Looking for something powerful but don’t want it to be too loud? This garage door opener from Chamberlain is a great option. Featuring an exclusive Motor Vibration Isolation System which eliminates vibration for reduced noise, this is a good choice especially you have an attached garage with rooms above the space. It also has MyQ enabled technology that allows you to monitor and control the opener via your smartphone with an extra purchase of the product. You can set the opener’s timer to close the door one, five or 10 minutes if you forget, and it has sensors to make sure it won’t close if something is in its path. It comes with a lifetime motor, lifetime belt, five-year parts, and one-year accessories warranty.
Customers who have purchased this garage door opener for their homes have been mostly satisfied with the performance of it. Many have raved about how quiet it actually is—one said instead of hearing the metal squeak and clank like with their last one, only the sound of the “wooden door being jostled around as it is pulled up and down” is all you hear with this one. Customers were also happy with the features including the automatic closer when you forget to shut it after you go inside. Some had had issues with the manual being hard to understand while installing it themselves. But most were happy with the overall performance.
Runner-Up, Best Overall: Liftmaster 8500 Wall Mount Garage Door Opener
This Liftmaster wall mount opener has a 24V DC motor but is also super quiet when in operation. Other features include an easy wall-mount installation, MyQ capability that will allow you to use a smartphone to monitor and control the door (although you will have to buy a separate gateway device to provide wifi service for this feature), safety sensors that will automatically reverse the door if anything gets in its way while it’s closing, and a manual release handle in case the power goes out. There is a lifetime motor warranty as well as a five-year parts warranty.
Those who have this system in their homes are mostly satisfied with it. Some reviewers said it’s one of the best purchases they’ve made, raving about how easy to install it is as well as the lack of loud noise from it during operation. In terms of negative reviews, some have complained about parts breaking and too many wires from it cluttering the garage, but the majority of customers give it a glowing review.
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Best Budget: Chamberlain PD612EV 1/2 HP MyQ Enabled Garage Door Opener
While there might not be a huge price range when it comes to garage door openers—they are all quite an investment—there a few less expensive options to consider. Here’s a great budget option from Chamberlain. It has a motor that’s equivalent to ½ horsepower and chain drive system that is quick and easy to install. You can also connect it to the MQ technology (gateway sold separately) to use with your smartphone. The product comes with two three-button visor remote controls, a multi-function wall control, as well as a wireless keyless entry system. It comes with a 10-year motor, two-year parts, and one-year accessories warranty.
Most of the reviewers who have purchased this product would recommend it to others. Many have said it’s a quality product that is quiet and easy to install. In terms of critical reviews, some have had issues with parts breaking or the item not coming with all the nuts and bolts required to install it. But most were happy with their purchase.
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