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Garage Door Opener - Opinions

Posted on 4/7/17 at 8:26 am
Posted by RollTide MJ
Tuscaloosa, AL
Member since Nov 2007
9523 posts
Posted on 4/7/17 at 8:26 am
So my home got hit by lightning on Wednesday morning. My garage door opener was one of the few things that got hit. The current one I have now is a 1/2hp Chamberlin Liftmaster. It's pretty noisy so I am looking for one that is quiet.

What are your recommendations on a replacement?
This post was edited on 4/7/17 at 8:30 am
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67482 posts
Posted on 4/7/17 at 8:37 am to
I have a Chamberlin chain drive in one of my houses and a Genie screw drive in the other. While the screw drive is a little quieter and faster, I think I like the Chamberlin more; it seems more reliable.

Is there a better Chamberlin opener available (since I don't which model you have)?
Posted by RollTide MJ
Tuscaloosa, AL
Member since Nov 2007
9523 posts
Posted on 4/7/17 at 8:42 am to
I was looking at the one in the link provided because it has a battery backup which would be nice and also has a phone app option but I don't know that I would use that option as much, but it's belt driven and is supposed to be quiet.

LINK
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
118873 posts
Posted on 4/7/17 at 9:14 am to
I just replaced a chamberlain whisper drive that was 16 years old with another one from Chamberlain. Very quiet. Here is the one I got. Haven't done the wifi yet, but it's very quiet with battery backup.

LINK
Posted by crispyUGA
Upstate SC
Member since Feb 2011
15919 posts
Posted on 4/7/17 at 9:15 am to
Liftmaster garage door openers are generally pretty solid. Their gate operators and access control accessories are absolute shite, though, so I generally refuse to use anything associated with them.
Posted by Kentucker
Cincinnati, KY
Member since Apr 2013
19351 posts
Posted on 4/7/17 at 10:21 am to
I have to vote for Chamberlain Liftmaster. Quiet, solid and reliable. Can't imagine a better door opener.
Posted by AUsteriskPride
Albuquerque, NM
Member since Feb 2011
18385 posts
Posted on 4/7/17 at 1:24 pm to
I've got this one and love it, it's a belt drive Chamberlain:

LINK
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