:22 am

    Looks like a really nice one to have for the garage. I would want one for ours but since it is the husband who like “owns” the garage, I will have to ask for his opinion on this. Thanks for the thorough review of the product.

    Reply
  38. ania halama says

    January 15, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    I haven’t lived in a house with a garage (or owned a car even) for a few years now, but this does seem like a great opener. I’ll pass this on to some of my friends.

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  39. Amalia says

    January 15, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    You’re so lucky! I always dreamed of having a big garage like yours. If my dream house happens in the future I will be for sure having a door for my garage just like that, X

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  40. Whatlauraloves says

    January 11, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    Now this certainly looks handy and convenient. My garage has an electric door with a clicker and the lights come on automatically and it’s so handy xxx

    Reply
  41. Yaya says

    January 10, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    I’ve never really thought about the logistics of the garage door openers. I really like the lighting! It’s an excellent safety feature! x

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  42. Tanya Brannan says

    January 9, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    Sadly I don’t have a garage but my elderly mother does and struggles with getting it open and shut. This sounds like the perfect solution to all her problems and will make her life a lot easier! Thank you for the recommendations Dana xx

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  43. Leah Lander-Shafik says

    January 9, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    This is great. We don’t have a garage on our home but would definitely recommend this post to my friends and family x

    Reply
  44. Emily Leary says

    January 9, 2018 at 9:11 am

    It looks like you’ve found the solution to all of your problems! Safety is always an important consideration when you have children so it’s great to see that systems have been put in place to avoid any accidents.

    Reply
  45. Rachel Evans says

    January 9, 2018 at 6:43 am

    So great that you managed to find the perfect solution and it was fitted with no problems 🙂

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  46. kirsty says

    January 8, 2018 at 8:06 am

    Our house doesn’t even have off road parking let alone a garage which is a huge shame but I can see the appeal of having an easy opening door for those that do! I love how easy it is to install the door mechanism by plugging it in. That’s something I could do!

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  47. Starlight and Stories says

    January 8, 2018 at 7:51 am

    This looks like a great product. I love all the thought that has been put into safety.

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  48. Marlinda Lee says

    January 8, 2018 at 4:03 am

    Hey Dana, I was looking for something like this for so long. My garage door opener was really noisy and unsafe. We have to be so careful with the kids. You have made my work so easy. Thanks for sharing this informative blog.

    Reply
  49. Debbie says

    January 7, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    This is so good to know. We need something reliable!

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  50. Aimee says

    January 7, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    This look great and easy and safe to use.

    Reply
  51. Laura Dove says

    January 7, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    This sounds great and so useful! We converted our garage a couple of years ago so we no longer have to worry about a garage!

    Reply
  52. Tori says

    January 7, 2018 at 10:30 am

    This sounds like it was just what you needed to work for you and your family. The addition of the light is such a great idea!

    Reply
  53. Krystal Herrera says

    January 5, 2018 at 4:25 am

    Thank you for sharing this. Just what I needed for my garage. Awesome!

    Reply
  54. Jane says

    January 5, 2018 at 3:25 am

    If you’re often anxious for your garage door to open faster — then the Genie Exceleartor would be the perfect pick for you. Outfitted with a direct screw drive that ensure a safe, stable and fast opening and closing you’ll also be impressed the maintenance-free operation this comes with as well as the lifetime guarantee of the operator.

    This opener is easy to install for most DIYers and comes with two remotes and a wireless keypad so you can open the door with a pin. If you are interested in having this smart-enabled you can purchase a separate kit to do so. The Safe-T Beam helps prevent accidents using a infrared beam that will open or close the door if a car is getting to close.

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