I have a small vertical lift garage door(8ft) between shop and cold storage. I did not add an opener when it was installed. I am thinking I want one now. Is a wall mount opener my only option really? I didn’t realize how expensive those suckers were!
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Garage door opener opinions
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racecougar
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Can you share a photo or two of what we're working with? I expect that by "vertical lift" you mean that there isn't any horizontal track and that by "wall mount opener" you're referring to a jackshaft operator. Is the door sectional, roll up, or...? Depending on your wall height / space available / door type, a traditional operator could possibly be used. That said, a jackshaft operator for a 8' door isn't particularly expensive.
manwithtools
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Have you priced them recently? They have increased substantial in the last 3-4 years.That said, a jackshaft operator for a 8' door isn't particularly expensive
racecougar
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Yes, I bought three in December.Have you priced them recently? They have increased substantial in the last 3-4 years.
manwithtools
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How much were they?
I think I paid about $400 an opener 7 years ago for the Liftmaster Jackshaft. I just paid $510 a couple months ago for the Chamberlain version. And Menards has a "Generic" version $415 before rebate. So they really haven't gotten that much more expensive. Maybe the commercial models?
racecougar
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Less than I paid in 2019. I paid $779.90 for two operators ($389.95 each) in March 2019. I bought three in December 2024 for just over $300 each. Without putting any effort into finding a deal, it looks like retail at the moment is around $400 each.How much were they?