Normal range: $218 - $538. The cost to install a garage door opener is $378 on average, but it can cost between $218 and $538 —or more if you splurge on extras. On average, garage door opener installation costs $378 and will give you 10 to 15 years of smooth opening and closing with proper maintenance.

The type of installation – As mentioned above, it can take roughly 4-6 hours to replace most garage door systems. On the other hand, a garage door replacement that is compatible with the existing structure will generally be a much simpler install.

However, most experts agree that the average garage door should last between 15 and 30 years, depending on the quality of the materials, maintenance schedule and local climate. Automatic garage door openers will need to be replaced sooner, with an average life expectancy of 10–15 years.

Manufacturers say the average life expectancy of an opener is 15-20 years. Since new openers are inexpensive, if the unit is over ten years old then it might not be worth repairing and it may just be time for an upgrade. If it's newer, then it's more likely a repair will be worth it.