Certain garage doors like those made out of wood can be extremely heavy.
1 2 hp or 3 4 hp garage door opener.
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Can technically lift any garage door as long as the garage door is balanced properly and the weight is evenly distributed but is not always recommended.
Modern high quality 1 2 hp models are suitable for most 1 and 2 car garage doors.
These and oversized doors over 14 feet in width require a 3 4 hp opener in order for the component to function long term.
Consider 3 4 hp models for insulated or one piece wooden doors.
They are also the most common and the most popular.
3 4 hp motors are the next step up from 1 2 hp models.
One of the best garage door opener models on the market is the chamberlain wd822kd.
Listed below are the three different sizes and the suggested doors that can be used with them.
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Garage door openers are found in three different sizes which are determined by horsepower.
Personally i would steer away from 1 3 hp models unless you have a lightweight 1 car garage door.
Ratings ranging from 1 2 horsepower to 1 1 2 horsepower are typical for residential models.
The additional power makes these motors a more durable longer lasting option but the increased durability comes with a higher price tag as well.
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If you have a sectional double car garage door a 1 2 horsepower motor should be sufficient but a higher power model will operate with less effort and less wear and tear on the motor.