Liftmaster garage door security?

[Hobby_Man22]

I'd like to install one of these, but I'm curious as to how secure they are. I keep my roll up doors locked on the outside and inside, plus I park things in the way of the door to make it so people can't just roll my **** out easier.

 

[Metal-Marc]

Install a padlock on the track.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Liftmaster has an accessory lock. It looks like it's basically an automated deadbolt that sticks into the rail. https://www.liftmaster.com/garage-door-lock/p/841LM

 

[Tman]

I'd like to install one of these, but I'm curious as to how secure they are. I keep my roll up doors locked on the outside and inside, plus I park things in the way of the door to make it so people can't just roll my **** out easier.

I would be more concerned about posting every aspect of your shop and property online as you seem to do daily!?

 

[Innovate1]

Liftmaster has an accessory lock. It looks like it's basically an automated deadbolt that sticks into the rail. https://www.liftmaster.com/garage-door-lock/p/841LM

When my door was installed with a Liftmaster opener they installed a deadbolt like this as part of the standard install. I think this should be part of any install. It automatically retracts before opening and extends after closing. Without it the door could be pushed up - it would be heavy since the springs wouldn't be helping but it could still be lifted.

 

[Dreamer1975]

I have a Liftmaster side mounted opener with the deadbolt. It works really well and the deadbolt locks automatically as soon as the door closes.

 

[SlotlessMan]

I guess I live where I don't worry much about deadbolting overhead doors very often but if someone wanted to get in, wouldnt they just use a vehicle to push in the door? I have seen my wife do it, its much easier than you'd think. lol

The OP puts a vehicle in the way, I like that.

 

[frankd]

There are some people on this forum that claim the liftmaster 8500 will open on its own but I've had mine for at least 3 years and have never had that issue. I have the MyQ app and internet gateway so that I can open it with my phone and I also get notified when the door opens. I love it.
Mine does have an automatic deadbolt that goes through the tracks. it came with the opener.

 

[SHOCheapRacing]

Liftmaster has an accessory lock. It looks like it's basically an automated deadbolt that sticks into the rail. https://www.liftmaster.com/garage-door-lock/p/841LM

That is what I have on mine. It automatically locks and unlocks the door with the opener.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

I would be more concerned about posting every aspect of your shop and property online as you seem to do daily!?

That's why I don't give out every waking detail you guys ask for.

 

[FMB4]

Full insurance coverage for everything followed by quality locks and, at least, one good security system is the best tactic imo. Being secure within reason is what I subscribe to. Beyond that, I begin to feel like the crooks have gotten the better of me.

 

[CraigStu]

7 yrs ago my 8500 came w/ the electric deadbolt. I thought it was a standard part because otherwise the only thing keeping the door closed is gravity.

 

[Paycheck]

There are some people on this forum that claim the liftmaster 8500 will open on its own but I've had mine for at least 3 years and have never had that issue. I have the MyQ app and internet gateway so that I can open it with my phone and I also get notified when the door opens. I love it.
Mine does have an automatic deadbolt that goes through the tracks. it came with the opener.

They fixed that problem. Haven’t heard any complaints since.