Have any question regarding the repair or replacement of a garage door? Want to brush up on your garage door knowledge? You’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we have answered one of the most frequently asked questions about garage doors. So read on to get answers to any garage door opener questions you may have.
Do garage door openers come in different models?
The garage door industry has evolved so much over the last many years. Everything is pretty much chanced now. So the same is true for garage door openers. Now you can choose from a number of different garage door opener models and types. Garage door openers with a trolley come in two different styles. One employs a belt, while the other employs a chain. If you don’t like louder opener, consider investing in a chain-driven model as it’s way quieter than those driven by belt. Chain-driven models can employ a full chain or a cable/chain combination. We always suggest using a full-chain model, instead of a combo model.
What motor capacity should you go with?
It’s the motor of that drives your garage door. If your door is of heavy material and requires high horsepower to operate smoothly, we suggest going with a motor with higher horsepower. However, you can also choose a motor with less horsepower to run an average door weighing up to 150 lbs.
Can I Install my opener on my own?
Yes, you can if you’ve enough knowledge of how to handle things when installing a door opener. Not only do you need the right knowledge, you also need to have the right tools necessary to perform the installation with greatest efficiency.
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