How to install a garage door opener?

Answer 1

A garage door opener has become an indispensable appliance that is normally found in every modern home. Not only does it add convenience to the house, but most garage door openers have a security component that helps make the home more safe. For those homeowners who do not have a garage door opener, it is a relatively easy installation for a homeowner with even a modicum of mechanical ability. The first step in installing a garage door opener is deciding which type of garage door opener is right for the homeowner’s needs. Once that decision has been made and the garage door opener has been purchased, the next step is to open the garage door opener and check to make sure the garage door opener is complete. The next step is for the installer to gather any tools that will be needed for the installation. Typically, a Phillips head screwdriver, a flat-head screwdriver, a drill, a hammer, a ruler, and a leveler. Most garage door openers require that the first step in installing the garage door opener is assembling the rail. Once the rail has been assembled, the next step is inserting it into the power source. The slider/traveler unit must then be connected to the rail, and then the idler pulley must be affixed to the opposite side of the rail. The chain must now be attached to the traveler. Once the chain is attached to the traveler, the chain is then snaked around the drive wheels of the power unit and looped around the idler pulley back to the traveler. The chain ends are then attached with a retaining clip. The header must then be mounted at the height recommended by the manufacturer, and then attached to the idler assembly. The final step for attaching the garage door assembly is to attach the power unit to the garage ceiling joists. It is now time to make sure the door clears the manual unit. This is usually done by manually lifting the door to ensure it is able to clear the power unit. If it does not clear, the assembly must be adjusted. If it does clear the assembly, the sensors can then be installed. Once the sensors have been installed, it is time to test the door. Once the door has been successfully operated, the installation is complete.