How Do You Select A Garage Door Opener?
A garage is not complete without a garage door opener. Knowing how to select a garage door opener will ensure having the product and features you desire for your garage functions. There are many styles and models of door openers. There are also many accessories that can be added on, now or later, to complement your garage door opener. Determine what size opener you need. Measure the door height with a tape measure. The door opener needs to open the door height. If you have a seven foot high door, a seven foot opener is required. Consider the door width and height. This will make a difference in determining the motor size required. Using a tape measure, find out what the door width is. Most single car garage doors 10-foot wide and smaller only need a 1/3 horsepower opener. Double wide garage doors over 10-foot wide do better with a ½ horsepower garage door opener. Decide on the drive system desired on the opener. Screw drive openers are less noisy and require little maintenance. Chain d
