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It is directional though, and its also motion-activated so it turns on automatically.
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It also comes with two pre-programmed remotes, which is pretty standard, and a wall console.
The three main types of garage doors are sectional, solid, and roll-up.
If you have a sectional or solid garage door, you have a lot of options.
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Chain, belt, and screw drive garage door openers work with both of those types of doors.
If you do have a roll-up door, theLiftmaster LJ8950Wis a wall-mounted opener that works well.
You should also take the height of your garage door into consideration.
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Standard garage doors are 7 feet tall, and thats what all of our recommendations are designed to handle.
If you have an 8 foot garage door, some of our picksincluding ouroverall besthave optional extension kits.
ensure to choose the jot down that fits what youre looking for in each of those areas.
Thats why it never hurts to choose a garage door opener thats a little more powerful than you need.
Garage door opener power is expressed in horsepower (HP), which is a measure of AC power.
Direct drive garage door openers dont require any lubrication.
For the spring, disconnect the opener and pop pop the door halfway.
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