The Chamberlain WD832KEV gives you all the most important features you need in a garage door opener, without jacking up the price for features that may not be as useful. It simply opens the door quickly and quietly.
Chamberlain says the WD832KEV has "whisper" quiet operation. That's probably a bit much to expect from a garage door opener, but Smart Home Reviewer says this opener runs very quietly compared to other units, which is great if your garage is right under a bedroom or another part of the house that demands quiet.
One of the nicer high-tech features in this garage door opener is the inclusion of MyQ technology, which allows you to control the operation of the door with a smartphone app.
This Chamberlain opener includes a timer, so you can have the garage door automatically close after 1, 5, or 10 minutes. Amazon reviewer John n Leigh really likes this feature.
Garage Door Opener Pro says this Chamberlain opener is easy to install, and it requires a minimal amount of power in standby mode, so you won't waste money on increased electricity costs.
Note that the WD832KEV is only made to work on doors that measure up to seven feet high. If you have a taller garage door, you must purchase an extension kit. You'll have to buy the light bulb separately as well.
Additionally, with a 1/2-horsepower motor, the WD832KEV isn't the most powerful opener available, so it will struggle with heavy wood or steel doors.
Pros: Reliable opener with only the most important features, runs very quietly, includes an automatic timer, offered at a good price point
Cons: Only works with doors up to 7 feet in height, motor could be more powerful
If you own any Ryobi cordless power tools that were bought in the last decade or so, you are familiar with the yellow/green color that differentiates these tools. They stand out from the crowd, making it easier to find your tools when you need them.
Now, whether you want that same yellow/green color hanging from your garage ceiling with the Ryobi Ultra Quiet garage door opener is a matter of personal preference. But if you don't mind the color, this opener has a host of cool features to go with a powerful motor that delivers excellent levels of performance.
Tools in Action says the Ryobi Ultra Quiet has plenty of versatility, as you can plug devices into the opener hardware, like a Bluetooth speaker, a fan, or even an 18V Ryobi cordless tool battery. When the opener has power, it will charge the battery. But if your home ever loses power, the 18V battery works as a backup to the garage door opener, allowing it to operate normally.
Even with all of the add-on options, installation is easier than you'd think, according to Shop Tool Reviews. You'll use a technique similar to what you'd use for most garage door openers.
This opener uses a rubber belt with steel reinforcement instead of a chain, which means it runs with very little noise.
A few Home Depot shoppers say the Ryobi garage door opener sometimes struggles to move the door up and down properly. One reviewer said the problem appears to be related to the safety sensors, which cause the door to fail to close fully sometimes.
Pros: Garage door opener with multiple options for adding plug-in devices, will charge an 18V Ryobi cordless tool battery, easy installation, will run quietly
Cons: Odd yellow/green color, some potential problems with the door sensors
One problem people have with large, heavy wooden garage doors at older homes is that many openers can't handle the weight. The Chamberlain B970 has a 1.25-horsepower motor, which is quite a bit more powerful than some other models, giving it the power to raise heavy doors.
The B970 is belt-driven with steel reinforcement, which allows it to run more quietly than other styles of heavy-duty garage door openers. Beyond its powerful motor, this Chamberlain model has a battery backup system, smartphone access, and long-range remote controls, all of which simplify the operation of the opener.
Additionally, the B970 includes encryption features that prevent others from hacking the system to gain entry to your garage. Expert reviewers like this garage door opener a lot. The Tool Spy says the Chamberlain B970 justifies its higher price point by delivering excellent build quality and anti-vibration features. Consumer Search and Garage How To also approve of this unit.
One Home Depot shopper says this garage door opener performs reliably and quietly, but it needs an extra component that's not included to use the HomeLink feature that's built into many newer vehicles.
Amazon reviewer Finny says the opener works well when you only need to close and open the garage. But if you want to use the extra Internet-related features, such as having the system sense when your vehicle is nearby and automatically open, you might run into trouble while setting them up.
Pros: Handles over-sized and heavy wooden or metal garage doors easily, good anti-vibration features, carries a 1.25-horsepower motor, steel-reinforced belt runs quietly
Cons: Carries an above-average price point, some tech connectivity features are difficult to set up
If you want a few extra features beyond what you'll find with your typical garage door opener, the Chamberlain B730 contains many of the latest technologies and features. You'll have to pay a bit extra for them, but the added tech is worth it.
The Chamberlain has all the basic garage door opener features you'd expect, such as a steel-reinforced belt drive in a powerful 3/4-horsepower motor. It includes a battery backup that you can use when the power goes out at your home.
And for some extra features, you'll appreciate accessing the system through the MyQ smartphone app. You can set up this Chamberlain opener to automatically close the door after 1, 5, or 10 minutes, which is great for people who are a bit forgetful. We also really like the motion-detecting control panel, which turns on lights whenever it records nearby movement.
If you live in a home where there are living quarters directly above the garage, Garage Guide DIY says force-sensing technology built into the B730 ensures a smooth operation, no matter what temperature it is in your garage. The unit adjusts the motor's power on the fly, keeping it running smoothly. Amazon reviewer Steven Bone says the B730/WD962KEV opener runs extremely quietly and is easy to install.
Garage Door Opener Pro says this Chamberlain model gives you the ability to program different opening and closing procedures, depending on who is pressing the button.
You'll receive a battery backup feature with the WD962KEV, and its remotes work over a range of about 1,500 feet, which makes this opener extremely reliable, according to The Tool Spy.
Some Amazon customers, including Leon L. Stevens, reported having problems making this Chamberlain opener work properly after going through the installation process. For example, the door occasionally may reverse upward, as if the safety sensors have read something blocking the opening, even when nothing is in the way.
Pros: Excellent collection of advanced features in a garage door opener, powerful 3/4-horsepower motor for quiet operation with heavy doors, battery backup feature, includes steel-reinforced belt
Cons: More expensive than some others, some issues with safety sensors reported
Most garage door openers are pretty expensive. So if you need an opener on a budget, the Genie 1035-V (also known as the Genie Chain Drive 500) gives you that desirable low price point. It doesn't have a lot of high-end tech features, nor will it manage heavy garage doors, but it does the basic work of raising and lowering the garage door perfectly well.
Garage Door Opener Review says installation of the 1035-V is an easy process because its components are lightweight. Even with a lightweight design, it still can open doors of up to 7 feet in height and up to 350 pounds in weight with its 1/2-horsepower motor.
To receive this low price, you will have to make a few sacrifices. For example, the Chain Drive 500 only has one light bulb socket, and it is limited to a 60-watt bulb. Other options in our guide can take two 100-watt bulbs, providing much more light. And the kit doesn't ship with an exterior keypad opener, which you can buy separately.
Pros: Very low price point, extremely easy to install with a lightweight design, included instructions are clear, will work well for standard garage door designs
Cons: Includes inexpensive parts, doesn't have a lot of high-end features, limited to one light bulb for illuminating the garage
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