Garage Door Opener Recommendation



Question:
I came home to a door about 75% shut. When I try to open or close the door, my very old opener shudders and grinds. I'll take it down and look at it, but I'm pretty sure I'm in the market for a new unit. What's good out there?

Answer:
I bought a Sears screw drive a few years ago. Once a year, almost like clockwork, the trolley rack (the piece that engages the screw drive) strips, and I have to replace it. The first time Sears sent me a replacement part under their warranty, but the second time they wanted to send a repairman out, who I would have to pay $60+, to confirm I needed the part. So, I resigned myself to replacing it (for about $15) once a year... I won't buy or recommend one of these to anyone, nor would I recommend anyone rely on Sears' warranty any more. What are people's reliability experiences with Sears belt vs screw drive, and Genie vs Sears screw drive?





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