How To Install A Replacement Garage Door Opener

Choose the right garage door opener.

How to install a replacement garage door opener.

Consider this when making the choice of what opener to buy. Install the end of the rail in the bracket that held the old opener above the garage door and secure it with the fastener bolts or clevis pin. If your opener model is no longer manufactured it may not be easy to find a new remote designed specifically for your opener. Mount the new motor in the same location as the old one.

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. Garage door installation and replacement costs may vary according to style and size. 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. Choose a garage door opener.

Some brands may work with even older door opener units. 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 the garage door opener is 20 years old or newer a universal garage door opener remote may work as a replacement remote.