For nearly a decade, I installed hundreds of their openers and rarely considered anything else. They had earned a reputation for building dependable products, and I was happy to recommend them. Over the last several years, however, something changed. Today, Genie has become my go-to recommendation for most homeowners. That isn't because I'm loyal to a manufacturer. It's because I'm loyal to my customers.

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