In selecting a garage door opener, you need to first consider the exact garage door that you are purchasing. Be sure to include any options or additions that you have chosen for your door, as total weight is very important to consider when shopping for garage door openers. It is also important to have the finished dimensions of the door that needs opening on hand- custom, non-standard size doors have different opener needs.
You may choose to install the garage door opener yourself. Many home improvement stores sell do-it-yourself options. However, all automatic garage door openers must have a safety kit installed that raises the door in the event that a person or object moves under it while closing. Many new model openers also come with keyless entry pads that take a little bit of electrical wiring to install. It can be easier, and less expensive in the long run, to work with a professional installer to have the openers installed. This is certainly a good idea when having custom or replacement doors added to a structure, as professionals can help ensure that you get the right kind of opener for your garage and entry needs.
Garage door openers generally come in three horsepower levels: one-third horsepower, one-half horsepower, and three-fourths horsepower. The lighter the door, the less horsepower is necessary. For example, a standard size, lightweight aluminum door with acrylic windows might only need one-third horsepower. Likewise, a custom wood carriage style door is likely to need the extra strength of a three-fourths horsepower motor. Too little horsepower, and the door will never get off the ground. Too little horsepower can also create safety hazards if the door is too heavy for the opener to raise properly. Many people think that more horsepower means more noise from the opener, but this is not necessarily so.
What mostly determines how noisy a garage door opener is, is the type of opener. Chain drive openers work by dragging a metal chain via a metal trolley to pull the door open. All that metal clanging around can be very loud. Chain drive openers are the least expensive type of opener available, so some people prefer to save a little money and ignore the noise. But for only a little more, you can have a screw-drive opener that uses a plastic- lined track and a threaded metal rod to raise the door. Screw-drive openers are a combination of affordability and quiet. Coming out on top for quiet, though often also in price, are rubber belt-drive openers. Belt-drive openers are perfect for garages that are under bedrooms, where quiet doors are necessary.
Of course, any mechanical device can become noisy if not properly maintained. Yet another benefit of using a professional garage door installer is that the professional who sells the garage door and opener to you should also be able to teach you how to best maintain the unit to get the longest life out of the product. Many installers also offer free help in ensuring that you choose the correct opener for your garage door.
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