My wife wants me to add a keypad to our garage door opener so the kids can enter the house through the garage door instead of needing a key to enter the house.
Is this an easy diy installation for someone that barely knows what a screwdriver is?
Are there important differences, for security, and dependability, between keypads?
2007-03-11 11:46:05 · 11 answers · asked by OU812 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is a simple, virtually idiot proof project. As long as you match the makes. If the door opener is a "Stanley", a "Genie" brand won't work. Just get the model and head down to the local hardware store...Good luck...
2007-03-11 12:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by bearcat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being a risk assessor , i would place a keypad on a regular entryway door . the time it takes to open and close a garage door would allow a hidden perpertrator to get into the house with them before the door could fully close. a garage door takes about 48 seconds or so to close fully in that amount of time a perp could run 30 yards and still make it under door. the door way keypad on the lock would be more secure. of course with the key bumping craze sweeping the internet and other possibilitys the risk of having an intruder is much higher than it was two years ago. thus i'd suggest not allowing a child younger than 12 or so to be home alone. i do know that there are a few locks that can't be bumped but they are few and far between and a bit pricey . hope this helps
2007-03-15 05:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by suthincomfort 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main tool you will need is a screwdriver to attach the keypad to the doorframe or other convenient location. Get a universal one to avoid any compatibility problems.
After that just follow the package instructions which typically say "press the learn button on the garage door opener until the red LED indicator comes on, punch in the keycode you want for the keypad followed by ENTER within the next half minute before red LED goes off."
Try it out by entering that keycode and watching the door operate.
Most of the keypads (no matter what it says on them as "brand name") are made by a few companies like Chamberlin. Don't look for some great differences in quality among them. They are all equivalent.
2007-03-11 14:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very simple install, the keypad runs off a 9 volt battery and only needs two screws to hold it to the side wall of the garage. Your other option is a key pad for the front door instead of a keyed entry. They make those too and all your need remove the old handle and replace it with the key punch pad, these are also very secure product as long as the code remains a secret with the family and access is not given out to non family members.
2007-03-11 17:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also give the kids a key. When the battery dies to the keypad opener, it will not let you in.
2007-03-14 03:56:04 · answer #5 · answered by boohoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very simple as most everyone has said, but just a tip Stanley openers aren't made anymore and parts for them are very hard to get or nonexistent.
2007-03-13 05:02:49 · answer #6 · answered by Deuce 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not difficult to install and believe it or not, they actually come with DIY instructions.
2007-03-15 11:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very easy to do. craftsman liftmaster and chamberlain and some wayne dalton are interchangeable. geni and overhead brand are interchangeable. just make sure you get correct frequency
2007-03-13 17:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by rizinoutlaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bearcat is correct but they do make a universal one
i had one on my geni door opner worked good easy to do
2007-03-11 12:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by rvblatz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, for openers, get a good one.
2007-03-11 18:50:29 · answer #10 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋