What Should You Consider Before Buying a Garage Door Opener?

A garage door opener is a motorized device which functions on electricity to open and close the door. Its functions are controlled by switches which are either placed on the wall or on the remote control. Some studies reveal that the maintenance of a garage door opener is often an overlooked scenario. Ensure you are not hindering it from your regular maintenance schedules and checking the entire garage door system periodically.

Before Buying the Opener

Cheap is ok, but, if your door opener is incapable of delivering basic power requirements, then it is of no use to you. You may not know what power, safety features, extension kits, etc. you need in your door opener so that you everyday requirements can be fulfilled without any hassle. Consider the below points before buying an opener:

1.       Horsepower- The strength of horsepower depends primarily on how heavy and large your door is. For instance, if the width of your door is above 20’, then you will need an opener with at least 1/2 horsepower. The below table distinguishes 1/2, 3/4, and 1 horsepower:

Horsepower	1/2	3/4	1
Features	It is one of the most popular power ratings for door openers. It possesses the capability of lifting the majority of garage doors.	It is ideal for lifting heavy insulated doors. It is said to be comparatively more efficient and fast than ½ horsepower. Also, it has a long life.	It is considered great for solid wood doors and extremely hefty garage doors. It has best ratio of power to efficiency and speed.

2.       Extension Kits for Tall Doors- Known as garage door rail extension kits, these are used for doors which are higher than 7 feet (standard height of a common garage door). If you have a tall door, then do not forget to buy an extension kit because it helps you handle the door appropriately.

3.       Laser Automation- Automatic garage doors offer great convenience, but, experts believe that these doors are potentially dangerous. Standard door openers are laced with lasers on each side of the garage door opening. When an object breaks the connectivity, the door automatically stops. Hence, keep the safety on priority and buy a door which offers maximum safety features.

San Antonio Garage Door Opener Repair

Since garage door is a machine, it can malfunction with improper maintenance. If this is a case with you or if your door's maintenance had been up to the mark, still its opener is not working as expected, then connect with technicians of R & L Overhead Door Inc, San Antonio. They are into repairs of doors and are well versed with door's potential problems and its solutions.