Find out what size garage door opener you need for your home with this quick and easy guide.
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Intro
Most people choose garage door openers based on the amount of horsepower they offer. Selecting a garage door opener with too little horsepower may cause your door to open and close slowly, while selecting one with too much horsepower may cause your opener to work too hard and shorten its lifespan. A 1/2 horsepower garage door opener should be powerful enough for most homes, but if you live in an area with extreme temperatures or if you have a particularly large or heavy garage door, you may want to consider upgrading to a 3/4 or 1 horsepower model.
What size garage door opener do I need?
Depending on the size of your garage door, you will need a different size garage door opener. If you have a small garage door, you will need a small garage door opener. If you have a large garage door, you will need a large garage door opener. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a garage door opener.
Single-car garage
For a single-car garage, you will need a garage door opener with ½ horsepower.
Double-car garage
If you have a double-car garage, you will need a powerful garage door opener. The size of your garage door will also play a role in the type of opener you need. Double-car garages typically have doors that are 8 to 9 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet tall.
Triple-car garage
For a triple-car garage, you will need a powerful opener with a lot of torque. A belt-drive opener is a good choice because it is quieter than a chain-drive model. If you have an especially heavy door, you may need to get an opener that has a horsepower (hp) rating of 1.5 or more.
Conclusion
Based on the above information, you should be able to select the perfect garage door opener for your needs. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to help you further.
