Enjoy easy access to your garage with the best in garage door operators.
A garage space is one that will be used often and regularly. Whether you decide to use your garage space for vehicle storage or other storage, easy access to your garage is essential. That’s where we at 31-W Insulation come in! While we might have insulation in our name, that is certainly not all that we do! In fact, we offer a variety of services and products to help you, and garage doors and garage door operators are just one of our areas of expertise.
Having a properly functioning garage door operator is an essential component of having a properly functioning garage. Without the right garage door operator, you might have to manually open and close your door, which, while possible, is bothersome and inconvenient– especially if the weather is bad. In addition to the ability to open and close your garage door from the comfort of your vehicle, garage door operators can also be connected to other sources such as keypads or even a phone application. These options make it possible to open your garage door easily and securely without worry.
Here at 31-W Insulation, we have been working with customers for decades now, getting them the features they need to have a comfortable, safe and secure home, including the right garage door operators. If you have questions for our team here at 31-W Insulation for your home in the Goodlettsville, Tennessee area, then we want to talk more with you. Please give us a call today to learn more about garage door operators for your home.
FAQs About Garage Door Operators
At 31-W Insulation, we know how much you rely on your garage door, and more importantly, your garage door operator—the mechanism that makes it open and close. Over the years, we have received many questions about our garage door operators, and we have assembled a few of the most common examples below for you do check out.
How many types of garage door operators are there?
There are two main types of garage door operators on the market: chain drives and belt drives. As their name states, chain drive garage door operators feature chains and metal cables that move the door open and closed, while belt drive operators use rubber belts to do the same job. Chain drive operators tend to be more durable, while belt drives tend to be quieter to operate.
How much lifting power do garage door operators need to raise and lower the door?
Although garage doors can weigh hundreds of pounds, when properly balanced, they shouldn’t require more than about ten pounds of force to lift. Because of this, the garage door operators used in residential garages are typically equipped with 1/2 or 3/4 horsepower motors.
Can I install a garage door operator myself?
While it is possible to find garage door operators for sale in hardware stores, we strongly encourage you to buy one through a garage door installation company and have trained technicians install the operator for you. Companies like ours have access to higher-quality hardware that will last longer than anything you’d find at a big box store, and our team has the right experience to deliver top-notch results on your installation.
Right here in Tennessee, we are trusted garage door operators in Franklin, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Loudon, Murfreesboro, Milan, Mason, Cookeville & Memphis. 31w is also proud to serve many states throughout the Southeastern portion of the U.S. Read more about our services in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina & Texas.
