As a population we are now generally living longer which in turn means that there are a growing number of drivers who are at or beyond pension age. These drivers are competent when on the road but may struggle with raising and lowering an up and over garage door simply because of their possible lack of physical strength. Choosing to replace their garage door with an electrically operated one is a good decision as it takes the hard work out of putting the car in and out of the garage.

Finding a reputable garage door company is the first step to take in the process of replacing a garage door. This company will be able to conduct a survey of the garage and give you a price for the replacement. The style and colour of the garage door can be chosen to compliment the rest of the property.

Most electric garage doors have two remote fobs that can be used to open the garage door as it is approached. It is a good idea to keep one in the vehicle and one in the house for ease of use. The batteries that power the fob should be changed annually to avoid them running low and failing to operate the door.