the door is about 10 years old
2007-01-03 08:39:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can fit it but do not remove the springs and cables. Those are what keep the door balanced so that a small motor can open or close it. If you take them off it will slam down and be too tough to raise.
As long as you have the garage ceiling above the highest point of the door as it is raising you can always put a garage door opener on. Go for it - that makes your life much easier. For under $200 you are saving your back from strain for the rest of your life.
2007-01-03 08:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not remove the springs, they are necessary for the operation of your door. Your door must work smoothly and easily before you can install an opener or you will wear it out quickly. When you open the door there is a high point on the top section. If you have 3 inches clearance, most openers will fit. If you are an inch or two short, there are low headroom adaptors available to make it work. (around $30) A professional with the proper tools can remount the spring anchor pad off-centre to make more room for an opener.
2007-01-06 14:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by Ronster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't. Whatever electrical opener you fit, the door will be still be lifted using the springs and cables. The motor is more of a guide really. The door should work freely in manual mode before you fit the electrical opener as this will mean that the motor won't work as hard to open the door.
2007-01-06 06:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not recommend working with the springs and cables. They are under severe tension and they can cause some serious injury. Depending on the amount of space above the opening of the door determines whether you can get an operator installed. I suggest calling your local garage door dealer and ask them to come out and give you a free estimate to do the work. Liftmaster, Raynor or Allstar are my suggestions.
2007-01-03 13:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by mrap_3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the operator, the springs are normally retained, as the motor is not powerful enough to take all the load of the door.
2007-01-03 08:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check if 1 of the springs broke on top>To check if binding pull the manual cord down to release the motor & see if it will lift should lift 1/2 them pull it self up>Don't let it go hold on to it>Did it work then stop????Or did you do something >If all works well> Then in the adjustment refer to the manual for model on /line for help//
2016-05-22 23:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found to get the best results have one installed. Dealing with redoing the spring is very scary and dangerous. Plus you have to have everything level and done correctly. For me having it done saved money and head ache.
2007-01-03 08:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by eyeaintit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use your door but be careful my brother lost his eye a part of his ckeek bone when a bolt broke off when under tension when the arm came down & hit him could of killed him
2007-01-06 10:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by lema g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋