There are two available types of openers for garage doors - roller door openers and sectional or tilt door openers.
The roller door motor is crucial - It closes and opens doors with the press of a button.
The factors that determine the price of roller door openers include the mechanism, size and weight of the door. For the cost of a roller door motor, the price ranges from between $150 to $200 for a chain-driven opener.
Quiet openers with a belt drive are around $100 more.There are two available types of openers for garage doors - roller door openers and sectional or tilt door openers. Roller door openers are cheaper than sectional door openers. Based on the average cost, the price to install a garage door opener is between $500 to $1,150. Factors that ad to the cost include the power output, years of warranty, grade of security and noise levels. For a roller garage door motor you will be expected to pay between $500 and $750.
Generally there is a 15-year or more lifespan if the door is used 5 or 6 times per day. The durability of garage door motors chiefly depends on how often it is used. Some factors do contribute to opener life expectancy including the type of opener and if regular maintenance is conducted. Signs of a malfunctioning opener include unusual noise, vibration, door not opening and unpredictability.
For those that intend to go DIY, ensure you use proper equipment, get a good platform that can help you work without instability on the doors and someone to help. It is advisable to employ a qualified electrician to help out with the job to ensure that it is set up correctly.
You should expect half a day at least or about 4 to 6 hours to have a roller door motor replaced.