Write down any pertinent information you find on both the remote and the motor housing.
Replace garage door opener motor only.
A garage with space for two cars usually needs a motor with horsepower.
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Choose the right garage door opener.
Also consider the specifications of the new motor that you are buying.
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.
If you can see something that looks like a bicycle chain near the motor unit of your opener consider replacing it with a screw driver or belt drive garage door opener.
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.
Check the garage door opener s motor housing the large box typically hung on the ceiling where the garage door rests when it is open for a label indicating the manufacturer and model number some brands may also list a manufacturing date.
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Installing a safe and dependable new garage door opener offers the best way of preventing a garage door injury.
Let the garage door be in a closed.
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Even a newer model chain drive unit will likely be quieter than an older model but screw drives are noticeably quieter and belt drives are the quietest of all.
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.
Perhaps now is time to change your garage door opener for a new one.
Disconnecting the motor unit.
It also provides the best form of security against burglary theft and vandalism.