Most Durable Garage Door Opener

[lawfarm]

Standard 2 car garage door (16' x 7') on a detached 2 car garage.

I have about 6" of clearance between the door and the bottom of the collar ties when the door is open; a standard opener should work. I have about 9.5" of clearance between the track and the exterior walls; not a lot of clearance on the sides for a direct drive (and I've never used one).

There are collar ties above the door, with storage above them; I don't have a high clearance door and don't have plans to install one any time soon. I see no advantage to anything other than a conventional door opener here. This is detached, so I'm not worried about noise. I want the most durable door opener possible.

I'd like to go with the Chamberlain MyQ controller, so it will work with the home system I'm setting up. Any recommendations on type of system?

At present, this is the ONLY access to the garage, so I'm contemplating a battery backup system to have good access until I get the walk door installed.

 

[ItsNemo]

The only answer, Liftmaster 8500. Assuming it will fit.

 

[58Yeoman]

Go with the Chamberlain. It's cheaper and will last a very long time.

 

[Doorguy]

Look into the Linear brand. You wont be disappointed.
https://www.linearproaccess.com/garage-door-openers/residential-garage-door-openers/

 

[ard]

Look into the Linear brand. You wont be disappointed.
https://www.linearproaccess.com/garage-door-openers/residential-garage-door-openers/

Do they actually make that residential line or are they made by [large garage door manufacturer, i.e. Chamberlain] for them??

 

[6768rogues]

I have two Raynor units and both have performed flawlessly for 25 years. I have a Sears unit that died after 10 years.

 

[jstroede]

Liftmaster 8550W

It has everything you want. Battery backup, MyQ, soft start and stop, belt drive, integrated gateway...

 

[imnutz]

Linear is good, Genie/Overhead good, Chamberlain, Sears, Craftsman and all their clones are OK, but be prepared to change the gears somtime down the road. Everyone on here touts the 8500 - it is a good unit, I have two myself and sell them, but if you really want a top-of-the-line side mount residential operator, get a ZAP 8825-R4 - I would put it up against the 8500 any day for simplicity, reliability, and value

 

[Warrenator]

The most important thing is to make sure the springs are set correctly so the door itself is easy to move. Many garage door installers just throw the electric unit on a poorly adjusted door and the poor opener strains and groans and finally breaks (usually stripped gear).

 

[LB-1911]

The most important thing is to make sure the springs are set correctly so the door itself is easy to move. Many garage door installers just throw the electric unit on a poorly adjusted door and the poor opener strains and groans and finally breaks (usually stripped gear).

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While it might be old news to most there are some that may find the video below of interest. Balance test is @ 1:30

 

[Doorguy]

Do they actually make that residential line or are they made by [large garage door manufacturer, i.e. Chamberlain] for them??

They are their own company. Not sold to big box stores. IMO the best opener on the market

Avoid any Genie products. Can be bought very cheap but that is for a reason. They are cheap. Wont last very long.

 

[MikeF]

They are their own company. Not sold to big box stores. IMO the best opener on the market

Avoid any Genie products. Can be bought very cheap but that is for a reason. They are cheap. Wont last very long.

I lIke when the screw drives lose speed control and open/close the doors in 2 seconds. Not a fan of genie

 

[Doorguy]

I lIke when the screw drives lose speed control and open/close the doors in 2 seconds. Not a fan of genie

Yes those super fast ones are great.

The screw drive is probably the worst design ever thought of. I remove Genie openers on a weekly basis.

 

[Jazzman442]

Yes those super fast ones are great.

The screw drive is probably the worst design ever thought of. I remove Genie openers on a weekly basis.

Your Crazy. I have had 2 Craftsman screw drives for over 12 years. Not one issu. They are opening up 16' x 8 doors. My other houses have the same device but chain drive and they keep striping the geears..


The screw drive is supper quite.

 

[Stuart in MN]

if you really want a top-of-the-line side mount residential operator, get a ZAP 8825-R4 - I would put it up against the 8500 any day for simplicity, reliability, and value

Never heard of that brand before, I'll have to do some reading. For others who are interested, here's their website: https://www.tuckerzap.com/model-8825-r4

 

[Dustball]

At present, this is the ONLY access to the garage, so I'm contemplating a battery backup system to have good access until I get the walk door installed.

You can install a vault garage door release to get into your garage in case of a power outage or failed opener.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00213KWAM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Bluedodge]

The Genie screw drive on my 16 x 7 door hasn't skipped a beat since it was installed new over 24 years ago.

 

[isb cornbinder]

My first garage door opener was Sears. I bought it in 1980 and it lasted hundreds of thousands of cycles over 36 years. I replaced the Sears with a Lift Master last year. The original four panel door split and I was afraid the door might fall on our car so I had the old door replaced with a Smart-Garage roll-up door.
The original Sears opener would open and close at random day or night which often setting the alarm off.
The picture of the female person is opening the garage door. I promised to edit her face out of the picture. I am trying to remember the colour of her eyes.

 

[Doorguy]

Your Crazy. I have had 2 Craftsman screw drives for over 12 years. Not one issu. They are opening up 16' x 8 doors. My other houses have the same device but chain drive and they keep striping the geears..


The screw drive is supper quite.

Yep crazy alright. I have been installing garage doors and openers for 30 years now. I guess I just dont know what I am talking about.

Still worst design ever. I am glad you are happy with what you have.

 

[racintj]

I'm curious that nobody has mentioned Ryobi. I have 2 that have worked flawlessly for over a year, lifting a 10x10 and 14x12 set of Clopay double insulated doors.
Belt drive, battery backup with common Ryobi battery, accessories that plug and play. Compressor and hose reel, extension cord hookup, security cameras, etc. Wifi enabled out of the gate with and easy to work app.
Just curious why nobody mentioned this.

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[LB-1911]

I'm curious that nobody has mentioned Ryobi. I have 2 that have worked flawlessly for over a year, lifting a 10x10 and 14x12 set of Clopay double insulated doors.
Belt drive, battery backup with common Ryobi battery, accessories that plug and play. Compressor and hose reel, extension cord hookup, security cameras, etc. Wifi enabled out of the gate with and easy to work app.
Just curious why nobody mentioned this.

Ryobi announced their opener April 2016 - It is going to take more than one year / 18 months of trouble free operation before Ryobi openers earn a reputation for long term durability.

 

[racintj]

Ryobi announced their opener April 2016 - It is going to take more than one year / 18 months of trouble free operation before Ryobi openers earn a reputation for long term durability.

I can see your point, since it is durability that is the key factor.

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