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Belt, chain or screw driven?

A buddy recommended screw driven but everywhere you go it's mostly chain and belt driven.

Any recommendations for brand names as well, Home Depot and Rona seem to only carry Chamberlain and was told that Genie is slightly better.

Thanks.
 
Cobster said:
Belt, chain or screw driven?

A buddy recommended screw driven but everywhere you go it's mostly chain and belt driven.

Any recommendations for brand names as well, Home Depot and Rona seem to only carry Chamberlain and was told that Genie is slightly better.

Thanks.
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Belt if you live in a townhouse. They're quieter.

Chain in an ordinary house. The new ones are more quiet than before and really who cares.

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I'v had a chamberlain chain 1/2 hp for the past 15 yrs and no problem, it opens a double car wide door. I can vouch for this model.
 
I've done a few sears craftsman belt drive models and it went in easy, was easy to setup and never heard any problems.

Don't quote me but I think they have a really good warranty too.

I know one customer of mine got one for half price at the sears warehouse.
 
tboy said:
I've done a few sears craftsman belt drive models and it went in easy, was easy to setup and never heard any problems.

Don't quote me but I think they have a really good warranty too.

I know one customer of mine got one for half price at the sears warehouse.
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Ours are both Craftsman's as well... I installed them myself about a week after we moved in... They worked great until Aug. 14, 2003 when they stopped suddenly... :rolleyes:
 
Same for me Chamberlain..

jiiimmm said:
I'v had a chamberlain chain 1/2 hp for the past 15 yrs and no problem,

After 12 years the big spring over the door broke, cost me $300 to have it replaced. Noisy though.
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Cycleguy007 said:
Ours are both Craftsman's as well... I installed them myself about a week after we moved in... They worked great until Aug. 14, 2003 when they stopped suddenly... :rolleyes:
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did you forget to put batteries in the remote(s)????

(sorry, I just couldn't resist)
 
jiiimmm said:
I'v had a chamberlain chain 1/2 hp for the past 15 yrs and no problem, it opens a double car wide door. I can vouch for this model.
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same here, chamberlain chain for 14 years and no problems. Mind you now that I said it it will probably screw up soon.
 
Cycleguy007 said:
Ours are both Craftsman's as well... I installed them myself about a week after we moved in... They worked great until Aug. 14, 2003 when they stopped suddenly...
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Did the same.
First thing done after moving in was install a Sears 1/3 HP model myself.
A few years ago it was acting up. Ended up being a nylon drive gear that wore out. Got a replacement drive gear from Sears, put it in and it still works fine and haven't had any other problems with it since putting it in about 25 years ago....
 
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I had a Chamberlain 1/2 Hp chain, it was great, it lasted 10 years of horrible abuse (the door kept getting iced up and jamming), finally the plastic gear got stripped, I replaced it with another and it is fine. And I finally fixed the ice issue. I also have an older Sears chain, and it must be 25 years old, it still works. I like Chamberlain because the parts are available widely, so you can buy more remotes, mini remotes, key-chain remotes, key pads, etc.
 
For what its worth Craftsmen and Lift Master openers are all made by Chamberlain.
 
Well it's been narrowed down to LiftMaster and a few private installers are having a special on a 3/4 horsepower (belt) model since they made too many and most people buy the 1/2 horsepower.

My question is this, would a 3/4 power be too much for a 4 section garage door, meaning the initial pull of the door? Or should I go with the 1/2 horsepower (chain driven)?

The 3/4 horsepower will cost $25 more, but will include a 2nd remote an exterior keypad and it's belt driven.
 
Its always better to have extra power, the motor will last longer cause it run cooler. You can adjust how sensitive it is so it will not crush anything....like your car trunk cause you didn't pulled the car in deep enough. The opening is adjustable too but I like it strong cause in the winter the door sometimes gets frozen shut.

We got a 3/4 HP Sears opener this last winter, seems just fine...it was screw drive too.

Chain drives seem to get loose after awhile and then the chain hangs down and marks the door up. You need to keep adjusting the chain like once a year as it stretches.
 
Cobster said:
The 3/4 horsepower will cost $25 more, but will include a 2nd remote an exterior keypad and it's belt driven.
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Either one is fine.
I'd go for the 3/4 HP for what you get extra.
 
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