Electric garage door openers are fantastic because they make driving in and out of your garage so easy. Having to get out of your vehicle in order to open or close your garage doors isn't the be all and end all of having a happy lifestyle. But there is still no doubt that having an automatic system is so much easier and, if you can afford it, then it is one of those commodities that does make life much easier.

It get's even better. If you only have one fob and need a spare then a universal system will help you to achieve this. What's more, if you are sick and tired of fiddling about with multiple fobs, one for your electric gates, one for your garage doors, etc. Then you can combine the functions of all of these devices into a single, easily manageable fob.

Get down to your local retailer or surf the web for a suitable replacement device. If you are not sure which device to go for then ask a retailer. And if you can't decide upon a particular brand then ask around. I usually ask friends which one they have got. Online reviews which are impartial are also useful for reading up on the pros and cons of different universal remote control replacement controls.

Another reason for choosing a universal fob over the manufacturer's original might be that you have two automatic systems, perhaps one for your electric gates and one for your garage doors, and you always thought that it might be kind of cool to incorporate the operation of both into a single device. Now that your original device is out of service for whatever reason, this is the ideal opportunity to purchase a universal garage door remote which will also work work with your electric gates.

The very first wireless opener was designed to make life easier for people who want to keep their car in their garage. At the click of a button your garage door will open to allow your vehicle to be driven in. This means no unnecessary getting out of and back into your car to drive it in and out of your automatic door.

But what happens when your existing garage door opener stops working? Well, unless the manufacturer still makes and stocks your particular make and model of remote then you might be in trouble. But not if you can find a suitable replacement system! You can purchase replacement garage door remote controls from third party suppliers. These usually have the added benefit of being universal.This means that they can programmed to work with a variety of different door systems.