Hey everyone! I'm moving into an apartment and just found out that the garage door is manual instead of automatic like I thought. My landlord showed me the garage using a side door, and I didn't realize it was manual until I asked about using a clicker for it. I'm curious about how much it would cost to automate the door. I've seen garage door openers online for about $200, but I'm wondering if there are additional costs, like tracks or other equipment, I should consider. My uncle is handy, so I might handle the installation myself, but I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
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Looks like a standard opener should work just fine for that door. It should come with everything you need for installation. Just make sure there's an electrical outlet where you're planning to install it. If there’s power there (since there are washer and dryer hookups), that should help with costs! It's a good idea to discuss it with your landlord too, especially since having a proper garage was important for you.
It sounds like you can definitely automate that door! The opener usually comes with all the necessary belts and tracks. Just keep in mind you might need some extra brackets to mount it to the ceiling joists. If there’s no access from above, you may have to cut into some drywall. Also, don’t forget you’ll need an electrical outlet up there to plug in the opener; using an extension cord could be a temporary fix. If you want a more convenient option, a side mount opener is around $500 but solves many installation issues. Make sure to check the setup requirements before jumping in!
Yes, there is definitely power in the garage since that's where the washer and dryer are. I'm hoping that helps with costs. If it's under $300, I might just pay for it myself since having a garage was a big factor in choosing this place.