The easiest electric garage door openers to install are those that are chain or screw driven when you come to install it make sure you have the following items to hand.
How to install electric garage door opener.
Install an outlet or have one installed by an electrician as needed.
Connect the bracket and the end of the assembly as directed in the installation instructions.
Turn off the power at the breaker box for the circuit on which you are installing the new outlet.
Choose the type of garage door opener that best suits your home.
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A good ladder a drill well stocked toolbox and should you find your garage door needs a little reinforcement some sheets of steel.
Lean the end of the assembly opposite the motor compartment up above the garage door.
If you re installing a garage door opener for the first time make sure that the opener will be located near an electrical outlet particularly of the power unit will be mounted on the ceiling.
Keep the owner s manual handy.
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.
Feed the electrical wire through the ceiling where it will connect to the circuit to the location.
Choose the right garage door opener.