LiftMaster Intentionally Made Their Best Garage Door Opener Boring

[@barnhousegarage]

We recently had a new home built, and the contractor installed two liftmaster openers,one is a side mount and the other is conventional,we have tried everything and the transmitters have zero range or don't work at all, we are ready to take them down and try something different,l myself installed the cheapest chamberlain opener at my mother's house and the thing has at least fifty foot of range,we have built and sold around eight homes down through the years and never had any issues?

[@tamaraclunis4596]

I agree with quality. Can you record a video on how to remove the cover?

[@sosgds]

Yes of course! Just created a small short about the light cover.

[@NiranjanNanda]

I bought a home recently and that came with this door. I like the features it has (MyQ integration etc), but it is loud. Any recommendation on the compatible indoor garage camera that can work with this? Thanks for sharing.

[@sosgds]

Great question! I'm surprised the opener is loud. This operator offers a DC motor. LiftMaster does offer a smart garage door camera that will work perfectly for this model. Here's a video on those accessories. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGGXiIyHmtV9rqMsi=B6wEDUdTWjk2yIeH

[@f.dt.f3965]

good ole liftmaster.... they either saw the chain drive shaft off and spit the sprocket on the floor or the plastic gears inside self destruct.../.the good news is there are kits available to replace the offending parts for 20-30 bucks... replaced many over the years

[@sosgds]

Yes sir! That's why they are popular to this day!

[@dpose6525]

I only want two things from a garage door opener. I want it to be faster and quieter. Can you do a video on these topics?

[@RxngerRxptor]

Does the belt dry out if you have a belt drive? Bc I want to buy 2 Liftmaster 8160WB that is chain drive or a Belt drive Liftmaster

[@sosgds]

Excellent question. Yes the belt can dry out and fray. But the great thing is that LiftMaster offers a lifetime warranty on their belts.

[@RxngerRxptor]

@@sosgds oh alr

[@ljmatty]

I live on the East Coast and every LiftMster dealer I contacted either doesn't have this or has the 8160WB model. How can I get this model on the East Coast and if I can't, would getting the 8160W be that bad?

[@sosgds]

Hello! Thanks for sharing your experience. I don't think you can go wrong with the 8160WB. That motor will offer a similar performance. The WiFi connectivity might be slightly different.

[@Hillshire94]

Hello how are you doing? Quick question, is the 81650nc the AC version of this garage door opener?

[@sosgds]

That is a great question! What type of garage door do you have? What area is your property located? The LiftMaster model 81650 is an AC motor operator. Yet it's installed south of the border. Thus it may not be available in all areas.

[@Hillshire94]

I have a panel sectional door and I live in North Carolina.

[@Hillshire94]

Sorry I meant liftmaster 81650mc not nc

[@davidenloe]

Thank you for the video! Where can I purchase a solid rail or at least a multi piece rail for the Liftmaster 81602?

[@sosgds]

Hello! You might find a one piece rail from All Security Equipment or the Gate House. They are online providers.

[@davidenloe]

@@sosgds thank you!

[@JBoy340a]

Noise of Liftmaster chain versus belt drive?

[@davidperetz4033]

Please, where can I buy the LiftMaster One piece rail?

[@sosgds]

Hello. What type of LiftMaster garage door opener do you own? What model number garage door motor have you purchased?

[@davidperetz4033]

@@sosgds HI I have a Precision 900 with a T-Rail And the garage door takes two men to lift up. I installed a Genie from Lowe's and the rail was bending and it's wouldn't pick up the door. so I returned it.

[@davidperetz4033]

@@sosgds I appreciate you getting back to me, any information you can give me would be great.

[@gradientgamer5480]

i generally like the AC belt and chain openers. I didnt like how they dropped the 83 and 85 series openers

[@sosgds]

I agree! The new model designation is a bit confusing. Thanks for your feedback!

[@EvansGarageDoorServices]

I’m still waiting for liftmaster to make a keypad that can use Face ID since they had a finger print keypad back in the day

[@sosgds]

They already have a wireless keypad with a camera. I think it's doable.

[@gnic76]

Are the newer chain drives as quiet as the belt drives are? Why can't they sell it as a belt or chain? It just needs a different sprocket on top

[@sosgds]

That is a great question. The sprocket to these chain drive openers can be replaced. In fact I made a Shorts video on it. But LiftMaster feels they can sell more of their high end belt openers.

[@chunloh]

Mine is a new used less than 15 times and after power outage the travel motor broken and warranty said i have to go home depot and lowes to buy it. Very helpless

[@sosgds]

Hello. Thank you for sharing your situation. Which model of the LiftMaser did you purchase?

[@samsquires2877]

Keep in mind that the LiftMaster AC Chain Drive design has been around since 1984 ish so thats about 40 years. I promise you Genie won’t stack up to the reliability of that. Period.

[@sosgds]

Hey Sam! 40 years is a great track record. Thanks for your feedback!

[@paulyskywalker]

sticker behind wall station!

[@sosgds]

It was a business card.😅

[@tirrell81]

Two years later mine need to be replaced

[@sosgds]

Thanks for the feedback. Please share with us what happened to your 81602. What was LiftMaster willing to do for you?

[@BillLaBrie]

Unacceptable. I want an exciting garage door opener.