How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Garage Door Opener?
Has your garage door opener started making strange noises, becoming unreliable, or stopped working entirely? It might be time to replace it. In that case, one of the first questions that will come to mind is “how much does it cost to replace a garage door opener?”
The answer to this question will depend on a few things, such as the type of opener, the brand, and what’s involved with the installation. In this article we’ve broken down the numbers to make sure you’ve got all of the right information about your garage door opener.
What Factors Will Influence The Cost?
There are a few different factors that can influence the cost of your garage door opener replacement. This includes:
- The brand of the opener
- The model of the opener
- The features that it comes with
- The warranty it comes with
- The type of opener (chain vs belt)
- The size and weight of the garage door
- Whether the installation is simple or complicated
When replacing your garage door opener, it’s important to consider more than just the price tag. The right opener for your door will depend on your needs, the door’s size and weight, and the level of performance you’re after.
If you’re not sure what suits your setup best, contact us and we’ll walk you through your options. Getting the right advice can save you time, money, and a lot of future headaches.
The Cost Of Replacing Your Garage Door Motor
Each type of garage door requires a different garage door motor. Let’s take a look at each:
Roller Doors
Roller doors are very popular across Brisbane and the rest of the country, because they’re compact, very easy to operate, and more affordable than other types of doors. These doors roll upwards, into a coil, which saves on ceiling space in your garage.
Roller doors come in a variety of different sizes from small single doors used for entryways right up to large doors for double car garages.
Replacing a roller door motor on a single car garage can cost between $600 and $800.
Replacing a roller door motor on a double car garage can cost between $700 and $1100.
Sectional Doors or Panel Doors
Sectional doors open vertically and are made up of a number of separate hinged panels. When the door opens, these panels are lifted and sit parallel to the ceiling. These types of doors tend to be tough, quieter, and offer up better insulation than other doors, keeping your garage cooler or warmer, depending on the weather outside.
Replacing a sectional door motor on a single car garage can cost between $600 and $950.
Replacing a sectional door motor on a double car garage can cost between $600 and $950.
Tilt Doors
A tilt door consists of one single panel that tilts up and into the garage when you open it. These types of doors were more common pre 2000’s, but can still be found in many homes around Brisbane.
Replacing a tilt door motor on a single car garage can cost between $600 and $950.
Replacing a tilt door motor on a double car garage can cost between $600 and $950.
These prices include both the unit and professional installation. It’s always a good idea to talk to your garage door specialist about the features you want, and they can help you choose the right opener.
What About Accessories?
We supply and install a full range of accessories, including PE safety beams, smart phone kits, voice activation kits, additional remotes, keypads, battery back ups and plenty more. Contact us for a price for these today – we’d love to help.
What Brands Do We Sell?
We offer Brisbane’s largest range of garage door openers which means we offer more makes and models than anyone else, so we’re sure to have a few options that will suit your garage door. Brands we sell include:
- Merlin
- B&D
- ATA
- Grifco
- Steel-Line
- Gliderol
- Marantec
- Superlift
- Lexo
When Should You Replace Your Garage Door Opener?
A poor quality garage door opener will usually last about 5 to 10 years and a good quality system will usually last about 10 to 15 years.
The lifespan really depends on how often the opener is used and how well it’s maintained. If you don’t service your garage door regularly, there’s a good chance the opener will wear out faster. For high-use garages, the motor may need replacing sooner than expected.
People often replace their garage door opener when they become noisy, slow, work inconsistently or just stop working altogether. If it doesn’t have modern safety features like a safety reversal system, that’s another reason to consider an upgrade.
Last but not least is repairs. Repairing your automatic system can be expensive and when you take into consideration 1 or 2 repair visits you may be better off financially if you just replace it.
When major components fail or the system is nearing the end of its life this is the option most people choose because the new system will come with new remotes, warranty and give you trouble free operation for many years to come – plus, it’s a great opportunity to upgrade to a smart opener with extra convenience and control.
The first step should always be to speak to your Lightning Garage Door Solutions technician. They’ll be able to address any concerns and explain the best course of action.
Speak To Brisbane’s Garage Door Experts Today
At Lightning Garage Door Solutions, we provide maintenance, repairs, and replacements for homeowners, real estate agencies and builders in Brisbane. If your garage door opener is starting to cause problems or has stopped working completely, we’re here to help. Simply call our team and we’ll be there before you know it!
