Garage door openers typically range from 1 3 to over 1 horsepower.
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An opener with at least 1 2 horsepower is common for residential use.
There are three levels of horsepower found in most garage doors.
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The main difference between garage door opener models is how the motor moves the trolley.
Standard garage door openers have a similar design.
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A motor drives a trolley or carriage along a rail.
Can an opener be offset from the center maybe a couple of feet.
The trolley is connected to the garage door and as the trolley moves it pulls the door open or pushes it closed.
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That means the garage door opener won t work if it is placed in the center of the door.
A 1 3 horsepower opener can handle most doors 10 feet wide by 8 feet tall made of lightweight material.
Look for an opener that has the horsepower necessary for your garage door size based on size and weight.