Tools for Electrical Garage Door Installation

Garage door installation can be done by a contractor, but it also can be done by the home owner. Although it may seem like a daunting task, if you have the right tools, the job can be done fairly easily and efficiently.

You will need the following tools for your electrical garage door installation:

• Screwdrivers- Check with the hardware that was included with your garage door. You may need a Phillips head, flat head or specialty head screwdriver. Having a power screwdriver is best, but you may need a short-handled one for tight spaces.


• Socket wrench-  You will need a socket and heads that will match the bolts that you will be tightening. An extension will also be helpful to enable you to tighten bolts in hard-to-reach areas.


• Drill- A drill will be important to help you install the track into the wall and ceiling. Drilling holes is necessary so that you can tap anchors in the holes.


• Level- If your track is not plumb, then your garage door will not work properly. Using your level will help ensure that this does not happen. If you have a smartphone, you can download an app that can enable your phone to serve as a level and plumb line. 


• Hammer- A multi-tasking tool, the hammer will help you to pound nails where necessary as you install the door.


• Multimeter- Using your multimeter can help ensure that your electrical connections are working properly before you wire the electric motor to the power supply. It can also help you make sure that a wire is not “live” before you touch it.


• Ladder- This is essential to the hanging process. A six foot ladder will probably work best, allowing you to work at eye level with the ceiling. As you are hanging the door, you may find that two people using two ladders will work best.