What is rail length for garage door opener?

The installed length of my Chamberlain garage door opener

Are all garage door opener rails the same?

Generally no, you cannot reuse the rail, they are not all exactly the same dimensions. There is no one standard size of profile, even within the same manufacturer, they change over the years.

Do I need an extension for garage door opener?

Answer: You will definitely need an extension kit. The opener is designed for a standard 7ft. door and therefore the rail (and belt on it) is only long enough to raise a door 7ft.

What kind of rail extension do I need for my garage door?

Use genuine Chamberlain rail extension kits if you need to add additional railing to your garage door tracks. Kits can extend rails to 8′ or 10′.

Can a garage door opener be used with an overhead door opener?

And when you combine an Overhead Door ® garage door opener with one of our garage doors, you get an integrated system that maximizes performance and reliability. Our full line of automatic openers features a variety of power levels and specifications to handle different garage door weights and sizes.

How tall does a Genie garage door opener have to be?

Genie Chain Drive 500 – Sports a weight limit of 350lb. and is limited to sectional doors that are 7’ or lower. PowerLift ® – Fits doors up to 7’ tall out of the box, but does have an available extension kit for taller doors up to 8’ in height.

Which is the best jackshaft garage door opener?

LiftMaster 3800 openers are the most popular home garage doors. These Best jackshaft Garage Door Openers are still pretty cool and offer very quiet.