How To Install A New Garage Door Motor

Garage door installation and replacement costs may vary according to style and size.

How to install a new garage door motor.

This home depot guide will explain the cost to install garage doors and openers or replace existing ones so you can decide which options are best for your budget. If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center. Go with 1 2 hp for a double door and 3 4 hp for a door that has a wood or faux wood overlay they can be heavy. We ll take care of that for you with help from our professional independent installers.

Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. Begin installing your new door. The four best selling types of garage door opener are belt drive chain drive direct drive and screw drive.

Attach brackets to the ceiling and door and position the end of the rail above the closed door. When buying a garage door opener choose a 1 3 hp or 1 2 hp garage door opener for a single garage door 1 3 hp can be hard to find at some home centers. To install a garage door opener first assemble the rail carriage pulley and motor compartment according to the instructions. With our garage door services you won t need to know how to install a garage door or how to install a garage door opener.

Let the home depot install your new garage door opener and save you from battling your unresponsive opener or lifting your door by hand. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws. Choose the right garage door opener. They range from 1 2 horsepower to 2 horsepower depending on your residential garage door s size.