Using an energy-efficient garage door opener may seem like it's not that important, but it really is. After all, the motor for your garage door opener is always in standby mode and draining energy. Finding an energy-efficient model that uses less energy can save you lots of money in the long-term.

Your contractor should be able to walk you through the wide range of options that are available to you today. There are many different brands and types of garage door openers to choose from and the contractor should be able to walk you through the pros and cons of each of them. He or she should also be able to provide you with direction on which models may be best for your home. This saves you a lot of time since it will narrow down the amount of time you spend looking through options.

Also, the contractor you work with should be conscious of radio interference from the surrounding neighborhood and plan accordingly. This way, you won't be opening your neighbors' garage door every time you use a remote to open and close your garage door.