Installing an opener on a door that did not have an opener before.........

• You have bought a brand new home that has metal (steel or aluminum) hollow pan (insulated or non-insulated) garage door(s) but no electric opener(s). You call a company to install a new opener or you install one yourself.
  
  Runs great!
  
  But there is something you should know:
  
  


• Without knowing the proper way to install an opener and a door together. You would not know that you could be missing two important pieces that will save you hundreds of dollars in repairs. The persons installing the doors will save money by putting the thinnest grade of door with as least amount of parts necessary. The company installing the opener do not care enough to tell you that you could avoid future problems by having an operator support bracket and a strut or brace installed on the door. Without these pieces, the top panel will be damaged from the constant pulling up and down on the door. Which will lead to replacing the panel, which could cost you hundreds in repairs.
  


• This problem normally occurs within the first three to five years.
  


• If a repair call on one door or opener is over $350.00, you are paying to much.. The most expensive repairs should range in between $250.00 - $350.00. If there is that much damage, then you should replace the door or opener. Or the company is over charging you for the repairs you are having done. (Considering that the panel is the most expensive part of a door).
  


• Routine maintenance is very important in keeping your door running smoothly and safely. This should be done once a year.
  


• You should inspect your door once a month for any problems or inconsistencies that may have developed.