Garage Door Opener Installation & Repair
Serving homeowners throughout Metro Detroit from Farmington Hills, Tarnow Doors repairs, replaces, and installs garage door opener systems for quiet operation, reliable access, and everyday use.
Our technicians evaluate the opener and the full garage door system so the recommendation is based on the actual cause of the problem.
Tarnow Doors installs LiftMaster garage door openers, including belt drive, chain drive, wall mounted, battery backup, and smart access options.
Repair or Replace
Can Your Garage Door Opener Be Repaired?
Some garage door opener problems can be repaired without replacing the full system. The right answer depends on the opener’s age, condition, available parts, and whether the problem is coming from the opener or the garage door itself.
Garage door opener repair may be possible when the issue involves:
- Remote or keypad failure
- Safety sensor alignment
- Wiring or control problems
- Travel or force settings
- Worn gears or internal components
- Wall control issues
- Intermittent operation
Repair or Replace
When Garage Door Opener Replacement Makes Sense
Replacement may be the better choice when a garage door opener has become unreliable, noisy, difficult to repair, or no longer provides the safety and access features the homeowner needs.
A new garage door opener may be worth considering when:
- The opener stops, reverses, or works inconsistently
- Replacement parts are difficult or impossible to find
- The system lacks current safety sensors
- Noise is disruptive to rooms near or above the garage
- Smart access, remote monitoring, or battery backup is important
- The motor struggles even though the garage door is properly balanced
- Repairs are becoming frequent or no longer cost effective
LiftMaster® Garage Door Opener Options
Tarnow Doors installs LiftMaster garage door opener systems for homeowners looking for reliable access, quieter operation, smart controls, battery backup, and opener options suited to the size and layout of the garage.
Our team helps homeowners compare drive type, motor capacity, noise level, ceiling space, smart access features, battery backup, and compatibility with the existing garage door before installation.
Elite Series 98022
A space saving wall mounted garage door opener with WiFi smartphone control, remote LED lighting, battery backup, and an automatic garage door lock.
Premium Series 6690L
An ultra quiet belt drive opener with built in myQ connectivity, designed for reliable daily operation in garages near or beneath living spaces.
Basic Series 2220L
A dependable garage door opener with myQ connectivity and an integrated camera for added visibility, access control, and everyday operation.
Not sure which system is right for your home? We’ll help you choose the right opener based on your door, usage, and layout.
Garage Door Opener Options
Compare Garage Door Opener Types
The right garage door opener depends on the weight and condition of the door, the garage layout, desired noise level, ceiling space, and the features the homeowner wants.
Belt Drive Garage Door Openers
Belt drive garage door openers are known for quieter operation and smooth movement. They are often a strong choice for garages located beneath or next to bedrooms, living rooms, or other occupied spaces.
Chain Drive Garage Door Openers
Chain drive garage door openers provide dependable operation and may be a practical choice when durability, straightforward performance, and value are the main priorities.
Wall Mounted Garage Door Openers
Wall mounted garage door openers install beside the garage door rather than on the ceiling. They can free overhead space and work well in garages with high ceilings, storage systems, car lifts, or layouts where a traditional ceiling mounted opener is not preferred.
LiftMaster myQ Technology
Smart Controls and Mobile Access
Compatible LiftMaster garage door openers use myQ technology to give homeowners more control over garage access, even when they are away from home.
Available features vary by model. Tarnow Doors can explain which options are included and help you choose an opener that fits the way your household uses the garage.
Dependable Access
Battery Backup for Garage Door Openers
For households that rely on the garage as a primary entrance, access during a power outage may be just as important as smart controls.
Battery backup allows compatible LiftMaster garage door openers to continue operating when household power is unavailable. This can be especially useful during storms and other outages when dependable vehicle or home access is important.
Battery backup is available on select LiftMaster models and should be confirmed during opener selection.
Complete Opener Support
Safety Sensors, Remotes, and Keypads
Battery backup helps preserve access during an outage, but dependable garage door operation also relies on the controls, sensors, settings, and accessories working together correctly.
A garage door opener system includes more than the motor. Safety sensors, wall controls, remotes, keypads, wiring, and travel settings all affect how reliably the system operates.
Whole System Evaluation
Is It the Opener or the Garage Door?
Sensors, remotes, and controls can cause opener problems, but the issue may also begin elsewhere in the garage door system.
A garage door opener is often blamed for poor operation when the actual cause involves the door, springs, tracks, rollers, balance, or hardware.
Common Causes of Opener Strain
- Broken or worn springs
- A garage door that is out of balance
- Damaged or worn rollers
- Misaligned tracks
- Excessive door weight
- Binding or obstruction
- Safety sensor problems
- Worn garage door hardware
- Lack of maintenance
From Evaluation to Final Testing
Garage Door Opener Installation Process
Once the opener and garage door system have been evaluated, the next step is making sure the new opener is properly matched, installed, adjusted, and tested.
Garage door opener installation includes more than mounting the motor. The opener must work with the door’s size, weight, balance, layout, and daily use.
Evaluate the Garage Door
Review the door’s size, weight, condition, movement, and balance before selecting an opener.
Confirm the Right Opener
Match the opener type and capacity to the door, garage layout, available space, and desired features.
Install and Align the System
Mount the opener securely, align the rail and hardware, and connect the safety sensors and controls.
Adjust and Program
Set the travel and force limits, then program compatible remotes, keypads, and wall controls.
Test Daily Operation
Test the door balance, safety sensors, opener movement, controls, and overall operation.
Review Available Features
Explain myQ access, battery backup, remotes, keypads, and other features included with the selected LiftMaster model.
Garage Door Opener FAQs
Tarnow Doors helps homeowners understand garage door opener repair, replacement, smart opener features, and when opener issues may be caused by the garage door system itself.
How do I know if I need a new garage door opener?
Replacement may be the better choice if the opener is older, frequently unreliable, excessively noisy, no longer supported, or missing the safety, battery backup, or smart access features you need. Tarnow Doors can inspect the opener and garage door system before making a recommendation.
Can you repair my existing garage door opener?
Many garage door opener problems can be repaired, depending on the age of the system, available parts, and the cause of the problem. Tarnow Doors can evaluate remotes, keypads, sensors, controls, internal components, and the garage door itself.
Do you install LiftMaster garage door openers?
Yes. Tarnow Doors is an authorized LiftMaster dealer and installs belt drive, chain drive, wall mounted, smart access, camera equipped, and battery backup opener options.
Why does my garage door opener run but the door does not move?
This can happen when the opener mechanism is disconnected, an internal component has failed, or the garage door has a problem involving the springs, balance, tracks, rollers, or hardware. The full system should be inspected before replacing the opener.
What type of garage door opener is best for my home?
The right opener depends on the garage door’s size and weight, the garage layout, desired noise level, available ceiling space, smart access needs, and whether battery backup is important. Tarnow Doors can help compare LiftMaster options based on those factors.
Can a new opener be installed on my existing garage door?
In many cases, yes. The garage door must be in good condition, properly balanced, and compatible with the selected opener. Tarnow Doors checks the full system before installation.
Visit Our Farmington Hills Showroom
Tarnow Doors is located at 23701 Halsted Road in Farmington Hills, near I-696 and Haggerty Road. Homeowners can visit the showroom to compare LiftMaster garage door openers, remotes, keypads, garage doors, entry doors, storm doors, and related products.
We serve homeowners throughout Metro Detroit, including Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield, Northville, Livonia, Southfield, and nearby communities.
Send Us a Message
- Main Office: 248-453-6707
- Service Support: 248-478-9060
- Tarnow Doors, 23701 Halsted Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
- Office & Showroom Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm,Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Sunday closed
- Primary Focus: We are located near I-696 and Haggerty Road
- Service Area: Ann Arbor, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Commerce, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Franklin, Livonia, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Troy, & West Bloomfield