How Long Should Your Garage Door Opener Last and How to Extend Its Lifespan

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The garage door opener is the electric motor unit responsible for automatically opening and closing your garage door. Modern garage door openers typically last between 7 and 15 years. However, several factors can influence whether your garage door opener lasts longer or wears out prematurely. Six Factors That Can Affect Your Opener’s Life Expectancy 1. …

Automating Your Garage Door: Advantages, Considerations, and Costs

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As technology continues to advance, garage door automation has significantly evolved over the past few years. New smart openers and features are constantly hitting the market, allowing you to stay connected and virtually monitor and control your garage door from almost anywhere. However, automating your garage door isn’t just about embracing the latest technology and …

Garage Door Frequencies and How to Change Them

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Garage door openers typically use frequencies between 310MHz and 390MHz. Below you can find the most common frequencies used in the garage door industry and how to change them: LiftMaster and Chamberlain Garage Door Frequencies To change the frequency on LiftMaster and Chamberlain openers with a Red, Orange, or Green Learn button that operate on …

How to Fix Garage Door Opener Remote

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If your garage door opener remote control has stopped working, it could be due to deprogramming, drained batteries, physical or water damage, problems with the opener itself, or a frequency interference issue. Follow the steps below to troubleshoot and fix your remote control: 1. Check the Opener’s Lock Button Electric garage door openers often feature …

Programming LiftMaster and Chamberlain Keypads

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Follow the steps below to program LiftMaster and Chamberlain keypads to your garage door opener. The programming procedure varies from model to model. Programming a New Keypad Model 877LM Programming a New Keypad Model 878MAX and G940EV The LiftMaster 878MAX and Chamberlain G940EV or G940EV-P2 keypads are rolling code universal keyless entry devices designed to …