Lift the motor compartment into place on the ceiling and attach the rail and carriage to the bracket on the door.
Installing a garage door opener.
Choose the right garage door opener.
Most garage door openers feature a carriage that runs on a rail or along a tube from a motor to the front of the garage and an arm connects the carriage to the garage door.
Request service online in store or by phone and a licensed professional installer will contact you to schedule the installation date.
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.
Attach brackets to the ceiling and door and position the end of the rail above the closed door.
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.
Whether you choose a genie garage door opener or a chamberlain garage door opener installation is something we can help with too.
To install a garage door opener first assemble the rail carriage pulley and motor compartment according to the instructions.