The Genie A-2K garage door opener, priced at around two hundred dollars, is a remarkably popular model among consumers. Homeowners rate it as being very reliable, fairly simple to install, and quiet compared to other screw-drive models. It's definitely much quieter than any chain-drive model you'll find on the market, though not quite as silent as a belt-drive, which are the most expensive variety.
The A-2K also has the advantage of being very affordable for a non-chain-drive garage door opener, especially when you consider how many features it comes with. It not only comes with two remotes with three buttons each, but also with a high-tech wall console, safety sensors, and a wireless keypad. You can program in any code you like, and you can set up multiple passwords for different times of day. (like allowing your gardener in during the day but putting it on lockdown during the night, or giving your kid access when he has band practice but keeping things under wraps when you're working on a project in there.)
The opener comes with a two-year warranty, and a special-extended ten-year warranty on the motor and screw drive mechanism.
Overall, the new Genie garage door opener is a great buy and is rated pretty high up on the consumer reports.