No, you don't need to use a dedicated garage door opener circuit. According to this new change in the NEC 2017, you just need a circuit of 20 Ampere that can supply electricity to the garage. However, you're not allowed to use the circuit for any other purposes, say lighting the garage.
How many amps is a 3/4 hp garage door opener?
Garage Door Opener Type Includes Models (Examples) Amps/Watts
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¾ HP AC Belt Drive 8557* 5 amps/600 W
½ HP AC Belt Drive 8355,* 3270 4.5 amps/540 W
½ HP AC Chain Drive 1 Light 3255, 1355, 1356 4.5 amps/540 W
½ HP AC Chain Drive 2 Lights 3265 4.5 amps/540 W
Does a garage door opener need a dedicated circuit?
No, you don't need to use a dedicated garage door opener circuit. ... However, you're not allowed to use the circuit for any other purposes, say lighting the garage. The main intent of this new change was to mention the usage of plug and cord connected garage appliances that draw less than 20 Ampere of electricity.
What size breaker does a garage door opener need?
Unless building codes require higher standards, we recommend using a dedicated 15 amp breaker for a single opener*, and a dedicated 20AMP breaker for 2 or 3 openers. We also recommend a surge protector to protect against power surges.Apr 13, 2017
How many amps does a garage need?
The breaker size depends on the type of garage door opener you have and how many you have. If you have a 1 car garage, a 15 Amp circuit is more than adequate. If you have a 3 car garage with three openers you may want to consider a 20 Amp circuit breaker.
Is 15 amp enough for garage?
Since it's a garage, I'd install a single 20 ampere circuit at the very least. A 15 ampere circuit would be fine for lighting, but you'll find it quite limiting when/if you start plugging in tools/equipment. Be sure your circuit is GFCI protected.Sep 19, 2016