An electromechanical device installed above a door to automate its movement. It typically consists of an electric motor, a track or arm linkage, and a sensor or remote trigger system. These are heavily used in commercial buildings for ADA compliance and in residential garages for overhead doors.
Heard on the job
The electrician needs to drop a receptacle in the ceiling before we can mount the garage door opener.
Insider tip
Ensure the structural header is properly blocked out during framing to support the torque and weight of the opener bracket.
Also heard as
- Automatic door operator