{"id":32,"date":"2022-01-20T03:53:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T03:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outfitthehouse.com\/?p=32"},"modified":"2023-05-08T19:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T19:08:29","slug":"can-you-use-an-extension-cord-with-a-garage-door-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outfitthehouse.com\/can-you-use-an-extension-cord-with-a-garage-door-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Use an Extension Cord With a Garage Door Opener?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have an automatic garage door opener operated with electricity, you’ve likely had to use an extension cord to power it at some point. You still need to open and close your garage door whether your electrical circuit is acting up or you have a tripped breaker. However, this beckons the question of whether it is ok to use an extension cord with a garage door opener? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s ok to temporarily use an extension cord with a garage door opener. An extension cord will accomplish the job of getting electricity to your garage door to open and close it. However, it’s not a good idea to use an extension cord permanently. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extension cords are suitable for many different things, but powering moving components like garage doors isn’t one of them. If you need one temporarily or as a one-time thing, an extension cord is ok. However, an extension cord has the possibility of becoming damaged if it’s used permanently. This article will look at when the right time is to use an extension cord and when you should opt not to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Use an Extension Cord With a Garage Door Opener? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There isn’t anything technically wrong with using an extension cord with a garage door opener. It will get power to your opener and open and close your door. However, an extension cord presents an electrical risk and a fire hazard. Many things can go wrong with extension cords if you use them on a long-term basis. Let’s look at a few reasons not to use extension cords permanently with your garage door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. An extension cord that operates a garage door will inevitably end up underneath the closing door from time to time. If this happens too often, there’s a possibility that the cord could become damaged and short-circuit. <\/li>
  2. An extension cord can get in the way of the mechanics of the garage door and become pinched, this can become a shock and fire hazzard.<\/li>
  3. Extension cords are also a tripping hazard when they’re run across the open floor. Garage door openers are located in the middle of the garage, which means you’ll have to take extra measures to ensure your extension cord doesn’t present a tripping hazard. <\/li>
  4. Most garages are unconditioned spaces prone to water and snow being dragged in from the outside. If your extension cord has the slightest rip or exposed wire, electric shock or fire is a potential. <\/li>
  5. Using an extension cord is prohibited by most manufacturers and will likely void the warranty on your opener if anything happens. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    When Is It OK to Use an Extension Cord With a Garage Door Opener? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You should only plug your garage door into an extension cord on a temporary basis. Here are a few times when using an extension cord is acceptable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n