A motor that's too weak for your door burns out fast, and one that's oversized just costs you more upfront. We match the opener to your door's actual weight and specs before we ever pick up a wrench.
Mounting an opener and connecting the rail looks simple on paper, but the part that actually determines how well it performs is matching the unit's lifting power to your door and dialing in the force and travel settings afterward. Rush that step, or skip it altogether, and you'll usually see it show up later as a motor that struggles, a door that won't reverse properly, or an opener that fails a basic safety check.
Before we install anything, we look at what your door is actually made of, how heavy it is, and whether it's insulated, since a heavier insulated steel door demands a lot more lifting force than a basic aluminum one. Put an underpowered opener on a heavy door and the motor pays for it every single cycle, wearing down far sooner than it should.
Once the unit is up, we dial in the travel limits so the door swings fully open and shut without grinding against the track on either end, then we test the force sensitivity by hand to make sure the door actually reverses when it should. That setting isn't cosmetic, it's a real safety mechanism, which is why we check it ourselves rather than trust the factory default.
Every installation also includes aligning and testing the safety sensors, because an opener that won't stop and reverse for something in its path is a genuine hazard, especially in homes with kids or pets around.
It comes down to how much your door actually weighs, which changes based on the material and whether it's insulated. We check this in person rather than guessing from the door's dimensions alone.
They control how much resistance the opener pushes against before it stops and reverses. Set them right, and the door pulls back the moment it meets an obstruction, which is a genuine safety protection, not just a convenience.
Usually, yes, as long as the track and hardware are still in solid shape. We confirm that during our initial look before moving ahead with installation.
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