How To Install A Garage Door Opener This Old House

There are two basic types of garage door openers chain driven and belt driven.

How to install a garage door opener this old house.

Bore through the garage wall photo by richard howard. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to assemble and hang a new garage door. Use impact driver to mount hinges to the bottom panel of garage door. Begin installing your new door.

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. Use the open ended adjustable wrench to loosen the bracket and remove the bracket on the door and the bracket above the door. Measure from the top of the doorway to the ceiling and subtract 1 inch. Use hangers every 12 inches.

Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. Loosen the brackets securing it to the ceiling and gently lower it down. Both operate in roughly the same way but just use a slightly different part for operation. Consider this when making the choice of what opener to buy.

Install the bracket that comes with the garage door opener over the garage door using the screw gun. A belt driven garage door opener can be a bit quieter during operation. 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. Continue installing conduit across the front wall ending it over the center of the garage door.

Garage door expert russell madden jr along with his crew and kevin o connor of this old house is installing a steel garage door that is 16 wide by 7 6 high with a black carriage style overlay a design that matches the architecture of the house this extra wide door features an added bonus it is insulated which will help keep the garage temperate during colder months. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws. Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. Screw cable brackets to the door to secure the weather stripping.

Unplug the existing garage door opener. Attach weather stripping to the bottom edge of garage door. Choose the right garage door opener.