Recent content by NPear

So, I ended up going with the Chamberlain 1/2 hp WhisperDrive. I'm pretty happy with it. I like the features on it. It was a bit finicky for a few days with the door not wanting to shut all the way from time to time, requiring fiddling with the down force setting. It would seem to be set, then...

I appreciate the insight provided. I'm leaning toward the Chamberlain but need to look at the Craftsman a bit more. :beer:

Thanks for the responses. Any thoughts on the Sommer (German), Sky Lift, Genie, Craftsman? I'm looking to get one from any of the Big 4: HD, Lowe's, OSH, ACE.

Hi All, My VEMCO garage door opener is malfunctioning. The chain jumps off the sprocket when I go to open the door. Looking at it I can see why; the gear post/axis is no longer perpendicular to the chain. It's a bit bent toward the direction of pull. It's fairly old and looks to be replaced...