No. When you have a Raynor opener attached to your Raynor door, the opener will hold your door closed until someone activates the opener. If your door has an exterior lock, it will need to be disengaged in order for the opener to be able to open your door.

If an electric garage door opener has been installed on your door, it will not be necessary to have a lock. Newer electric openers function as the lock, making it improbable that an intruder would be able to lift your door from the outside. If you have an older opener, check to see if your door can be lifted from the outside.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Installation is "do-it-yourself" friendly if you are handy with basic tools. Alternatively, you may wish to have the system installed by a garage door service and repair company or handy man.

Everything needed to install your screen is included. Hook and self-adhesive loop fastener, screen, and directions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No: GARAGE DOOR LOCK is designed to draw less power than a cordless telephone while the system is idle waiting for you to push the button. Home | Installation | Product | About Us | Contact | Videos | FAQ | Privacy & Security Policies | Link Swap

Yes: You may purchase an optional communication board for your GARAGE DOOR LOCK system that will indicate door status.

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.