WATCH THIS if You Positively WANT a New Garage Door Motor

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@rockslide4802 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I especially appreciate your aesthetic sensibility! A Request: can you please make a video talking about chain vs belt, as well as noise.Considerations for hot and cold climates would help. Also: longevity. How many years can one reasonably expect a motor to last, especially if you enter and exit your home through your garage daily. Thanks!

@sosgds 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for excellent suggestion! Yes I can definitely work on a video like that.

@ggconsumer6612 2 ай бұрын

We had 2 Genie circuit board failures one on a new out of the box wouldn’t work after installing. It’s a well known issue that I didn’t know about until my issue. The wall control wouldn’t work so pulled it down and returned it. Put up a Chamberlain with the LED lighting on both ends. It works like a charm and quieter than most!

@amdsempronamdable 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for the great video! Out of the doors listed what would be your top pic and runner up? The feature I’m most interested in is quietness. Thank you!

@corywikstrom417 10 ай бұрын

Great video my friend. I’ve been in the garage door industry for 24 years. I’m from the Bay Area in California and we build and install wooden carriage style garage doors that weigh typically 500lbs +. Our go to motor brand is actually Sommer. And in my opinion is smoother, stronger and quieter than any other brand on the market that I’ve installed. The only downfall is that they don’t have a side mount operator yet (but they are working one). Have you ever installed a Sommer ? Again, love your videos brother!!

@sosgds 10 ай бұрын

Hello my friend! I have very little experience with Sommer. I am interested in their wall mount opener. Thank you for feedback and support to the channel. Do you install any Genie or LiftMaster?

@Kil7witch84 9 ай бұрын

The only feature Genie was missing was Amazon Key, and now that they've got it added. There's no reason to use the MyQ stuff they keep locking down more and more each year.

@OscarHanzely 2 ай бұрын

Chamberlain MyQ is killing the DIY home automations and locking their API integrations to themselves AND behind even subscriptions.

@jtorres670 4 ай бұрын

Can you replace the built in LED lights on the garage door openers? I don't like devices that you can't replace the lights.

@sosgds 4 ай бұрын

Great question. Yes you can. They offer replacement parts.

@spacecoastz4026 7 ай бұрын

I have a Genie ISD990 Screw-drive that I installed new January 2002. Except for one travel-limit sensor it's been trouble free. Well, up until last week when the carriage assembly started to skip on the screw drive. So I went to Lowes and got the Genie 4063. Boy was I disappointed when I examined the weak re-designed snap-together rail system that they are now using, along with a few other changes like the elimination of the trip limit sensors, which I think is a mistake. I took it all back and ordered a new carriage assembly for $20. It seems like "re-design" is all about cutting corners rather than making the product better.

@monteman1971 Ай бұрын

What’s with all these door openers using that cheap sheet metal, square track? It seems that the slide nylon bushings are going to wear out and then create a problem. And with that in mind, should I lubricate that track with something and what would you use. Thanks

@sosgds Ай бұрын

Great question. What brand of track assembly do you work with most? What type of lubricant do you prefer?

@monteman1971 Ай бұрын

I have Chamberlain door openers and being that I just installed them, there is no lubricant on the rails as of yet. I worry about the lubricant attracting dirt and making things worse. What is your recommendation?

@robm7076 4 ай бұрын

What opener would recommend for low ceiling garage?

@sosgds 4 ай бұрын

Personally I like the Genie models. My choice would be between the 2128 or 3120.

@carlislaton7354 6 ай бұрын

Do any of these work with HomeKit? I think you mentioned MyQ no longer does. Which one of these have a LCD with the clock?

@sosgds 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your question! The Genie openers should work fine with your Apple Home Kit.

@Tonyplat98 2 ай бұрын

I went with Genie but let me tell you why. It's not because I prefer that brand over the next but simply because when I purchased my house it already had one installed on one of the garage doors. The other door had a craftsman from the 1970s it said craftsman-sears on it. I had to replace that with a newer model that had all the connectivity features and belt so it's quieter. So because I already had one Genie installed and I wanted to keep everything on the same app I chose to go with their opener. It was a no brainer for me. Looking at the options now wish I went with a model that supports an external battery but oh well no big deal. Genie also came out with the screw drive units which are absolutely even better than the belt. Maybe in the future I'll get that one instead.

@alfonsoramirez6415 10 ай бұрын

Quick question i'm confused same time overwhelmed because i cannot really find an asnwer and ADT just want o upsell me not really providing me with an answer. I am looking to upgrade for a smart garage door opener i i would like to know if the Chamberlain B6753T compatible with ADT? Have you had experience adding it to an ADT system? Also will the camara work through the ADT app or is this just through myQ app? Is the app expensive membership? Thank you in advance i just cannot get a clear answer. :)

@sosgds 10 ай бұрын

Hello! Thanks for sharing your experience with ADT. Yes the Chamberlain B6753T should be compatible. MyQ only offers subscriptions on their added services such as video storage or video monitoring. Yet ADT might charge to set up the MyQ with their platform.

@alfonsoramirez6415 10 ай бұрын

@@sosgds Great! Thank for the reply

@wolfc70 3 күн бұрын

Isn't the craftsman just a rebranded Chamberlain/Lift Master?

@sosgds 2 күн бұрын

It is. Yet the current Craftsman still have the older body chassis. The newer body from Chamberlain has significant changes.

@shalon4jc2 Жыл бұрын

What do you think of the Chamberlain B6713t i think its the same as the B6753t but without the camera

@sosgds Жыл бұрын

Yes! The two models that you have mentioned are virtually the same just one does not have the camera. Additionally, the B6753T will be discontinued and Chamberlain will offer the B6755T.

@wesleyhester4284 Ай бұрын

@@shalon4jc2 Costco Online has these units on sale now if you’re still looking. I just got the cheaper one for $80 off.

@BeavisFireFire 2 ай бұрын

I have experienced a few integrated LED products where that is the first feature to fail. I find using an AC outlet adapter added to my garage door opener light socket connected to a second set of ceiling mount LED garage lights to be the best solution for lighting (replaceable, you can choose the color level, you can choose the output and use the garage door opener's automation). Also, the built in camera feature (looking at you MyQ) requires another subscription for data retention whereas I can just add another camera in the garage to my current doorbell camera subscription. I chose a Genie 7155-TKVE.

@shalon4jc2 Жыл бұрын

So the craftsman is that an ac motor? Which is better Chamberlain dc motor or craftsman

@sosgds Жыл бұрын

Hello. The Craftsman in this video is a DC motor. They both share the same motor from the manufacturer.

@rosscoep1450 8 ай бұрын

Clarifying question, you mention the Genie 7155L, the Amazon link is for a 7155-TKV. Lowes has a 7155-TKVE but no 7155L, Home Depot has 7155L-TKSV, 7155D-TSV, and 7155LD-TKSV. I know you said no go on the Home Depot Signature Series, but the price difference between Lowes and Amazon makes me think there is a difference, that difference being integrated LED?

@user-gt8un6xk9m 4 ай бұрын

I have basically the same question about the Genie 7155L. I cannot find one with the integrated LED lightbulbs.

@frankmolina2076 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a video that explains all the different meanings for the Hps,Hpc and so forth?

@sosgds 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for asking? New video on the channel directly answers this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYDFaXurhrGXnZI Hope this helps!

@Zdosse Жыл бұрын

Which one is the most quitest out of the ones you mentioned in the video? several months ago, I missed a deal on the Chamberlain B6753T which was around $240, now it has skyrocketed to $400.

@sosgds Жыл бұрын

That's a good deal for that B6753T. For the retail motors I think the Genie opener is very quiet. For the pro line openers I feel the Linear opener is surprisingly quiet.

@billdavis3957 10 ай бұрын

I am surprised you do not mention garage door motors with battery backup in the event of a power failure. To me this is imlortant. Chamberlain has one with LED lights and MyQ remote monitoring.

@sosgds 10 ай бұрын

Hello. Thank you for your feedback! I do mention the battery backup feature in other videos. It is a great feature. The Chamberlain line will offer a battery backup on their higher end openers

@vladimus9749 8 ай бұрын

I don't understand why this is necessary. How often does the power go out while you need to open close the door? And in the rare event it does, pull the handle and open it yourself. Seems like a solution looking for a problem to add more tech and consumable batteries. 💲💲💲

@Hyrodeniamandibulata 8 ай бұрын

@@vladimus9749 California only opener’s with battery backup can be sold since 2019. Some people died in wildfires because they didn’t know how or lacks the strength to open and died in their garage mostly elderly.

@xzibit8614 7 ай бұрын

Open it manually like a man

@vladimus9749 6 ай бұрын

@@Hyrodeniamandibulata Ah so another California problem adding to the expense and complexity for all. No thanks.

@NusinkisTV 2 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the Genie 7155-TKV its $199 at Lowes Now ?

@seanl2863 2 ай бұрын

Hi, great suggestions, please, what do you recommend as the most extremely ultra silent quiet affordable opener, my landlord is kind of on the cheap side.

@wskripka1 9 ай бұрын

Which model is Quitiest ? What is better : chain drive ,belt drive

@ruichaocheng 4 ай бұрын

Hello, i have a lift master 1/2HP professional from 2001, the chain is loose and the top gear holding the chain started to grind. A local tech recommended me to replace the unit. Do you suggest i fix or replace with a new unit?

@sosgds 4 ай бұрын

Great question. Some of the old 2001 openers from LiftMaster's were built like tanks. If the gear sprocket is bad, a repair could be more cost effective. Yet a new opener will provide you with a new warranty and updated features. My money would be on a replacement.

@williampliss9879 9 ай бұрын

Would installing some thick rubber washers where the powerhead attaches to the framing of the house reduce vibration, aka noise?? I would assume it would

@chrisdeguzman7795 5 ай бұрын

My garage motor is old and loud. I have gennie sd ( screw drive) i want to replace it, but nothing in stock and quite expensive.🤦🏻‍♂️can it be switch it for belt drive instead?

@sosgds 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the question. I would say the belt garage door opener will be substantially quieter. Investing in a new Genie belt opener will definitely be an upgrade.

@alicecole1281 8 ай бұрын

Do it keep hacker from getting your code

@sosgds 8 ай бұрын

That's a great question! I have yet to have hackers replicate codes. But which model are you ask about?

@shawoo Жыл бұрын

Aren’t craftsman just made by chamberlain?

@sosgds Жыл бұрын

That's a great point. The Craftsman products still mimics the older Chamberlain product and body style. The older Chamberlain body style was perfect for a one-piece rail assembly. And I tend to find that those older body styles are quieter than the new versions that look like oval spaceships.

@OscarHanzely 2 ай бұрын

Craftsman is just re branded Chamberlain.

@sosgds 2 ай бұрын

Yes! And their body style still is perfect to apply I one piece rail on them. The new Chamberlain body design no longer makes that option easily accessible.

@MattFerguson26 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you . Is the list in order, favorite to least favorite (but still good)? All seem great. Any tip on how to get a version with solid bar track, as the big box store ones have the bar in pieces. Is it worth getting single bar?

@sosgds Жыл бұрын

Hello! No, the line up on these openers are not from least favorite to favorite, but they are just a few of my preferred openers. There are garage door part suppliers online that do offer one piece rails. The cost for a one piece rail might cost more than a pieced rail. Yet I do think they are worth the investment.

@suesk4733 6 ай бұрын

Genie VS Liftmaster? Need simple garage door opener for a detached garage.

@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936 Жыл бұрын

No commercial, but having sold garage openers ( they are openers, not motors... The motor is the spinnie thing each opener had built into the machine ) I only care about 3 things: Product is solid, product has a chain drive, product is not a mongrel brand. Things that do NOT effect the machines ability to work: The number of lights Having a lamp cover/lens or two ( or none ) Being 1/3. 1/2 or 3/4 HP Connectivity ? More likely will lead to an inadvertent opening of the door, if Seri hears you talking in your sleep. She always listens. MOST important, door is balanced and safe. Door should stayput in any position, when opener is disengaged.Move door upordown with a single finger,door should EASILY move, and not run away without you. THIS is what will make the opener likely last 30 years +. Professional installers generally receive the machine in one longbox, because the thing is not a kit...it is preassembled, with a single rail as opposed to pieced together sections made to fit into a consumer packaging that is compact and UPS'able. The difference is slim, but it is there. Professionals often offer an installed product for not much more than a hundred over buying a kit that takes 2-3 hours to put together and install. For my time,I will not install DIY next time, but call the Garage Door Guys to do it

@sosgds Жыл бұрын

This is great feedback. I think it's a cultural thing because in my area many call them garage door motors. Additionally I like your thoughts about how there's too much tech in our stuff these days.

@BillLaBrie 7 ай бұрын

The “motor” doesn’t matter as much as the springs. The springs do the heavy lifting (literally). Genie, Chamberlain, Craftsman (rebranded Chamberlain)-doesn’t really matter. They all seem to last about 20 years in normal use as long as the springs are correctly tensioned and the door moves smoothly.

@Crazh8 3 ай бұрын

What's with the quiet feature people are obsessed with..do people sleep in the garage? It can beep for all I care is a garage for God sake

@sosgds 3 ай бұрын

A beeping garage door while it operates? That would be an interesting feature. While I can't see many sleeping in the garage, there are some homes that have bedrooms above the garage. A silent garage door opener would help in this circumstance. Thanks for your feedback.