Top 5 Current Affordable Garage Door Openers

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Affordable Garage Door Openers

We meticulously compare models, features, and prices. Each opener has its Pros, Cons, and author recommendations, along with a direct link to the store.

Disclaimer: GVA Doors & Garage Doors Ltd. is not affiliated with any of the mentioned stores, or brands, nor do we receive any form of payment for our recommendations.

Last updated: November 1, 2024

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Looking for a Affordable Garage Door Openers yet high-performance garage door opener?

You’ve come to the right place!

We’ve navigated the garage door opener market’s highs and lows and have rounded up the best deals for you.

Check out our top picks from Home Depot, Lowe’s, Canadian Tire, Rona, and Costco.

Before heading out to purchase your new Garage Door Opener from one of the recommended stores, here are some essential tips and notes:

Know the height of your door. Ensure you know your door’s height by measuring the total height of all door sections from the top to the bottom. Standard Garage Door Openers come with a rail suitable for doors up to 7 feet high. If your door exceeds 7 feet, you will need to buy a separate rail extension kit (more on extension kit info).

(70% of residential Garage Doors in the Greater Vancouver Area have a height of 7 feet.)

Key features to consider:

Noisiness of the Motor: It’s a misconception that the noise of Garage Door Openers stems from the belt or chain. The sound is actually due to the type of motor used, which can be AC or DC current (learn about AC vs DC motors). DC motors are known for being whisper quiet and often have a soft start and stop feature (not all DC motors include this), and they can support a battery backup option.

Wi-Fi Capabilities: In 2024, integrating technology into our lives is the norm. Consider whether you want the ability to control and monitor your Garage Door via your smartphone from anywhere. Most new models of Garage Door Openers come with built-in Wi-Fi for easy connection to your home network. Budget models may not include this feature, but a Universal Smart Garage Control can be purchased separately for smart garage control (find out more about smart garage control).

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CHAMBERLAIN - D2101C

1/2 HP AC Chain Drive Chamberlain Garage Door Opener

Specifications:

AC 1/2 HP Chain drive motor
Performance:

Powered by Chamberlain's MED Lift Power System, the D2101C delivers lifting force equivalent to 1/2 HP for effortless lifting and reliable performance you can count on
Reliability:

Heavy-duty chain drive and rugged steel construction with precision fabrication for dependable performance, use after use
Trusted security:

Security+ 2.0 technology provides unmatched encryption (100 billion codes)
Perfect fit:

Designed specifically for 7 ft. garage doors - extension kits required for 8 ft. (6608CD) and 10 ft. (7710CB-P) doors
BILT® intelligent instructions:

3D instructions for a quick, easy installation
myQ compatible:

Easily smarten up your garage door with the myQ Smart Garage® Control (MYQ-G0401 sold separately) to control, secure and monitor the garage from the myQ app
Current price at Home Depot CA:

$259.00 CAD plus GST/PST 12% (BC) $279.99 MSRP (before taxes)

The cheapest garage door opener currently at Home Depot

Compact
Reliable (6 years warranty on the motor, 1 year accessories)

AC loud motor
Half chain half wire
No built in Wi-Fi
Doorbell style wall control
Single light fixture

Chamberlain is reliable in all their models and so is the D2101C. Although it have the most basic features and accessories, this opener will do the job and will operate the Garage Door properly for many years (don’t forget to properly maintain your Garage Door & Garage Door Opener)

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Chamberlain - C2102C

1/2 HP AC Chain Drive Garage Door Opener

Specifications:

AC 1/2 HP Chain drive motor
Performance:

Powered by Chamberlain's MED Lift Power System, the D2101C delivers lifting force equivalent to 1/2 HP for effortless lifting and reliable performance you can count on
Reliability:

Heavy-duty chain drive and rugged steel construction with precision fabrication for dependable performance, use after use
Trusted security:

Security+ 2.0 technology provides unmatched encryption (100 billion codes)
Perfect fit:

Designed specifically for 7 ft. garage doors - extension kits required for 8 ft. (G7708CB-P) and 10 ft. (7710CB-P) doors
BILT® intelligent instructions:

3D instructions for a quick, easy installation
myQ compatible:

Easily smarten up your garage door with the myQ Smart Garage® Control (MYQ-G0401 sold separately) to control, secure and monitor the garage from the myQ app
Current price at Lowe's CA:

$289.00 CAD plus GST/PST 12% (BC) $279.99 MSRP (before taxes)

The cheapest garage door opener currently at Home Depot

Compact
Reliable (6 years warranty on the motor, 1 year accessories)

AC loud motor
Half chain half wire
No built in Wi-Fi
Doorbell style wall control
Single light fixture

Chamberlain is reliable in all their models and so is the C2102C. Although it have the most basic features and accessories, this opener will do the job and will operate the Garage Door properly for many years (don’t forget to properly maintain your Garage Door & Garage Door Opener)

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CHAMBERLAIN - C2102C

1/2 HP AC Chain Drive Garage Door Opener

Specifications:

AC 1/2 HP Chain drive motor
Performance:

Powered by Chamberlain's MED Lift Power System, the D2101C delivers lifting force equivalent to 1/2 HP for effortless lifting and reliable performance you can count on
Reliability:

Heavy-duty chain drive and rugged steel construction with precision fabrication for dependable performance, use after use
Trusted security:

Security+ 2.0 technology provides unmatched encryption (100 billion codes)
Perfect fit:

Designed specifically for 7 ft. garage doors - extension kits required for 8 ft. (G7708CB-P) and 10 ft. (7710CB-P) doors
BILT® intelligent instructions:

3D instructions for a quick, easy installation
myQ compatible:

Easily smarten up your garage door with the myQ Smart Garage® Control (MYQ-G0401 sold separately) to control, secure and monitor the garage from the myQ app
Current price at RONA:

$269.00 CAD plus GST/PST 12% (BC) $279.99 MSRP (before taxes)

The cheapest garage door opener currently at Home Depot

Compact
Reliable (6 years warranty on the motor, 1 year accessories)

AC loud motor
Half chain half wire
No built in Wi-Fi
Doorbell style wall control
Single light fixture

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MASTERCRAFT -
046-0265-2

1/2-HP DC Chain Drive Mastercraft Garage Door Opener

Specifications:

The Mastercraft 1/2-HP Chain Drive Garage Door Opener features a quiet DC motor with strong, durable chain drive
Performance:

Soft start and stop accelerates slowly to full speed and slows down before coming to a complete stop to reduce vibration and wear on all mechanical parts
Optimal force learning lets the microprocessor automatically set the garage door opening and closing forces
Built-in, energy-saving LED light eliminates the need to frequently replace light bulbs
Deluxe wall console operates garage door opener as well as controlling LED light
Vacation lock to lock out all remote functions for additional security
SkylinkNet compatible allows connectivity for monitoring and controlling the garage door opener remotely using your Smartphone (Hub required CT#: 046-0510, sold separately)
Backup battery compatible to provide continuous operation even during a power outage (CT#: 046-0504, sold separately)
In-car remote compatible so you can program to operate the garage door opener from your car without the need to carry your remote
Easy to assemble sectional rail for 7 feet doors. Extension kits for 8 feet and 10 feet doors available (sold separately)
Includes 1 keychain remote, deluxe wall console and wireless keypad
Current price at Canadian Tire:

$199.99 CAD plus GST/PST 12% (BC)

The cheapest garage door opener currently available in any store and can be found exclusively at Canadian Tire Garage Door Openers section

Super Compact
Whisper quiet DC motor
Soft start and stop
LED Light
1 keychain remote
Wireless keypad
“Deluxe” Wall control
Battery backup capable (sold separately)
Reliable (8 years warranty on the motor, 2 years rail chain or belt, 1 year accessories)

Half chain half wire
No built in Wi-Fi
Single light fixture
Sold exclusively in Canadian Tire
New brand – No record for quality
quantities may vary by store

My personal experience with Mastercraft Canadian tire garage door openers was quite good and i had 0 problems installing and programming it as it was built very similar to the Chamberlain openers. The amount of features that comes with that price (199.99$) is pretty impressive. The only thing that i can say is that it is a newly brand for Garage Door Openers (4-5) years and it doesn’t have a long enough record to be able to compare it to the other brands that known well for 50 or more years like Chamberlain.

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Skylink ATOMS -
ATR-1723CK

3/4-HP DC Chain Drive Garage Door Opener

Specifications:

Skylink ATOMS ATR-1723CK, ¾ HP, 2.13 m (7 ft.) chain drive residential garage door openers offer reliability and durability, while being compact and powerful.
Performance:

Equipped with a DC motor that provides quiet operation when compared to traditional garage door openers.
Uniquely designed for the DIY consumer with a quick and simple “quick-fit” tubular rail for faster installation.
Engineered to provide ultimate safety and security with a patented tamper-proof trolley to guard against break-ins.
On-ground programmable LCD wall console. Easily access your garage with the sleek-looking keyless entry system.
Built-in 12 W LED (100 W equivalent) energy-efficient light for long-lasting illumination with low power consumption.
Two 3-button stylish mini-keychain remotes with optional pass-code protection
Easily access your garage without a key or remote control with the sleek-looking keyless entry system
Keypad automatically locks for 10 minutes after 10 incorrect pass-code attempts
Intelligent LCD wall console with on-ground level programming and light control
Rolling code technology remotes generate a unique code for every remote activation
Safety beam sensors reverse garage door if obstacles are detected
Optimal force learning uses a microprocessor that automatically sets the garage door opening and closing force
Battery backup compatible (sold separately)
SkylinkNet compatible for Smartphone control with optional hub (sold separately)
Current price at Costco CA:

$199.99 CAD plus GST/PST 12% (BC)

The cheapest garage door opener currently available in any store with the most accessories

Super Compact
Whisper quiet DC motor
Soft start and stop
LED Light
2 keychain remote
Wireless keypad
Smart LCD Wall control
Battery backup capable (sold separately)
Reliable (8 years warranty on the motor, 2 years rail chain or belt,1 year accessories)

Not sold in store (online order)
Half chain half wire
No built in Wi-Fi
Single light fixture
Sold in this package and price exclusively in Costco
New brand – No record for quality

My personal experience with Skylink Garage Door Openers is similar to the Mstercraft Garage Door Openers as it is the same exact opener with 2 different names and it was quite good and i had 0 problems installing and programming it as it was built very similar to the Chamberlain openers. The amount of features that comes with that price (199.99$) is pretty impressive and even bigger than the Mastercraft model. The only thing that i can say same as for the Mastercraft is that it is a newly brand for Garage Door Openers (4-5) years and it doesn’t have a long enough record to be able to compare it to the other brands that known well for 50 or more years like Chamberlain.

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Comparison Table

In this table we compare the crucial features of a Garage Door Opener

Model	Brand	Motor Type	AC/DC	Power	Wi-Fi	Battery Backup	Max Weight
D2101C	Chamberlain	Chain Drive	AC	1/2 HP	✔	✘	350 lbs
C2102C	Chamberlain	Chain Drive	AC	1/2 HP	✔	✘	350 lbs
046-0265-2	MASTERCRAFT	Chain Drive	DC	1/2 HP	✘	✘	350 lbs
ATR-1723CK	Skylink ATOMS	Belt Drive	DC	3/4 HP	✔	✔	500 lbs