Garage Door Openers

Dennis,

I had my garge door track raised to get clearance when I installed the 4 post lift. I suggested the guy install one of the side mount openers for extra height (idrive or jackshaft). He said he won't install them as they simply don't last and he said he could keep a conventional opener high on the ceiling (which he did) or even have it mounted at one side of the garage door rather than center. This was similar to advice I received here on the board from Mark Charlton and others.

He installed a conventional Genie unit and I'm happy with it.

You found a new home in Vegas or still spending money on the place in Hawaii?

Julian

We purchased a home in Vegas. Its in escrow and scheduled to close within the month. The garage door opener is for the Vegas house. I've started planning. I'm leaning towards a Chamberlain belt driven lift unless I hear something bad about it. I have a Genie here in Hawaii and have been generally happy with it.

I was halfway through reading Julian's post and though "hey, that's what they told me too!"... anyway, I installed a standard Chamberlain chain drive unit when I replaced my door and altered the side-rails. I had no problems with my old Chamberlain chain-drive over 13 years but figured if I re-installed it the chances were good that Murphy would stick me up the arse and it would die the next day. The belt drive unit are supposed to be quieter but I figured I could spend the extra buck on parts for the cars. :-)

Mark (who is no longer wondering the same thing Julian is - Congratulations! What are you planning to put in the garage???)

Dennis...

Congratulations on your new home!

I replaced my old Genie with a Lift- Master Belt drive about 6 years ago. Very happy! It is much quieter then the Genie! There is a new opener that goes over the door itself, not hang over the cars! Don't know the make? If I ever need to replace the opener again I think I would look in to this kind! Cost?

Good Luck
Curt

Dennis,

Congratulations, it'll be cool to have you as a neighbor (even though Vegas is touch over 400 miles!).

Now the housing question is cleared up (and as Mark asks) what car will you be getting for that Vegas climate? You gotta get something 'cool' to fit in down there

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Originally posted by Cuvee:
Dennis...

Congratulations on your new home!

I replaced my old Genie with a Lift- Master Belt drive about 6 years ago. Very happy! It is much quieter then the Genie! There is a new opener that goes over the door itself, not hang over the cars! Don't know the make? If I ever need to replace the opener again I think I would look in to this kind! Cost?

Good Luck
Curt

Thanks, I did research on the Idrive (which attaches to the torsion rod above the door) I read that they have longevity problems as well as problems if the unit isn't adjusted/installed "just right". Enough negative reviews to make you think of passing on it.

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Originally posted by Joules5:
Dennis,

Congratulations, it'll be cool to have you as a neighbor (even though Vegas is touch over 400 miles!).

Now the housing question is cleared up (and as Mark asks) what car will you be getting for that Vegas climate? You gotta get something 'cool' to fit in down there

If the 5-0 pushbutton doesn't sell by the time I leave, it will make the journey with me. I will be busy for at least the first year learning the area and prepping the house. It's a new home so there is a lot of work. No matter if I end up with a Pantera or not, I have made a lot of life long friends here and plan to be around. I have learned a lot about these cars in the 5 years of ownership and will always be willing to share what I have learned. My home as always will always be open to visitors. No telling when you may need a garage for those unexpected repairs!

Dennis...

I have a Buddy that lives in Henderson. He love it there! What area is you new Home in? I sure you and the wife are going to love it there!
Pantera or not keep coming to the forum, love the stories!

Curt

Dennis...I have a Chamberlain belt drive opener that was installed two years ago and has worked fine. The reason I went to belt drive over screw drive was the noise in the Winter. Grease would quiet it down somewhat, but in the Summer months the grease would drip from the rail (mess). Overall I guess the fact that it's quiet sold me on the belt drive...good luck on your new Vegas home....Pappy

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Originally posted by Cuvee:
Dennis...

I have a Buddy that lives in Henderson. He love it there! What area is you new Home in? I sure you and the wife are going to love it there!
Pantera or not keep coming to the forum, love the stories!

I'm headed for the Blue Diamond area just above Henderson. I'll be around.
Curt

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Originally posted by pappy:
Dennis...I have a Chamberlain belt drive opener that was installed two years ago and has worked fine. The reason I went to belt drive over screw drive was the noise in the Winter. Grease would quiet it down somewhat, but in the Summer months the grease would drip from the rail (mess). Overall I guess the fact that it's quiet sold me on the belt drive...good luck on your new Vegas home....Pappy

I'm leaning towards that opener. The reviews all look positive. Thanks!

I high lifted my door for a 4-post lift and the garage door company recommended i-Drive. I would strongly recommend against i-drive.

It was torsion spring in tube balanced but it didn't matter. It would not hold it's set point, couldn't be fixed by the installer, and was replaced twice before the garage door company finally offered me full credit toward a Chamberlin Liftmaster jackshaft type opener. -I do have to give them credit for standing behind their install.

The liftmaster mounts outboard, direct coupled to the torsion shaft, above door height and to the side. Nice package, about 18" tall, 8" wide, 8" deep.

Very quiet, very smooth, and after about a year, no problems.

http://www.liftmaster.com/cons...ail.aspx?modelId=834

Kelly

We have these jackshaft type openers on our shop and we have had ZERO problems with them, and we use them a LOT. No idea on cost, but I can say that if it is a concern about having something taking up room in the center of the space, these things do work well. They are mounted on the vertical wall right next to the torsion shaft -- WORK GREAT!

Best of luck in the move!