Jackshaft vs trolley garage opening system, with long experience
I am changing my current trolley garage opener to something more quieter, the current ceiling mount is right beneath a room, so opening and closing the garage door is really loud for that room. My options are belt system with a much quieter motor, and instead of mounting to a ceiling, it will be mount to a support wood that is attached to that ceiling.
My option is to instead a jackshaft system that is maybe about 8-9 feet away from the original location and it will not be directly beneath the bedroom. My only concern is if the jackshaft opener will be more prone to issues and require more maintenance. Can someone who has installed the jackshaft system and has been using for years share their experience about it?