Garage Door Opener recommendations

[Scout3918]

I have 2 12' wide and 8' high insulated garage doors on my garage.

Is there any garage doors openers to stay away from or you recommend,.

thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Tremblaym54]

Hi Scout,

I have a 14' x 8' isulated door and I chose the Cahamberlain 3/4hp chain drive door opener and I am very pleased with it.
As for any garage door, simply make sure that it's well adjusted and that the rension springs can hold it in mid-opened position, that way your door opener will work as it is supposed to.


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[Trey T]

I have a low ceiling so loosing overhead space, using traditional chain on track type, is a no-no for me. I prefer the jackshaft style like Liftmaster 8500.

 

[Angelfire]

I have a low ceiling so loosing overhead space, using traditional chain on track type, is a no-no for me. I prefer the jackshaft style like Liftmaster 8500.

Although not a ceiling height concern for me, I too chose the 8500's for my doors. Very happy with them and they are so quiet!

 

[Doorguy]

IMO Linear makes the best operator on the market. You will have to find a professional installer to purchase one because they are not sold to the open public. Stay away from Genie brand openers.

 

[chrismenke]

Another benefit of the Liftmaster 8500 is the quiet. I hear nothing but door track noise and a faint hum now.

 

[6768rogues]

I have a Raynor residential operator on my 16w x 8h and a Raynor commercial operator on my 12w x 12h. Both are about 23 years old and there has not been a single issue with either of them so far.

 

[Sticks McGee]

Just put a liftmaster 8500 on and I like it.

 

[PT Doc]

8500 might require stiffer horizontal wind braces.

 

[Scout3918]

Thx for the replies everyone.

 

[drmarkr]

Liftmaster 8500....simple install, no center tracks, none quieter.

I have 3 on my house and shop...love 'em.

 

[Scout3918]

I done a quick google search for the Liftmaster 8500. they are a little under $400. is that going price? where best place to buy?

looks like amazon has for about $310

thanks again.

 

[BillDaCat8]

I definitely agree. Jackshaft style opener is awesome. I have low ceilings in my garage as well. 8'. Didn't want the opener hanging down while I'm flailing around in there with whatever crazy project I've got going on.





It also left room for another light in the middle of the garage.

My opener came with a remote lamp to mount to the ceiling. I tore that apart and stole the brains out of it and installed them into the center fluorescent lamp fixture. So, the opener turns that lamp on when it runs or senses motion.


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