Comments on: The Best Garage Door Openers

By: adrestia

adrestia — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 13:16:00 +0000

I replaced my Chamberlain/Liftmaster with Sommer for one simple reason: Sommer is built like a tank with all metal drive parts. Chamberlain/Liftmaster still rely on plastic drive parts, which is the reason I had to replace my Chamberlain/Liftmaster openers. Current price premium of $50 for the Sommer is more than fine, especially if you don’t to replace. I paired with the Sommer external keypad, which is also built like a tank being a chunk of aluminum, and the gogogate2.

I agree, the manual can be difficult, but I didn’t use it. Sommer posted an easy to follow installation video. Supposed to install with two people to make things easier, but I installed both garage doors alone, so it is an easy setup.

By: YBD Community Team

YBD Community Team — Mon, 07 May 2018 22:50:00 +0000

In reply to J-f Morin.

Hi!
Liftmaster openers are made by Chamberlain, so if you’re looking at the same features they’re identical. The closest equivalent to the package we tested would be the 8365W-267, except that it’s a chain drive. (Liftmaster belt-driven units don’t include the keypad and spare remote.)

Chamberlain/Liftmaster/Craftsman are solid and reliable, just make sure you get a package with the accessories you want. The B550 on Amazon is a great price for a Wi-Fi-enabled model, but if you don’t need that then the Home Depot link above is usually $10-$20 cheaper.

By: J-f Morin

J-f Morin — Fri, 04 May 2018 16:08:00 +0000

Did you test LIFTMASTER residential openers? What is your oopnion?