garage door openers

[bhs91]

I need a new one, anyone have suggestions? My old one was a chamberlin.

Thanks,

BHS

[muc33]

I too am in the hunt. I can honestly say I don't need anything fancy like the sensor eyes or anything either. Just reliable open and close. bhs91 you must have been reading my mind.

[jwhjr]

 Originally Posted By: muc33

I can honestly say I don't need anything fancy like the sensor eyes or anything either.

I think they all have to have them now, but I could be wrong.

[Eric Wettschreck]

I'm a fan of the gear drive units over the chain drive. Much quieter and less herky jerky.

I have a double car garage with Stanleys on both sides. I'm happy with them.

[Newcastle]

Agree with boilerguy- Screw drive is a better choice. The problem with a lot of the chain drives is that the worm gear assembly is Plastic/Nylon. The motors rarely die, but that plastic gear grinds down over time. I don't think you run into the same problem with a screw drive-just keep it lubricated every year or so.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Plus, as I experienced on mine, the chain stretches.

Go gear drive. The price is pretty much the same.

[wood_dog]

My Chamberlain died this winter after about 14 years. I picked up another Chamberlain (chain drive) and mounting it was a breeze, since the old hardware, etc. all lined up. That was nice, since it was below zero at the time. Just one consideration.....

[jwhjr]

 Originally Posted By: Newcastle

The problem with a lot of the chain drives is that the worm gear assembly is Plastic/Nylon. The motors rarely die, but that plastic gear grinds down over time.

I had to replace mine last year when it ground down and didn't hold the sprocket in place anymore. It wasn't a bad job, but if I remember correctly the part was around $25.

[IFallsRon]

I replaced a worn gear for under $20. Sears must have had a standard assembly for years as it came in a package with plenty of parts that I didn't use.

My gear went south when a spring broke and caused the door to wedge in the opening and the motor didn't shut down until the teeth chipped off half the gear.

[Sandmannd]

Mine is under my bedroom (have a tuckunder garage). Really wish the last owner would have put in a screw drive. The train drive jumps you out of bed if you are trying to nap and someone opens the door.