You should also consider how well balanced the door is – garage doors are balanced through counterweights and springs to assist the motor in controlling the door.

It is also important to make sure that there is enough space to install a motor – if space is limited, special adapters and plans need to be made to install the motor.

There are various products on the market which provide extra features such as automatic opening and closing, quiet operation, lockable options, smartphone and other application integrations. When selecting a garage door motor, we recommend asking your installer for the different options and specifications available and to also advise on the latest technology releases.