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Nice writing style... (Reply to this comment)
by raketex
Enjoyed reading it (especially how older brother "gently" wakes up baby sister :-D ). Very informative. I've put in Genie screw drive openers the last two times so I like going with something I know but your review has me now at least considering taking a look at a belt-drive model although long-term longevity of a rubber belt has me a little concerned.....
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Feb 27 '07
8:57 am PST
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Thanks (Reply to this comment)
by hiker471
Thanks for taking the time to write your review! I am shopping at Sears online for my elderly parents.... your review has been a big help!
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Mar 31 '06
2:06 pm PST
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Great review (Reply to this comment)
by consumadvocate
This is actually a great review. It is true that when a belt drive garage door opener works right it can be really quiet.You tell your experience in an amusing way on a very dry subject. My only comment for the future would be that I would love to hear your opinion of this model versus a newer Genie screw drive as to noise if you ever get a chance to observe one.Genie has eliminated the metal to metal contact in their screw drives with polymer linings.Since noise is likely the only reason left today why buyers would prefer belt to screw drives,comparing the two makes sense.Thanks
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Nov 15 '05
9:19 pm PST
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Craftsman Belt Drive Garage Door Opener (Reply to this comment)
by ptrunick
I just had a garage built and the builder installed an opener from the manufacturer Sears private-labels. One of the subcontractors was over to check some final work, saw the opener and made admiring noises - which I consider an endorsement.
I'm looking for an additional remote and the first step was to see which were compatible. The "learn" button programming step you described briefly with the keypad made it clear I couldn't use any of the old after-market units from my former home. Less likely a thief would sit nearby and work through some dip switches until s/he uncovers my code.
I considered a remote keypad but I'm not sure the small convenience is worth the slight added risk in my case. As much or more the small convenience than the risk.
I enjoyed the comment about the rolling codes (they change each time you use the opener, yielding, according to the manufacturer, a billion or more potential codes). I don't watch Alias, but I'm skeptical by nature, yet I find that of little concern. The keypad is another matter.
You program the keypad, so it requires human input on set up and there's the rub. You will seek a number that is simple to remember - especially for multiple users. How many voicemail passwords are 1234? Ask yourself as you key in your code, what is a number that a thief is unlikely to guess? Don't, for example, use your house number or part of your phone number. That's like taking the old style remotes and throwing the switches in an up/down/up/down pattern. You won't forget the pattern, but it's also easy to guess.
If someone really wants your stuff, you're not likely to stop them. You can avoid the crime of opportunity, but if the desire is high enough and the risk is in a "reasonable" range, there's always that landscape block and your side window.
Good review.
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Oct 28 '05
10:53 am PDT
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Re: Love it! (Reply to this comment)
by jkafer
You are too kind. Thank you!
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Jul 01 '05
10:21 am PDT
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Love it! (Reply to this comment)
by brittu
This is one of the best epinions reviews I've read (and I'm a shopping research junkie so that's saying a lot). Not only was it fun to read but it had everything I needed to know to make my decision to buy a similar door from Sears. Thanks much!
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Jun 30 '05
12:05 pm PDT
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Good review (Reply to this comment)
by roboguy
Very informative... got me considering to get a belt driven instead of chain...but I have a 1 story home so...
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Jun 19 '05
7:56 pm PDT
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