subject: Know How To Install Garage Door Openers [print this page] You can install a garage door opener for all garage door sizes and types with the know-how. Many of the electrical and mechanical concepts involved are simple to grasp and can be done yourself, provided you take the necessary safety precautions.
The following lists the necessary steps regarding installation of garage door openers of different garage door sizes and types:
1.First, you should let a professional handle the job if the door is operated by a torsion spring. You can tell whether it is operated by a torsion spring or an extensions spring based on the number of springs it uses. Usually only one torsion spring is necessary, however some types such as residential garage doors use two extension springs per side of the door. A torsion spring is much more difficult and dangerous to deal with as it the capacity to produce the energy necessary to raise an entire door. An extension spring being easier is something that you can handle.
2.The most garage door type is that of a sectional garage door. Its garage door opener is typically operated through an extension spring.
3.If your garage door is not operated through a torsion spring, you may then proceed by checking for all the parts. Make sure that you completely assemble the electric garage door opener if it has not already been assembled. Electrical loose ends, frayed ends, among other things are potential hazards. Also check on the balance of the door. To do this, let the door drop. If the door stops in the middle then it is balanced. If it crashes to the floor, it needs more maintenance and balancing before installation of the opener. You may need to consult with a professional before proceeding.
4.You must also take into account garage door size. Larger and consequently heavier doors would be much more difficult to install. Heavier doors usually require torsion springs. Check for the type of equipment to be used as you may need to call in a professional.
5.There are two important steps in order to get your garage door opener operational: you must first install the opener and then connect all the necessary wiring if it is electric.
6.If you are confused about the operational procedures or have questions regarding the mechanisms of the garage door openers, then perhaps it would be best to postpone the installation of the project until you are sure and have researched the necessary data. It is better to be safe than sorry. There is only so much that do it yourself manuals can teach you.
Installing garage door openers is something that you can really accomplish by yourself. The task may seem daunting but it can be as simple as pie especially is you have the basic mechanical know-hows necessary and that you put safety always in mind. Following the steps listed above will prove to make installing garage door opener even simpler than you first thought it would be.
