Handyman Tries To Install Cheapest Garage Door Opener From Home Depot | Will It Fit? | THE HANDYMAN

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[@andymann6351]

"I might need that someday" has gotten me a semi truck load of stuff. :-)

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Yup, I’ve got a garage full of that stuff!

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Kitchen junk drawer too, lol...

[@andymann6351]

Every time I decide to start throwing stuff away, I repair a 70 year old water shut-off with the coffee can of parts I have saved. Haha. "See! This is why I don't throw stuff away."

[@Ramone624]

Whether you realized it or not Handyman, the motor head swap was the best thing you could do. Liftmaster is the professional line of Chamberlain. The single piece T-Rail for the trolley is the main difference to the piece together square rail that is for Chamberlain (so it can fit into a box on a shelf). A fun trick to know about remotes on those is the color of the wire hanging out is the antenna, the remotes from older ones cannot work the new ones (different freq band). That said, they do make universals that work all Chamberlain products in one remote. As usual, even from a garage door guys perspective you doing the right thing :)

[@nin469]

That's effed up people return their 20 years used stuff in new boxes. The fact that property managers tell guys to do it and then THEY DO IT. I'm so mad, I can't even.

[@mikenotta7079]

Thieves everywhere man!

[@drumrboynoid]

Kind of wierd he would do it for them in the first place.

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

It's a huge problem for large box stores. Amazon too, esp. They just don't have the employee manpower & time to thoroughly inspect every return. And many employees wouldn't even know what to look for.

[@mstenbrg]

I bought windshield wipers at Walmart years ago. Got home and opened the package to find someones very used blades.

[@eberherrera9418]

Imagine doing multiple small jobs on a house, been there at least 5 hours, and at the very end they say “put it back and return it” and they’re expecting like $130 to return, if you don’t do it you might not get payed at least $130 of that job, or at all, sadly some people start off like that for a while and when they can take a hit of not accepting a job they’ll do it

[@AaronCo29]

Chamberlain is one of the best GDO’s out there. I’ve installed hundreds if not thousands over the years

[@keithmaitland2724]

Im a Jack of all and Mariner by trade. I appreciate all your vids! I just became a garage door installer and a couple customers want new motors installed. I stumbled across you! An old friend in the garage door business just trained me to do doors because he's tired of installing, just sells doors now. So now I subcontract for him and can install my own contracts. Its nice to work for yourself. If i'm going to be miserable, it'll be for myself hahahaha.

[@chlero_eyes]

Pulling a "Slum Lord" 😂

[@johnny1556]

Excellent summary of how to change your garage door motor. I thought it was kind of hard to do, but the way you make it that simple. If I ever need to do it now I know and I won't take the old motor back to Home Depot that's a No-No.

[@markblumhardt]

I had RF problems due to LED bulbs. Switched back to incandescent and it worked fine

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Very interesting 🤔

[@mikeyfoofoo]

Whoah. That might explain why I can't program one of my liftmasters like the other one. I can't get one to work with the pad even though they are both the same. Using LEDs. Gotta check that. Thanks!

[@josephmeunier7719]

Im a garage door installer. Im just letting u know that in those openers led light bulbs mess with the remote signal.

[@macmcneil6224]

Joseph Meunier only some led bulbs. Google it for ones that have been tested.

[@macmcneil6224]

Fabian Gurrola they’re fine.

[@kevin_tanks_519]

ya I always tell customers Noma light bulbs are in the clear

[@chrismoore9997]

I seriously don't mind the conversation. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheHandyman1]

Thanks, will do!

[@MrMakingcake]

The handyman dropping gems

[@paulblouin6955]

I did this yesterday. I was pleased that I was able to retrofit with no modification. I was surprised that it didn't work by the doorbell switches after head replacement and adjustment. I did not know that the doorbell switches were now not actual switches. It came with only 1 883LM switch. Having trouble finding another right away. Want to fix it today. My 89 year old mother has one switch upstairs and another inside the garage by the door. Currently, a remote is installed upstairs until I can get the digital switch. My mother's is so old that the wires were screwed in place. Only 3 screws using a common ground. So glad I didn't have to remove the chain bar.

[@chrisgorrondona]

What does suck though is when home depot carries a tool, you buy it. Use it 4 times then it craps out and you need it for a job that you are doing that day and they discontinue that particular brand you bought (or just dont carry it anymore). They switch to another brand. Then your stuck buying a new one after a couple of uses or contacting the manufacturer for a replacement when its something you need that day

[@timraber6575]

I have been using Craftsman door openers for years. I did replace a capacitor in one that fixed it (for a while). I do change the arm, chain because the chain will wear. Good job.

[@weaverkevin5462]

It's not craftsman it's made by lift master.

[@noahholt482]

It’s made by chamberlain . And they make craftsman and liftmaster

[@heroknaderi]

Cool. And yes the old unit can come in handy maybe you can replace the logic board on it one day then you can reuse it on another property. As in exampkle.

[@jacquesrioux9038]

Hey, I had to do the same at my house a couple of months ago. I would recommend you get yourself an electric ratchet instead of the drill for the screws.

[@TheHandyman1]

That's a great idea. I'm always looking for tools to make life easier. Thanks for the comment.

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Good to see a low-cost unit working so well! 👍 Did it come with an exterior keypad? (My 1995 Chamberlain LM is worn-out wonky too & last week somehow switched to "vacation safety lock" mode. (Or I did it, not sure how.) Just have to climb up & play with the re-set buttons to unlock it. If I can't reset it, I'll replace it with this model. (Single car door.) Expected the cost to be much higher. Thank you Handyman, for your impeccable tutorial & timing :)

[@randyjenkins8743]

How can us van drivers not take offense. Lol

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

If your van has windows, no worries! :)

[@Lincoln_Hawk]

No bonus bonus footage? Slippin' and slackin'. 😁

[@Know-Way]

Just a quick note on some higher-end garage door openers folks may not know about... Some are quieter (belt drive), some have battery backup (useful if you live where there's frequent power outages), and some are faster (DC motor units). In the end, the garage door goes up and down. I saw a DC motor, belt drive unit once that impressed me. Starts off slow, speeds up in the middle and slows down again near the top. And it was quiet; desirable if people occupy a room over the door opener. The higher speed can add minutes or hours to your life if you wait for your garage door much. YMMV. This is not an ad, I don't remember the brand.

[@michaelsteinbach]

If the old remotes have dip switches, they probably wont work. Most new openers use rolling code so nefarious individuals can't sniff your remote frequency and get in your garage.

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video thanks

[@eldstgilmorbarboydodellatb4413]

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[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

So actually you did everything pretty right just to let you know you disengage your garage door from the opener and when the doors in the closed position make sure the chain is 1/2 inch above the rail in the center to eliminate a lot of the chain noise

[@haydenuk02]

Great work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care

[@daniel923e]

You are very talented, I learn a lot from you, thank you, God bless.

[@Warren3carpentry]

This is crazy! I literally just uploaded a video to doing the same thing!

[@PLATINUM2U]

I find cheap always doesn't last trouble free. I paid 280 for my belt opener 9 years later it's still kicking with no problems.

[@darrenspragg8829]

Another top video . Sounds like you had a dry joint on the board or something else on the same frequency interfering with the signal. We find here that a wireless door bell is the biggest problem. At $128 though that one should do you well. Keep the videos coming and great to see your honesty. Not a lot of that these days

[@MyDIYAdventures]

The old shop! Didn’t you set an acetone soaked rag on fire in there once?🔥

[@TheHandyman1]

Yes I did. Thank you for watching my old videos.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I’ve watched pretty much all of them! You’re the biggest reason I started my channel!👍

[@TheHandyman1]

How many uploads do you have? Are you looking to make some extra money from youtube?

[@MyDIYAdventures]

I think I might have around 90 videos, and yeah, I’d love to make some extra money from KZbin at some point.

[@TheHandyman1]

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[@PSJBL]

Did you use the old chain?

[@JustinBPotter]

Those Knipex pliers are very well made, pretty sure they are German and can get expensive when they're not on sale.

[@TheHandyman1]

They are German. They have sponsored some of my videos.

[@f1f278]

Hey Handyman, do you have a video on fixing garage floor cracks? I have 2 inch deep cracks in mine but hasnt gotten worse for the past 10 years.... any ideas on what i can use to make it look the most natural to concrete? Thank you sir!!!

[@TimothyHall13]

Y'know those tubes right next to the garage door opener can play havoc with the radio signal... Maybe you already considered this.

[@TimothyHall13]

The new LED bulbs will also play havoc with the radio signal unless you get one meant to coexist with a garage door opener.

[@andreakeeling9217]

More details! I wish you showed syncing the remote and trouble shooting it in real time

[@adamstruthjourney1226]

Have you made a video on hiding flat screen wires in the wall? 👍 thanks.

[@TheHandyman1]

I have one coming up in a few weeks. I will do a detailed step by step.

[@djt944]

FYI...I have heard from several people that said they had the same issues with the electronics and the garage door companies ar coming out and removing the LED light bulbs because they may interfere with the electronics.

[@dingo5208]

I have two of those liftnasters, came with my house. One is good one is crazy.

[@yojuanjose1]

I just realized you logo is huge lol

[@Chris-jb2vk]

I seen you returning that used garage door opener...

[@meyer629]

Is this the same garage that you changed out the rollers on the door? And warned us that you might die??? Lolol!

[@TheHandyman1]

No

[@speedoflightyt]

Circuit board got struck by lightning? I have the same GDO and it started wacky habits. I bought a new circuit board and all fixed.

[@ChromoFed]

My mom has the same Liftmaster, and electronics act wonky for sure. I resoldered some joints on the circuit board and worked for a month then went back to the same shutting off midcycle or at random. Just bad soldering joints IMO that don't hold up in winter/summer.

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Same model too. Last week we had a lot of heat lightning & my Chamberlain went into safety lock mode. Easily fixable, just irritating.

[@stevehoch9528]

I almost bought a new board for mine as well. I was shopping on Ebay for a replacement when I came across an ad for a guy that repairs them for about half of a new one. I went that route and have been very satisfied with it. I had to take it apart anyways, so I gave it a shot.

[@codysoest8646]

Bad circuit board was your issue, 1/2 the cost to repair apposed to replacement, so good call

[@mopar1968cb]

I did the same thing a month ago at a friend's house with a belt drive.

[@sparkysimian]

Should note here that there are 2 different belts that Liftmaster has used over the years. Bit me once when I bought the wrong gear set.

[@Asomesauc]

Another video amen 🙏

[@mopar1968cb]

I would tell them to no way I wouldn't do it!

[@jz719]

Landlords been doing that for years and don’t think they will. Only in America

[@bluegem6559]

Hey you try opening the old remotes and change the dip switches handyman.

[@weaverkevin5462]

Their is no dipswiches newer openers they have a learn code button.

[@brandonmohammed5715]

Another task I dread doing your batting 100 buddy

[@JoeLovesMelody]

When "swapping out" appliances like this situation, I also lubricate the chain with graphite/lithium grease for better performance. Great video/content, enjoy your day! ~Joe ✌😎

[@lebronjameslol3521]

Once I bought a baseball cards at Target that was suppose to have a autograph in it. Two boxes actually, I didnt get one. I went to the desk and the guy opened all the boxes just to see if I was telling the truth I guess. I think they are trying to fix these situations but its hard with what they pay most retail employees. By the way it was over 50% of the boxes didnt have autos that he opened. Not sure at all what made him think that was a good idea.

[@schmidbag]

the kinnepex

[@todaysnarrative879]

Could have just changed circuit board and would have fixed it.

[@alsworkshop135]

So what was the smell test for?

[@TheHandyman1]

LOL

[@alsworkshop135]

The Handyman so I was just pouring a beer and it hit me! “He was checking out the new garage door opener smell!” Makes perfect sence.

[@jovessweet9067]

Did you do that last time when you said you changed the gears out?

[@thaitichi]

I thought you liked the knipex pliers. Why don't you like these or what has changed?

[@TheHandyman1]

This design was kind of clunky and not easy to adjust.

[@mib20000]

DEEEZ NUTTZ

[@knappsterk7414]

Hey the K is silent on you knipex plyers lol

[@TheHandyman1]

This is wrong. Use your search and you will get the answer straight form the Germans. LOL

[@TheHandyman1]

I will do the work for you. First ITS NOT AN ENGLISH WORD. THERE IS NO ENGLISH TRANSLATION. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbPhZuoZayBmpY

[@knappsterk7414]

Ok you won this round i was wrong.

[@TheHandyman1]

I have just had this argument so many times. I was even sponsored by them early in the summer. Thanks for watching.

[@AaronCo29]

The button color makes the difference. Gray won’t work with the blue

[@mikeyfoofoo]

On the dicks that returned used stuff... I also get really annoyed when someone removed a random part from a box and taped it back. All the honest people end up paying for these kinds of shenanigans. It's maddening.

[@2striplj]

Any dog bite cases doing your gig? I been TV mounting and furniture assembling for a year, notice it could be an issue. God forbid , amen.

[@tipperzack]

You are not the number one youtube home improvement channel.

[@weaverkevin5462]

What color is the learn code button.

[@TheHandyman1]

yellow circle

[@mopar1968cb]

Were the old clickers dip switch style?

[@TheHandyman1]

I think they were. Is there a way to switch them and use them?

[@mopar1968cb]

@@TheHandyman1 not that I'm aware of.

[@alsworkshop135]

The Handyman i was under the impression that if you line up the dip switches to match the new opener the old clickers would work. The problem I have seen is that sometimes when people install ceiling fan with remotes, the frequencies get crossed and they end up opening the neighbors garages! And when the neighbors open the garage doors the ceiling fan turns on/stops or the lights come on!

[@pauldefillippo8490]

I'm a garage door technician, dip switches have not been used in nearly 30 years, Chamberlain has been using rolling codes since around 94. The old unit you took down was a rolling code, there's no dip switches associated with that unit. 😉

[@weaverkevin5462]

This guy kills me jack of all trades master of none.

[@kevinf8310]

“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.", was the original quote and better meaning in my opinion.

[@eldstgilmorbarboydodellatb4413]

💚🤘🏿

[@thtdgf]

The remotes are $30 a pop!

[@mikeyfoofoo]

That's where they get you. It's robbery.

[@EastRiverHomestead]

*sniff sniff sniff*

[@TheHandyman1]

That's my Joe Biden impression.

[@bcsmedconsults29]

You missed the jaw line with your beard dye. I'm ashamed that I noticed.

[@TheHandyman1]

I'm amusing you are cracking a joke. No dye just dark hair and some gray.

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[@semperfi5861]

Pedo Van's lmmfao 👀😅😂🤣😭

[@alexbergey529]

$200-400 job?

[@TheHandyman1]

The guy that owns this house is super cheap and made me to if for free.

[@alexbergey529]

@@TheHandyman1 you sure your payment wasn't to return the old one a keep the cash🤔😬😁

[@Austin-vf6dx]

Third

[@shlomi9985]

First

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Second!😂

[@alanvillegas1442]

Just replace the whole thing ,you are lazy