How To Replace A Garage Door Opener

Loosen the brackets securing it to the ceiling and gently lower it down.

How to replace a garage door opener.

The average lifespan is 10 to 15 years but if you keep current on the maintenance of the rollers and springs it s possible to get 20 years or more out of a good garage door opener. If the garage door opener is 20 years old or newer a universal garage door opener remote may work as a replacement remote. Garage door openers are fairly simple mechanisms that tend to last a long time. 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.

Use the open ended adjustable wrench to loosen the bracket and remove the bracket on the door and the bracket above the door. A rolling code is a protocol used by garage door openers to keep your door safe and secure. If your opener model is no longer manufactured it may not be easy to find a new remote designed specifically for your opener. A replacement garage door opener that matches your current setup offers the quickest and easiest way to get your garage door opener operational again as you do not need to install new mounting.

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. Unplug the existing garage door opener. Some brands may work with even older door opener units.