How to Replace a Garage Door Opener | Ask This Old House

[@andrewpeacock5751]

Last time I watched this old house it was pretty good, but I thought there was way too much hair on the people on my television. This episode is a huge improvement.

[@rodolfosantana9015]

Dic lol

[@BG-ns7tl]

Sad to see Scott go from this old house but I’m glad his videos are still up.

[@fall22123]

I upgraded our 25 year old Genie with a Chamberlain belt drive a few years ago. Being able to control your door from your phone is priceless. Being able to let people in the house when I'm not home, checking on it while on vacation...

[@neilrefusekid]

I have a Chamberlain belt drive that's starting to show it's age since it's getting loud, we installed it in 2014. We're probally gonna replace it with a LiftMaster side mount

[@marsh1998]

Nice to see him helping out his younger brother lol

[@16BitDoggo]

Lol

[@soilBGuRu420]

😂😂

[@Terminalbeats]

I thought the same thing 😂

[@san379]

my old SEARS G.D.O. is from 1975.. still working great.. only 1 drive gear wore out in 40 years.. i will fix it again.. its a good machine..

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

Can you make a video of it? Thanks

[@san379]

sure.. its all woodgrain and key entry only

[@bobthebuilder372]

I just had to rebuild my 99 Craftsman openener this weekend. Earlier this year the plastic drive gear shredded and I just replaced that part. Last weekend the sprocket for the chain snapped off, so I bought the kit for $22 which came with a whole new driven assembly and a worm gear!

[@anti0918]

I also replaced the plastic gear in our old Craftsman opener for $6, and it's worked fine ever since. But why do that when you can just throw it in the trash and buy a new one?! Gotta stimulate the economy!

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Does it have Blue Tooth capabilities?

[@hasahmed]

Vin Diesel and Jason Statham lmaoo

[@thelastchance6113]

When he's not "living his life a quarter mile at a time", he's doing DIY repairs.

[@ronohlsi2262]

Ha ha haaaa! Didn't getit till I started to watch. Thanks!

[@xxDOTH3DEWxx]

You know why this install had to happen? Family......

[@0blivioniox864]

lol... First thing I think about every time I see him in one of these vids.

[@duckpond-studio]

what a monstrous devise for plugging stuff into!

[@dangerousmythbuster]

How much you want to bet he never changed the default code.

[@kwd57]

What default code? We are not in the 80's anymore.

[@lifeisgood070]

Yeah what default code? I can't find a default code, just says rolling security code in the manual. Still easy to hack, but takes a bit more effort. ah the outside door keypad code lol... 1234

[@mattp1482]

handsome devil right! Lol

[@dopeysims7630]

How did they not see.. 1 2 3 4 as a ‘default code’ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MooseTurder]

1-2-3-4 ... crap Druidia is 80% compromised...

[@DisappearingBoy2010]

I've been gradually replacing my Kobalt battery tools with Ryobi. This looks great because of the accessories.

[@XzTS-Roostro]

made under license by Tectonic Industries. However, there was a lawsuit from Chamberlain Group over patient infringement.

[@BigDaddyOworkshop]

I installed a belt drive opener 2 years ago and despise it. I have to reset the stop 3 time a year Late fall/winter, Spring, and summer else the door will bounce heavily after sitting overnight. "Bounced the tension wires off once". I have a house from the 60's with a 2 1/2 car garage and the floor is not perfectly level. Depending on the time of year, the gap can change from one side to the other. The old chain drive while it was much louder never stretched.

[@SumD-EGuy]

Love the scripted “old toy” they just so happened to have off camera in a perfect location.

[@justanotherguy8791]

Scott hates that toy

[@Daniells1982]

He launched that toy against the wall towards the end. He was devastated the garage door didn't send the toy to toy car heaven.

[@TheHeadlessHorseman]

Greg Dinert he's been trying to kill it for years now

[@TheInroad]

Scott had nightmares about that toy for the 3 months leading up to the filming of this.

[@eksine]

Yeah they shoulda used a real child

[@thatguyontheright1]

Good information, I have a garage door opener that was made before the pressure return system. It got hung up on something and it wore the belt down.

[@Nachocheese86]

They found Scott's long lost brother!

[@brandontolon7111]

Nacho Cheese lmao i was thinking the same thing😂😂

[@airplane312]

That is so cool. I amazed how technology changed from garage door I have. I one i have did not have a battery backup. This is going to be next upgrade for two garage door I have.

[@ibealion1]

How many times have you needed battery backup? I think power has been out with my car in the garage 1 time my whole driving life which is like 17 years. And that one time, I don't think it was a problem because you can open the door manually and get the car out and then close the door till you get power back.

[@SteveBennet500]

Have two of these 2hp ryobi openers, home depot was clearing them out for like $80 each three years ago 😛 When i had the springs replaced on the door the garage door guy was impressed how quiet it was

[@XzTS-Roostro]

It's a Ryobi, made under license by Tectonic Industries. However, there was a lawsuit from Chamberlain Group over patient infringement.

[@SteveBennet500]

@@XzTS-Roostro yup heard about that, something to do with a patent, ryobi eventually bypassed the patent but they still stopped making them

[@XzTS-Roostro]

@@SteveBennet500 Techtonic Industries likely wanted to play it safe, and not get into any more trouble with Chamberlain Group. The lawsuit would also explain the clearance sale.

[@yumann]

Loved those hairstyles

[@IAmNotAFunguy]

If it were my money I'd have gone for a Chamberlain or LiftMaster because they are way more common and are easier to service.

[@XzTS-Roostro]

LiftMaster is owned by Chamberlain Group. Chamberlain also makes Craftsman garage door openers

[@ibealion1]

All the extra gadgets means more stuff that breaks.

[@fadilmoosun3272]

The garage door from ryobi has been discontinued, lots of bad revies. The concept was cool but they couldnt deliever and theres a lawsuit regarding the modular design. Apparently another company had called dibs on the design and sued ryobi

[@Doormanswift]

@@fadilmoosun3272 There are 3 patents that Ryobi infringed upon with Chamberlain Group (CGI). Linear and Genie actually pay CGI for the right to use those patents. I guess Ryobi never got the memo.

[@newgenaverr15]

Haha pops out Dewalt drill after showing ryobi product.

[@TXSagira]

I noticed that too 😂😂😂

[@K1200R]

Man must know the real work should be done with the right tool. DeWalt all the way.

[@ibealion1]

I like how they were so unenthusiastic about the product at the end... "Oh, a fan, OK. I might use that."

[@prabhddepbrar1439]

Bhavjot

[@SierraGolfNiner]

Ryobi... only good for donating it's battery to the GDO.

[@mikewatson1675]

00:34 I'm 99% certain this dude is a serial killer

[@tripjet999]

@1:45 - RATCHET, anyone? LOL.

[@beb38138]

I'm sitting here wondering what brand that garage door opener is? 🙂... Looks pretty cool. I like the extra plugins, even the Bluetooth speaker. I don't think they ever mentioned what brand it is.

[@XzTS-Roostro]

It's a Ryobi, made under license by Tectonic Industries. However, there was a lawsuit from Chamberlain Group over patient infringement.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

High quality Japanese product!

[@ja8898]

I really do like the Ryobi products that all use the same battery. I have drills and saws and grinders all on the same system.

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

@2:50 Is that a charging port for anything or just for that drill battery? Why would you even want a battery charge port on a garage opener?

[@richj011]

do you have an old toy? "no but my mother in law is inside"

[@sptrader6316]

2hp motor is vastly overpowered for a single garage door. 1/3 - 1/2 hp is plenty, no need to pay for more. 1/2 hp is enough for a 2 car garage door.

[@jameshawkins809]

I was just looking at the exact garage opener! I like the accessories and the motion sensor light built in.

[@ibealion1]

You'll be disappointed. Anything with that many addons is not worth it. It's the un-written rule of gadget buying.

[@matthewnash8310]

Didn't catch what brand or model opener was. Did they say ?

[@XzTS-Roostro]

​@@matthewnash8310 It's a Ryobi, made under license by Tectonic Industries. However, there was a lawsuit from Chamberlain Group over patient infringement.

[@XzTS-Roostro]

It's a Ryobi, made under license by Tectonic Industries. However, there was a lawsuit from Chamberlain Group over patient infringement.

[@burt_usmc]

Love the Ryobi garage door opener.

[@IAmNotAFunguy]

For my money I'd have gone with a Chamberlain/LiftMaster because they are a lot easier to get parts and service for.

[@XzTS-Roostro]

​@@IAmNotAFunguy It's a Ryobi, made under license by Tectonic Industries. However, there was a lawsuit from Chamberlain Group over patient infringement.

[@craigthepony6259]

6:11 i feel the guys pain when taller guy threw the trike at the wall

[@cjmillsnun]

*walks up to his house - types in 1234* and I'm in.

[@jameshawkins809]

cjmillsnun that’s the default code duh!!

[@eksine]

Racks shotgun dials 911 and you're in...prison

[@kracin]

probably 1/4 of all openers and keypad locks still use 1234 lol people are lazy and/or stupid.

[@jeffkuipers1030]

next tuesday Im putting up a chamberline belt drive also with new panels and nylon rollers cant wait :))))

[@oscarmuffin4322]

How convenient, Now I can just get my stepladder out to put my drill batteries on charge.

[@Jimddddd1981]

It’s not meant to be a battery charger for your drill. The battery is there to operate the door during a power outage. He explained that in the video. It just happens to use a Ryobi drill battery but it is not meant to be removed once it is plugged in.

[@oscarmuffin4322]

@@Jimddddd1981 Well that's a bit tight of them. They could have at least included an internal battery.

[@kracin]

its more economical to have an external battery anyway, the batteries are so cheap that if something does happen to it you could replace it alot easier than a built in battery. plus the cost of doing built in batteries inside of things like that is higher than just throwing on a mass produced unit like their tool batteries. ryobi does a great job keeping their costs as low as possible to the consumers.

[@oscarmuffin4322]

@@kracin One of those 18v Ryobi batteries costs around £70 from reputable shops over here in the UK. They could have included a built in one for probably less than £10/unit for them and double that for the consumer. It is pure greed from this company. They are preying on the fact that you know you won't be able to open your garage door should there be a power outage and you don't have the battery installed. A reasonable cause for a power outage in adverse weather such as a hurricane, storm or heavy snowfall. You know, the kind of times when people want to put their car in the garage. However, people still support these big, greedy companies for some reason. There aren't enough people on this planet like myself, people who can gaze straight through the lies and scams that these companies operate. I was driven out of my home by advertising, I was sick of seeing it, seeing what this world allows to happen. I now live 25 miles from the nearest big city which is a godsend, I haven't seen a single advert in over 16 months and am much happier. Stop supporting these companies, move away from their hunting grounds, don't buy their tat.

[@kracin]

@@oscarmuffin4322 you're an idiot. Anybody can disconnect the door from the rail and operate it manually, the option to use it with the power out is not common. So "preying" on people by providing them convenience options is definitely not what this is. If everyone else seems crazy, you might really be the only crazy one. Edit , you can get ryobi compatible batteries on amazon uk for 19 euros.... so theres that too.

[@TEXAS-SMITH]

"It's got these LED lights so you NEVER have to change any light bulbs..."

[@verygoodboy2688]

Those attachments are really cool

[@kw5371]

Time to buy a Ryobi garage door opener. I just don't like how a little pin is holding everything. The bolt system seems so much safer

[@XzTS-Roostro]

It's a Ryobi, made under license by Tectonic Industries. However, there was a lawsuit from Chamberlain Group over patient infringement.

[@drmgillan]

Ryobi is by far one of the most innovative companies, they are afraid to try. it a shame they discontinued, this impressive garage opener, I think they should of continued improving upon the original design , would of been a best seller.

[@MustPassTruck]

Is that the goofy modular ryobi opener that isn't for sale anymore?

[@robertvazquez35]

Ryobi products but use Dewalt drill lol.

[@saulgoodman2018]

He's most likely using his own tools that he bought himself years ago.

[@jameshawkins809]

Dewalt doesn’t make a garage door like that. Cheesy joke man.

[@demartinsm8479]

Just saw that!

[@nafnaf0]

they use whatever they want. I see a lot of Festool, Dewalt, and Porter Cable

[@VERSONECOMPLEKS]

Rob Vazquez uhhh...so?....

[@istegalkarl]

that old pressure reverse system was working fine. i would have installed an electric key switch somewhere outside and hardwired it to the old opener. also, lube that chain und slam that stem(s) :)

[@nastyhvacr]

Sparky at his finest

[@Dredpath1]

Great job Scott!

[@m3rdpwr]

My buddy has one and loves it with the accessories. He tried to buy another one but found out they've been recalled, although there's no information on why. Edit: Not recalled, but Ryobi was supposedly using others patents/intellectual property. I later heard this from an installer I know.

[@corran22]

Amazon ratings are pretty harsh. I looked it up to see about getting one but the reviews are brutal.

[@m3rdpwr]

First gen product woes I guess.

[@HackThePlanetNow]

I believe it had something to do with the battery not safety concerns. It says 100 times on battery but apparently it’s not even close to that.

[@kittyNya38]

Mario Monti (

[@mohammadazimi6117]

You would never wanna waste your money on ryobi. Ryobi garage door opener will last half the time as a liftmaster. From a garage door repair technician I laugh when I see ryobi garage door opener and feel sorry for the owners of it.

[@saulgoodman2018]

Kevin, you really think Ryobi will include all those with the opener? Yeah, yeah, I know he doesn't, he had to do it for the video.

[@tomwin3387]

Can I use the old header bracket, which wider than the new Chamberlain belt drive one ? Thank you !

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

I know it’s a safety feature but that’s why I never buy it the two recommended brands is Chamberlain and lift master

[@Bremend]

Genie and craftsman aren't that bad either

[@Dfk429S9fo3]

Liftmaster 8500 jack-shaft opener is the way to go! Forget chains and belts!

[@thatgamerguy1324]

Get your warranty 8900 yet? Lol. Side mounts are a joke.

[@davepo6443]

Greetings, I cleaned sensors, bought two new different remotes, erased all memory... indoor button works fine all the time. Both new remotes must be pressed several times or it works on the first time and then not. Wires seem to be fine even when I wiggle them sensors do not flicker. How can I trouble shoot the geniue motor? Installed 2004. Thank you.

[@ronkol28]

this guy is ok. does good work

[@marklance033]

The belt commonly breaks on this.

[@sphchurch]

have a unique situation, I know everyone’s is unique. But really this one is. The front of my garage sticks out 2 feet from the house. On top of that inside the garage there is a support from the house that goes through the garage that will not allow the door lifting chain rail puller to go all the way to the front above the door. Any ideas. Would like to try and do this myself. I believe would need a bar about 2 feet long from the door to the motor drive chain rail. Any ideas?

[@PiranhaJaw22]

Electrician: Here's two remotes. One for your car, one for your wife's car. Dude: How about for my girlfriend's car? Electrician: What?

[@JasonSmith-ot8sf]

The old door can be a lot quieter if people knew that you are supposed to lubricate the chain. You can also adjust chain length and tension in the door. Also, I am pretty sure that you can adjust the pressure reverse sensor. Besides, with Wi-Fi compatibility, someone can hack into the door and open it.

[@MadMadOne]

If you are worried, skip wifi connection

[@DisappearingBoy2010]

You don't need to hack anything. You can break the window and reach in and pull the release rope.

[@sparkyobrian6417]

I felt I was watching a sales pitch and not an install video.... wait I was. not a shadow of the original 'this old house' series

[@japan-e9j]

Excellent job

[@MIW_Renegade]

*Some time before 2000* In 2017-18 we will have flying cars *2017-18* we have garage door openers that come with Wi-Fi and other attachments

[@SaltySparrow]

Its amazing how long the old ones last - When I moved in we had one that was original to the house, but holy hell it was loud.

[@anthonyramirez6786]

mini version if himself!!😂

[@hihaveaniceday9386]

B.B Anthony lol

[@xgetbackupx]

I love this unit but the belt has been discontinued and now Im sol having to install a new one

[@zenospeed_345]

0:25 🤬no one’s gonna talk how they went under the garage door synchronized 🤬

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

It’s a gray garage door opener but Donely thing I don’t like it’s the constant beeping when it’s closing

[@jacobisworld9516]

I like the fan.

[@plazasaa]

How to choose the right garage door opener for the garage door? Mine door is about 8 ft wide by 9 ft tall.

[@philipbaio2237]

Where could you buy it and could I laminate the Spring

[@darylfitz4189]

Bringing in George the Animal Steele would have made this segment even better.

[@twistingterrain7748]

I almost got this garage door opener, but opted for another Craftsman. Kind of wish I would have gone with this Ryobi

[@darylfitz4189]

Ryobi is junk.

[@jsfbay1]

Does the opener have a DC motor?

[@RaddMan89]

I wish I could like this video more than once.

[@andythompson3528]

Even though the chain is louder than the belt, I’d still rather have it since the chain is much stronger.

[@jeremyrackley810]

you guys are awesome

[@samsngdevice5103]

Ryobi always comes up with great ideas youd think some one would have thought of before. If your not too hard on it you should get a normal life expextancy

[@michaelesposito2629]

Well someone did come up with it before lol as ryobi can no longer sell these and it being sued for patent infringement

[@XzTS-Roostro]

It's a Ryobi, made under license by Tectonic Industries. However, there was a lawsuit from Chamberlain Group over patient infringement.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Make sure you zip tie that release rope down. Burglars will break the garage door glass and use a pole to pull the release rope, lift the garage door and steal whatever is in your garage, even at night while you're at home. It's reported daily on NextDoor in San Francisco. It's well known burglary exploit.

[@Doormanswift]

Actually you can use a Slim Jim over the top of the door and reach in to pull the rope. No windows needed but you didn't hear that from me.

[@AStanton1966]

What? A high crime rate in San Fransicko--I'm shocked, simply shoched!

[@kunj025]

Is this available in U.S.? Home depot sells only its additional parts, unless it is totally sold out.

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

They use to sell them

[@ja8898]

I just googled this product to buy one and they've discontinued it... Pretty bummed about that.

[@Andre-Vids]

why the keypad or the remote can only work to open the garage door, not closing it? Thank you.

[@ibealion1]

It opens and closes the door.

[@SuperAngelles]

1st thing noticed is that the guy that's doing the work, is supposed to be a industry professional. When hes unbolting the nuts and bolts from the mounting bracket. HE's using a cresent wrench, any tradesman or skilled diver knows to use a double ratchet, or ratchet and A boxed end wrench for proper and maximum bolts grip. Why is this guy using a crescent wrench????

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Scott's an electrician, he doesn't normally do this type of handyman work. My guess is this was supposed to have been something Tommy was going to do but couldn't fit the schedule.

[@vemcomachines9634]

Yea the new opener is nice and all but the older one would have lasted longer as those older Alisters are super heavy duty

[@Zeldadude17]

this guy whistles when he talks lol

[@marty9660]

Blue man group

[@zekenzy6486]

nice work

[@Aaron-cd7rx]

6:14 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Another 30 years of this new motor ?? This new motor is gonna give up in few years. First thing to go out is the belt, and then the fancy schmancy control board. Nothing is made to last anymore the old motor was probably much better

[@hamzahassan7730]

Does anyone know who the old opener was from?

[@boedillard8807]

I'm sure this is an absurd question but I've never seen that grate system where the driveway meets the garage - is that common?

[@Bremend]

It's a French drain...

[@boedillard8807]

@@Bremend Thanks! Is it common to have it there? I'm not saying it is a bad idea, just asking as I haven't seen one there before.

[@AStanton1966]

That house obviously has water issues of some kind. Probably no pitch. If you noticed, one of the downspouts in the same area had a flex hose attached to it also to get water away from the house.

[@acquiescemaximus4980]

What brand was the opener?

[@Giovanni_Litterini]

He does not need a 2 hp engine for that tiny ass light garage door i have a huge garage door from 1962 it's soild wood weights over 350 pounds it's engine is 1 third hp and its from 1983 when it got replaced plus it opens waaaaaaaaaaaay faster then that 2HP engine.

[@42lookc]

Ryobi has reinvented the GDO. I love the huge led light. Hopefully they'll put a worklight on the power cord reel real (see what I did there?) soon. The tire inflater is pretty much a gimmick, but the other stuff like the fan, parking assist, speaker, and camera look very useful.

[@zulian420]

that ryobi opener wont last half as long as the one they took down

[@richardkenworthy9312]

A ryobi opener but he used a dealt drill to install it ?

[@IAmNotAFunguy]

I've been waiting for a segment on this!

[@samsquires2877]

That actually would have been better suited for a LiftMaster 1/2 HP chain drive in this application. If you can’t have a 1/2 hp opener move your door then your door needs work. 2HP is a waist of time.

[@JAMAICANB4CON]

So is there still some sort of pressure safety feature if a kid happened to be straddling the laser? Just curious.

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

yes

[@quentinfleming9197]

Why do you use a ryobi battery out of a drill but use a dewalt to secure something

[@Hypertenzion]

6:09 - dunno why he thew that toy into the wall xD

[@idiot675]

Tom Silva probably has a segment scheduled to show how to fix drywall dings and dents.

[@darrenhwang900]

Does this product actually exist.. can't even find it on their website

[@JoshOlmo]

If you’re getting a nice new opener please for the love of all things get a metal door with torsion springs please

[@RealKevGotEm]

How does the guy not know about a garage door opener especially if he bought it 😂

[@lydenjaydenplaysroblox7324]

That’s perfect do you know why when there’s a battery in the automatic garage door opener when you have a power cut the garage door will still open without power is that right? Oh yea hehe with a battery installed

[@yuttyboy3]

Interesting to see how Vin Diesel spends his time in between shooting Fast and Furious films.

[@tylermoore8926]

So anyone else notice they show a ryobi opener that homedepot pulled off all the shelfs bc the battery backup wasnt doing the full 100 openings they claim on the box.

[@tylermoore8926]

More like 2 or 3 max

[@kwd57]

Same for me only about 2 times

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Get a Generac standby generator and you won't have that problem.

[@jameshawkins809]

electricalron you’re talking thousands of dollars compared to the cost of this garage door and a few batteries.

[@Truth-ii3tc]

They actually pulled it because they were sued by the chamberlain group for patent infringement.

[@robertthomas4329]

Hey. Is that Clint Howard?