How To Install A New Garage Door Motor

Begin installing your new door.

How to install a new garage door motor.

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. Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. 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. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.

So when you need a new garage door opener or both lowe s is here to help. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws. Choose the right garage door opener. The motor gear is a white toothed wheel which is mounted on a long metallic piece called the sprocket shaft.

They range from 1 2 horsepower to 2 horsepower depending on your residential garage door s size. We ll take care of that for you with help from our professional independent installers. The garage door opener motor consists of the motor assembly and the motor gear the motor assembly is a grey cylinder mounted inside the unit s frame. 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. To install a garage door opener first assemble the rail carriage pulley and motor compartment according to the instructions. 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. The four best selling types of garage door opener are belt drive chain drive direct drive and screw drive.