{"id":198,"date":"2014-08-28T22:03:02","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T22:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dynamicgaragedoorrepair.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2015-01-30T20:02:51","modified_gmt":"2015-01-30T20:02:51","slug":"buying-guide-garage-door-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dynamicgaragedoorrepair.com\/blog\/buying-guide-garage-door-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Guide: Garage Door Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dynamic<\/a>Having a garage door opener is a nice benefit to your home that can help to enhance lighting, safety, and provide the owner with secure access to the garage. Every now and then, there comes a time to have the garage door opener replaced and most of the times, homeowners are not too familiar with this device. So, before purchasing a new garage door opener, it can be extremely helpful to learn the basics before buying a replacement.<\/p>\n

The Basics<\/em><\/strong>
\nWhen purchasing a new garage door opener, there are a few factors to consider, such as the type of garage door you currently have. The average height of a garage door<\/a> is usually between 7-8 feet, and depending on whether it is a double or single door, the width will vary. Knowing what kind of garage door(s) you own will help you to determine the motor power you will need in order to open and close the garage door smoothly. A garage with double doors will need at least a half-horsepower motor, while a single door will be able to use less power. Nonetheless, purchasing a soft starting and stopping unit for the garage door will help to lessen the natural wear and tear of the door.<\/p>\n

Another good thing to note is the type drive system you had before or what type garage door opener drive system you would like to purchase this time around. There are a few different systems that include:<\/p>\n