A lot of older models are replaceable, however, depending on the type of system, you may not be able to replace your remote: if your remote does not contain dip switches (and is at least 15 years old), you will need a new receiver. A receiver is much less expensive than replacing the entire operator and is easily installed (most residential receivers have 3 connections), clear and easy instructions and schematics are included.

Answer: Most openers now come with safety systems to stop the door from closing if something is in the way of the door. It is better to have a new opener with newer technology. Answer: Only in case of emergency would we recommend manually raising the door. In case of an emergency, two to three of you neighbors' could supply the needed lifting force. It never hurts to have more help then truly needed when this task has to be performed. A Answer: -The photo eyes may need alignment.

Many of the newer openers are very quiet, faster and safer. Many of them also have direct current motors that use much less electricity. The remote controls that are usually available with the newer openers offer extra security. You will probably want to get one with rolling security codes instead of a fixed code. With a fixed code, common with older openers, a thief can park near your house and steal your code with a code grabber device.

Generally it is not recommended to use CFLs in vibrating environments. Vibration can cause the electronics in the CFL to fail. There is one CFL bulb (FLE11) that is available for use in a ceiling fan. Check the package for this application.

Yes. Garage door openers are designed to open a door that is properly balanced with correct springs. Without springs, the door will be too heavy for your opener and can cause damage to both the door and the opener.

Garage door openers are offered in conjunction with garage doors. Please refer to the Garage Door Opener page under the main menu. In addition, most Costco locations have garage door openers in stock.

The size (height, width, thickness) and construction (steel, insulated, wood) of your garage door. This will help to determine the size of the motor and type of drive needed to lift the door. The clearances above and on the sides of the door opening, which will help determine where to mount the opener. The living spaces that are near or above the garage, which may affect how quiet an opener you’ll want.

Your garage door opener is an important home appliance that will get daily use for many years to come. Six factors to consider when making this important product purchase are: safety, horsepower, drive type, speed, compatibility and accessories. Each of these factors is described in FAQs 4 through 9.

You most likely have a burned drive belt, although there is the possibility of having a burned circuit board or capacitor. All are easily replaced.

Yes, you do. Garage door openers are designed to be able to open a door that is properly balanced with the appropriate springs. Without the springs, the door will simply be too heavy for your garage door opener.

There is a broad range of opener accessories from remote controls to wireless keypads depending on the model you choose. Find out more...

Genie® has been making garage door openers for more than half a century, and can offer you expert advice about selecting and installing your new garage door opener.

Different garage door openers operate on different frequencies. However, some of these frequencies overlap and garage door opener remotes that operate on one frequency will open a door if it happens to be one that operates on the same frequency. However, there are opener remotes that use multiple frequencies and are marketed as replacements for lost remotes. They will open most doors.

Yes. A residential door requires a minimum of 4 ½” of headroom space. Your system will need a low headroom extension track or a low headroom torsion rear track.

Yes. A minimum of 4 ½” of headroom space is required for a residential door. Your system will need a low headroom extension track or a low headroom torsion rear track. Slightly more headroom is needed, about 6 ½” minimum for a garage door opener.

Overhead Door will properly dispose of your old garage door when we install a new garage door for a small additional fee. Discuss this with the salesperson when you get your estimate for your new door.

long as the door itself still has a lock on it, it can be manually locked. However, there are a number of doors that you can purchase with no locks and only one handle. It is specially designed to be used with a garage door opener.

Generally a 1/3 horsepower opener is sufficient for any single car doors and a 1/2 horsepower for some of the heavier double car doors. The door must be reinforced prior to attachment of a garage door opener (please refer to the manufacturer’s instruction for more information).

Garage door openers use a different radio frequency than the GTO Automatic Gate Opener. If you want your GTO entry transmitter to activate both, a garage door receiver can be purchased that has the same frequency as the GTO gate opener. If the gate and garage are within close range of each other, a two or three button entry transmitter can be purchased to operate the openers separately.

Yes, we provide at no charge two openers for each townhome garage. An extra may be added for a programming fee of $25/each additional opener. Copyright ? 2005 The Williams Co. All Rights Reserved. Direct inquiries to leasing@emeraldwoodsonline.com