Recent content by Door-Man

maybe 27 years ago they made them to a different standard? If you like them get them. I just prefer LiftMaster

yes you can adjust pressure but it will burn up the motor. If you got 10 years out of a sears motor you can be pleased. I don't install them because I don't trust their longevity. If you decide its time for a new motor, I strongly recomend LiftMaster. This is my job and I only install LiftMaster...

wow that is crazy. sorry for your friend. that was some serious heat in there

didnt see the picture before. installing center is defenitly the way to go.

You have a lot to work with there. Should be a nice project, even though it looks pretty setup to me already haha.

nice setup

Ah ok got ya. How are you planning on connecting the arm to the top section if not centered?

that looks nice. much more aesthetically pleasing then a large disconnect box.

http://www.liftmaster.com/consumerweb/pages/productmodeldetail.aspx?modelId=1443 I have installed these and I love them. If someone were to buy a door from me and they had the clearance, this is what I would try to sell them. I would suggest trying to return the genie, if not an option keep...

Where are you located? I noticed you mentioned grease. Have you greased the track or rail? Do not do this I repeat do not use grease on your track where the rollers are. How old is it? Could be a number of things.

7' high is the industry standard for garage doors, but personally I like an 8' high. Most likely you will never run into an issue with 7' but hey bigger the better right?