When installing a double garage door, is it necessary to install a 3/4 horsepower motor? | | Yes, always | 6% | | Yes, in some cases. It depends on the weight of the door. | 45% | | No, a 1/2 Horsepower door will work fine. | 45% | | Not sure | 3% | | | | | Question: When installing a double garage door, is it necessary to install a 3/4 horsepower motor? Top Answer (45% of 31 votes): No, a 1/2 Horsepower door will work fine. .
Answer: No, a 1/2 Horsepower door will work fine.
Explanation: No matter if it's a single or double door once installed properly the springs should be doing 90% of the work. | | L.A. Mechanical Contractors | Answer: Yes, in some cases. It depends on the weight of the door.
Explanation: Most residential garage doors are fine with 1/2hp opener. Proper springs, rollers, balance, & usage of the door dictate if the 3/4hp motor is prefered. | | Always Open Garage Door Services | Answer: Yes, in some cases. It depends on the weight of the door.
Explanation: The power requires of an opener is determined by the weight of the door, not size. A 1/2hp opener will work great on many double doors, but even some single doors are heavy enough to need a 3/4hp opener. | | A Plus 1 doors and Service | | | ProMatcher | Answer: No, a 1/2 Horsepower door will work fine.
Explanation: A 1/2 Horsepower Motor will work fine for a 2 car garage | | United Garage Door | Answer: No, a 1/2 Horsepower door will work fine.
Explanation: If you have a wooden, or insulated overhead door, you may require a larger horsepower opener, to accommodate the extra weight | | Baldwin Building Improvements |
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