Product Review: The Genie Excelerator Garage Door Opener

The Genie Excelerator is a screw-driven garage door opener. It is designed to open doors much quicker than conventional designs while being capable of closing them quietly. You can find this garage door opener with a price between $160 and $220. Let's take a look at some of the other features of the Genie Excelerator.

Screw-driven garage door openers are quieter than chain-driven designs. The Genie Excelerator can be installed near living areas and bedrooms as the 1/2 horsepower motor is extremely quiet, especially when closing the door. Also, the motor is equipped with a gentle start and stop so that the door operates as smoothly as possible. This model operates smoothly and quietly even during cold weather conditions.

As mentioned earlier, the Genie Excelerator is designed to open doors faster than conventional models. If you have a swing-up garage door, it can open it at a rate of five inches per second. The Genie Excelerator can open sectional doors at approximately 14 inches per second. It can close any type of door at a rate of seven inches per second. This design even performs well i

This garage door opener has a low-profile rail. Therefore, the Genie Excelerator can be installed against the ceiling. This makes it perfect for situations that offer little headroom. The polymer-lined rail surrounds the screw-drive which will help to keep metal parts from coming into contact with each other.

The Genie Excelerator is also equipped with a self-diagnostic system that will alert you to malfunctions and improper installation. Also, the Safe-T-Beam system uses an infrared beam to detect objects or people that may interfere with the closing door. If something interrupts the beam, the door will reverse automatically.

The Excelerator includes two transmitters. The security will prevent intruders from gaining access into your garage. This model is also equipped with two 60-watt incandescent light sockets. This will help you see where you're going when you come home late at night. The lights are on a 4 and a half minute timer.