Chamberlain should have paid you for making the vid! Right to point; no BS; commonsense; excellent! Your opener isn't "exactly" like mine, but close enough. For some reason assembly instructions weren't included in the box, only wiring. Must have been Friday at 4:59 pm, so the guy wasn't worried about instructions, only the weekend. Thanks!!
I already knew exactly what was wrong with the old unit when I heard the noise it made. I have two of those old Liftmasters and they shred the plastic gearing inside. Lasted 25 years though so that's not too bad. I replaced the gear in one of them but it was surprisingly difficult to do. The fix didn't last long either, it never sounded right after and it seized up solid just a year later. Just replacing them is the far easier option.
I saw a video from former crook who showed how he pushed the top panel of the garage door in m and used a stiff wire and bent front if it like a hook and was able to grab the handle in the emergency release rope and pull the carraige away from being attached to the rail... then he could get into the garsge by lifting door,,, so its best to take the handle off the red rope so they have nothing to grab onto
Great video and thank you for the help, but in my situation I had to change the door censers because the old ones didn’t work. They were the same brand just 20 years apart
Keep in mind, even if you have to use the new sensors you can usually use the previous wiring and just splice the sensors in if you want to avoid running new wire the entire way
@@nkphomeimprovement3625 that what I did even with everything the only thing I didn’t use was the wireless keypad because my garage door faces a Chicago alley
I have a unique situation, I know everyone’s is unique. But really this one is. The front of my garage sticks out 2 feet from the house. On top of that inside the garage there is a support from the house that goes through the garage that will not allow the door lifting chain rail puller to go all the way to the front above the door. Any ideas. Would like to try and do this myself. I believe would need a bar about 2 feet long from the door to the motor drive chain rail. Any ideas?
I would think you could use a piece of hole-punched angle iron (like the stuff you hang the opener from the ceiling with). Might not look pretty but should work fine. The thing to make sure of is that it's a rigid connection. Opening the door is easy, it just has to pull, but closing it means the bar needs to be able to push forward rigidly. lol - I just realized how old your comment was, but I'll post my response anyway.
Battery backup is a must on the house I’m buying. I double lock all the doors and at the house I’m renting if power is out I’m locked out. Happened one time
Totally agree!! We have 3 garage doors and the two main ones we use both have the battery backup. Over the last few years it has saved our butt multiple times. Well worth it
Your link is for the AC motor and not the DC one. Any reason to use the AC? I think I read the DC is quieter. Great vid overall, I will likely buy this model this summer, thanks!
DC is more energy efficient but for something that operates for only 10 seconds at a time, it's not that important. At least not to me. AC motors are more robust and will last longer.
You forgot to install the red and white safety rope that is required for that garage door opener. It is required for emergency purposes. And is required by law to be installed. Also never reuse old safety sensors. Not all of them are compatible. So the best option is to replace all old Hardware regardless if it'll work or not.
Good point! I should have shown that step too. I installed that afterwards. It’s always important to have it in place just incase you have to disengage
Why replace the sensors without a good reason? Just test and see if they work with the new opener. The sensors from my 25 year old Liftmasters work just fine with the new Chamberlain unit I installed last week. I'm keeping the new sensors that came with it as backup parts.
This is the exact set i purchased:
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Dude, easily one of the greatest instructional videos I have seen. Your patience and details are awesome. Thanks
Thank you so much! I hope it was helpful for you.
Chamberlain should have paid you for making the vid! Right to point; no BS; commonsense; excellent! Your opener isn't "exactly" like mine, but close enough. For some reason assembly instructions weren't included in the box, only wiring. Must have been Friday at 4:59 pm, so the guy wasn't worried about instructions, only the weekend. Thanks!!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support. Love the comment about Friday at 4:59pm, hahaha.
Gonna give it a shot this weekend. Thanks for the video!
Nice. Good luck!!
Amazing job. Your step by steps were easy to follow and my installation is complete. Now to program the fobs and get on line. Thanks again.
That's awesome to hear. I love hearing about DIY success stories! Glad the video was helpful, and thank you for the support and watching!
I already knew exactly what was wrong with the old unit when I heard the noise it made. I have two of those old Liftmasters and they shred the plastic gearing inside. Lasted 25 years though so that's not too bad. I replaced the gear in one of them but it was surprisingly difficult to do. The fix didn't last long either, it never sounded right after and it seized up solid just a year later. Just replacing them is the far easier option.
You’re spot on!! And with the new ones being fairly affordable for a DIY installation it was a no brainer
Really great teaching video.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful, and thank you for the support!
Thank you, made installation a breeze!
So glad it was helpful. Thanks for the support!
Thank you for sharing
You bet!
I saw a video from former crook who showed how he pushed the top panel of the garage door in m and used a stiff wire and bent front if it like a hook and was able to grab the handle in the emergency release rope and pull the carraige away from being attached to the rail... then he could get into the garsge by lifting door,,, so its best to take the handle off the red rope so they have nothing to grab onto
Wow, I never though thought of that. Crazy! I'll have to take a look and see how I can secure it better. Thanks for the tip!
Great video and thank you for the help, but in my situation I had to change the door censers because the old ones didn’t work. They were the same brand just 20 years apart
Keep in mind, even if you have to use the new sensors you can usually use the previous wiring and just splice the sensors in if you want to avoid running new wire the entire way
@@nkphomeimprovement3625 that what I did even with everything the only thing I didn’t use was the wireless keypad because my garage door faces a Chicago alley
Great video I thx very much
You got it! I appreciate you!
Great demonstration Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a unique situation, I know everyone’s is unique. But really this one is. The front of my garage sticks out 2 feet from the house. On top of that inside the garage there is a support from the house that goes through the garage that will not allow the door lifting chain rail puller to go all the way to the front above the door. Any ideas. Would like to try and do this myself. I believe would need a bar about 2 feet long from the door to the motor drive chain rail. Any ideas?
Oh , that is an interesting layout. Do you have any photos of it?
@@nkphomeimprovement3625 yes I have pictures. Would have too see how I can get the to you.
@@sphchurch Sure, you can send it to me at nkpracing@gmail.com
I would think you could use a piece of hole-punched angle iron (like the stuff you hang the opener from the ceiling with). Might not look pretty but should work fine. The thing to make sure of is that it's a rigid connection. Opening the door is easy, it just has to pull, but closing it means the bar needs to be able to push forward rigidly. lol - I just realized how old your comment was, but I'll post my response anyway.
what model is the old motor
the old unit was a Liftmaster 1/2 HP chain drive.
27:12 did you find any problem with it?
Nope. No problem. It is still working great almost 2 years later.
Both video and research you’re great god love u
Thank you buddy!
Battery backup is a must on the house I’m buying. I double lock all the doors and at the house I’m renting if power is out I’m locked out. Happened one time
Totally agree!! We have 3 garage doors and the two main ones we use both have the battery backup. Over the last few years it has saved our butt multiple times. Well worth it
Your link is for the AC motor and not the DC one. Any reason to use the AC? I think I read the DC is quieter. Great vid overall, I will likely buy this model this summer, thanks!
It has been great for us. No problems at all and still operates smoothly
DC is more energy efficient but for something that operates for only 10 seconds at a time, it's not that important. At least not to me. AC motors are more robust and will last longer.
Thank you Very Very Helpful
You got it! Glad you found the video helpful
THANKS!!!
You're welcome!
The belt is a little bit loose and you forgot to put the red rope on trolley and you do need to use the new header bracket that came with the opener.
That’s great feedback. I’m going to take your advice and address those issues this evening
@@nkphomeimprovement3625 can you do a update video of it
Cómo puedo programar el portón para que se cierre solo después de permanecer abierto
It is pretty easy to program the remote controls. Just follow the step by step instructions
Just put some nuts or washers for spacers on your header bracket. Maybe a couple of chunks of pvc or pex pipe.
Good point!
Pull pin from front of opener rail & open door then remove bolt & nuts then take opener down is much easier
Great idea. Nice work!
You forgot to install the red and white safety rope that is required for that garage door opener. It is required for emergency purposes. And is required by law to be installed. Also never reuse old safety sensors. Not all of them are compatible. So the best option is to replace all old Hardware regardless if it'll work or not.
Good point! I should have shown that step too. I installed that afterwards. It’s always important to have it in place just incase you have to disengage
Why replace the sensors without a good reason? Just test and see if they work with the new opener. The sensors from my 25 year old Liftmasters work just fine with the new Chamberlain unit I installed last week. I'm keeping the new sensors that came with it as backup parts.
Good job using only one hand
Haha... Thanks buddy!!! 😁
I installed 1 today $150
That’s a great price!
That is a rare opener
It has been great for us!
Plastic gear is stripped
Yup. That was the problem with mine I think