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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.
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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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HOME DEPOT
SKYLINK HDG-1601
1/2 HP AC Chain Drive Chamberlain Garage Door Opener
Core Features:
- 1/2 HPf DC motor with quiet operation
- Built-in LED lighting system
- Quick-Fit tubular rail design for DIY installation
- LED display for easy programming
- Compatible with both 7ft and 8ft doors (includes extension kit)
Security Features:
- Rolling code technology that generates unique codes
- Patented Tamper-Proof trolley system
- Safety beam sensors with auto-reverse function
- Microprocessor for optimal force learning
Included Components:
- CarHome remote control for vehicle operation
- Chain drive system
- Extension kit for 8ft doors
Current price at Home Depot CA:
$178.00 CAD plus GST/PST 12% (BC)
The cheapest garage door opener currently at Home Depot
- Super Compact
- Quiet DC motor
- WIFI Compatible
- Compatible with both 7ft & 8ft high doors (extension included)
- Reliable (6 years warranty on the motor, 1 year accessories)
- Half chain half wire
- Doorbell style wall control
- Single LED light
SKYLINK is getting more and more popular and currently sold in Home Depot And Costco which is a good sign of brand trust from this big names. 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)
Lowe’s
1/2 HP AC Chain Drive Garage Door Opener
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)
RONA
1/2 HP AC Chain Drive Garage Door Opener
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)
Canadian Tire
1/2-HP DC Chain Drive Mastercraft Garage Door Opener
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.
COSTCO
3/4-HP DC Chain Drive Garage Door Opener
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.
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 |
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