Best Garage Door Openers in the UK

And, since the device in question is a premium garage door opener from Chamberlain, those familiar with the company wouldn't be surprised by the fact that it features MyQ compatibility. If you're not familiar with it, MyQ is a smartphone application that allows the owners of Chamberlain products to easily control not just their garage doors but also outdoor lamps and house lights from the comforts of their smartphone. To start with, the app is incredibly convenient thanks to the fact that it allows you to access the doors of your garage using your smartphone at any time you want and from virtually any kind of distance and to program your garage door to close or your MyQ LED lighting to go on/off at designated times with customized schedules.

But convenience is not the only thing this application provides since you're also getting additional security capabilities thanks to the option to receive real-time alerts on your smartphone every time the garage door opens or closes. And, thanks to the fact that the lighting comes from Light-Emitting Diodes, the model actually features quite an energy-efficient standby consumption of only 0.8 W. And if you're unfamiliar with remote garage door openers, there's no need to worry since the device includes two transmitters (with a 2 button design), a wireless wall control, and a new operator line that allow for an easy and quick installation.

But, if you're still not convinced, we would also like to mention that the model features a maintenance-free belt drive that operates at the speed of 200 mm/sec making it one of the faster and stronger options on the market. The Chamberlain ML1000EVGB is being marketed as a premium garage door opener for a good reason: the device features the kind of power and speed you would expect from the model of this calibre and the kind of safety and convenience you receive with the MyQ app is virtually unparalleled.

Something that we're working with here and seldom see elsewhere is the adjustable ventilation position, a nice little touch that fits insulated sectional doors unlike no openers. What fits them all though is the automatic obstacle detection preventing injuries and accidents. What also fits them all is the forced entry protection mechanism that physically prevents burglars from lifting the doors when they're closed.

Besides these advantages, the model also contributes more sophisticated controls than what most mid-range openers are offering, including an electronic end position setting and the soft-touch keypad with an improved pressure point, which means you cannot accidentally open the doors with the keypad sitting in a pocket or something like that.

Bottom line, from its durable and robust construction, elegant design, and sophisticated controls, the Schartec Move 1200 runs circles around garage door openers within its price range, and this is without us even mentioning its floating code and reverse features.

What we are a little crazy about is the handheld transmitter that comes with the package. Employing a soft-touch keypad and, improving the pressure point, the remote prevents accidental activation, so you can drop it into the pocket without worrying that unintentionally opening the doors.

Back to the main unit though, we're working with the company's staple hidden display, a pretty nifty design solution that prevents unauthorised individuals from adjusting the drive. Shartec's staples also include the soft start and stop points that keep the entire operation smooth without punishing the gearbox. Sometimes, the above-mentioned steel plate and reinforced ceiling hangers can make the same operation a little loud but this is not the case here. No, keeping the noise levels below 55 decibels, this is a pretty quiet unit that will not be disturbing the people around you whilst opening the garage doors.

We can highlight the electronic end position setting. We can also touch upon the automatic obstacle detection switch. But, at this point, they're pretty much synonymous with Shartec garage door openers, so we'll just go ahead and recommend the Schartec Move 600 to most people with garage doors that are <4 metres wide and with a surface measuring below 10 m².

Like we have previously mentioned, one of the most outstanding things about the Schartec ST104016 is easily its powerful motor. Capable of delivering 1000 Newtons, this is without a doubt one of the most powerful options on the garage door openers market. With this kind of motor under its proverbial hood, this model will be able to handle some of the largest garage doors with up to 15 m² door surface. The aforementioned door can feature up to 100 kg of maximum door weight and up to 2400 mm of acceptable door height, and this garage door opener will be able to handle it with ease. Of course, with this kind of power, it comes as no surprise that the manufacturer equipped this garage door opener with a power supply of 230 Volts. And, although the model comes with an already impressive 3150 mm belt drive boom rail, you can request longer boom rails for door heights greater than 2400 mm. Naturally, the speed with which the device is capable of opening and closing matters too, and with a 433.92 MHz Rolling-Code frequency, this model will be able to do that at an acceptable speed of 160 mm/sec.

Another impressive aspect of this device would definitely have to be the working temperatures that it is capable of supporting. The model works perfectly fine in the temperature range from -40C° to +50°C meaning that you won't have to worry about your garage door freezing on you in the winter or malfunctioning due to severe heat in the summer. The garage door opener includes a designer 4-Channel remote control, a remote control holder and all the mounting materials you'll need, so installing and operating it shouldn't present any major challenges. To sum it up, the Schartec ST104016 is an impressive model that will suit a variety of customers but will be an absolute find for anyone with an unusually large garage door.

Sure, from most angles, the Chamberlain Comfort is not that different from its competition. But you're not paying for the brand name alone here. Most openers are equipped with LED lights but those lights are normally drawing more than the model's 0.8-watt consumption (standby mode). Most openers (within the model's price bracket) do not reach 16 centimetres per second opening speed. Most openers that cost about as much as this one do not have the reverse function, allowing you to reverse the door's motion when there's an obstacle between the closing doors and the floors.

From the dimensions perspective, this device will accommodate doors <3.2 metres high and with the surface not going above 8 square metres, so we're talking about something that was designed to fit small garages, not anything huge. When you take that into account, along with the integrated Wi-Fi module and the model's compatibility with the MyQ app, the Chamberlain Comfort becomes the only sensible choice within its price point.