The garage door motor is one of the most used machines in our house. It’s put into action way more than that NutriBullet you were given for Christmas four years ago. Think about how often you open and close your garage door, using the motor to do so. With that much use, it’s understandable that one day it may need replacing. But the big question is: are garage door motors interchangeable? Can you just go out to the garage door motor store and buy a new one, flushing your old one down the toilet?
The answer is yes – they’re interchangeable. But you’ll need a professional to do the interchanging.
There’s a bit more work than you’d imagine involved in replacing a garage door motor. The motor needs to have the correct horsepower and needs to be suitable for your garage door. Here are a few good reasons why garage door motors, though interchangeable, should be replaced by an expert.
It requires precision in a few different ways
Replacing a garage door motor isn’t like making pasta sauce. With pasta sauce, you just throw in the onions, throw in the tomatoes, a bit of salt here, a bit of pepper there; in other words, it doesn’t matter whether you follow the recipe by the book. Replacing your garage door motor requires absolute precision. You need to find a motor with the right amount of horsepower to lift your door. An underpowered motor will put a strain on the motor when trying to lift your garage door.
While garage door motors are interchangeable, they also need to be precisely aligned with the other components of the garage door. If your motor isn’t correctly aligned with the door or isn’t in the right position, this could lift the door awkwardly and majorly damage it. That’s why it’s best to choose an expert garage door repairer to replace the motor for you, saving you time and money long term.
It can be dangerous
With garage door repairs, there’s always an element of danger if you’re not entirely sure of what you’re doing. Garage doors are one of the heaviest objects in your home, so if something was to go wrong with a repair, the chances are you’ll end up with more than just a sore thumb or a stubbed toe. There’s no price on safety, so when interchanging your garage door motor, you should always hire a professional.
Garage door motors are interchangeable, so we hope we’ve put some of your concerns at ease. Star Door Service has been Perth’s expert local business in garage door repairs for over 20 years. They’ve replaced a countless amount of garage door motors and have the expertise to know exactly how to replace yours. To arrange an inspection or organise a quote, call up the friendly team at Star Door Service today.
