Why Craftsman STILL Makes the Hottest Garage Door Motors
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- Are Craftsman garage door opener motors still HOT? I think so. In fact this video will highlight some of the reasons why Craftsman is still making great garage door motor products. #cmxeocg982 #garagedoormotorreview #bestgaragedoormotor
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I have had craftsman openers ever since I was born, first opener was a black sears with red lines. It still runs to this day and ran my 16x7 insulated with broken springs for 4 years easily including it shutting on tables and chairs over the years. Every house in my neighborhood has almost all the original gray sears still working and all of the new craftsman’s put in still work great. A house that burnt down still has original craftsman openers used every day. I am highly impressed by the new CMX openers. I had the belt drive when they first started selling at Lowe’s and it’s quiet, smooth and reliable. I highly recommend craftsman and can’t wait for the side mount openers they will come out with one day. Glad you made this video cause craftsman is looked over too much. I personally like craftsman remotes better than chamberlain and the square rails aren’t super bad they seem to have gotten tougher
I like your videos keep up the good work. You should look into expanding into different jaunders with your videos because garage door is such a small unique area and you have a great personality for creating more videos and expanding.
Thank you! You are too kind.
Craftsman is the only chamberlain corporation garage door opener I’d use. Like you mentioned in the video it still partly has the look that they’re known for. The only thing that I dislike with these craftsman openers is the lens, they vibrate and I wish they didn’t use such cheap plastic for that. Only opener I’d use in retail at the moment.
Hello Mr. Garage guy . Hey you stole my avatar I've been going by grgguy for at least 15 years now. But that's neither here nor there is it. I agree with your assessment on the retail version or the only retail motor you say you'll put in. I'm right there with you. You couldn't pay me to put in a genie at this point, not the retail stuff. Hell no ! I'm extremely partial to LiftMaster garage door openers and their gate openers.. I couldn't agree with you more though. I won't put anything in it besides it. Not retail no way.
I wish we could get our Lm 8550wlb back. Great job Santiago
Thank you!
The belt on my Genie Pro Max just broke, so I have been looking through all your reviews, and really appreciate all the information you share.
As the 982 is not available any more, I wonder if the 982 was a unicorn motor in the Craftsman lineup, or if any of their other opener motors (like the 772) are comparable in built quality and strength.
Hello! Yes the 772 shares the same DNA as the 982. The only difference is that the 772 has no battery backup. So if you don't live in a state that requires it you should be good to go.
What do you mean the 982 isn't available any more? I just bought one brand-new from Craftsman via Amazon...maybe there was a shortage but they appear to be available...
Bought the 772 today based on this video. Hopefully it is the older motor it is a year later. Also it was more money then the equivalent Chamberlain. Like your channel thanks for your time.
Hello! I don't think you'll be disappointed. Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for the review! I noticed Lowes currently offers the Craftsman '772 ($269) while HomeDepot carries the Chamberlain B4505T ($219) with all of the same features, or am I missing something? I prefer the look of the Craftsman but if both are the same hardware then the Chamberlain version seems like the way to go.
I believe you will be happy with either motor. I do prefer the Craftsman motor better than the new Chamberlain motors that are out. I hope that helps.
Santiago, you about have me sold on this particular model. My concern: In Phoenix - the heat (especially in a garage) eats lead-acid batteries for breakfast.... its ugly. Would this be recommendable in a hi-heat region? What happens when the battery burns out? Sorry, not familiar with battery back-ups, but I assume it gives you a lift or two when power goes out... Thanks! Great material.
Hello! That is a great question. Here in Southern California we also get tremendous temperature due to heat. And my years of experience I've never seen a garage door motor battery backup build up with residue or blow up due to the heat. Of course Arizona is a lot hotter. Yet I don't think you would have a problem with the battery backup because they usually don't last longer than 2 to 3 years, thus it would have to be replaced in a relatively short amount of time.
@@sosgds in between the CMXEOCG982, Chamberlain B6753T, and liftmaster 87504 which is your top pick. Lighting/camera not as much of a priority as reliability TIA!
@@lennyrubio6824 Go with the Craftsman. It's gonna give you the best bang for your buck.
@@sosgds thanks!!
which would you pick the chamberlain B6713t or this craftsman model you reviewed?
Hello. I have not reviewed the Chamberlain B6713T personally but it should be very similar to their other models. Even so, I would still choose the Craftsman.
I wonder if it is similar to the ....782 model which I am contemplating purchasing from Lowes.
Looking to replace my 10-15yr old Craftsman 1/2 hp chain drive motor with a newer one as the circuit board is on the way out. Would like to keep a chain drive system. What do you recommend for
Hello. You should be OK with the 472 motor from Craftsman. They can easily lift a well balanced insulated garage door. Now their design choice of the button, remotes, etc. are not my favorite. But they work just fine. I don't think the aesthetics only are a reason to not buy this motor.
I just installed a new 472 model because we don't need the larger horsepower motor and we love it..I got it at Lowes and it replaced an existing Craftsman that was in place for 18 years..I also like the Red color..going to get some of those LED bulbs like those in this video...Great job here ! @@sosgds
Your video convinced me to get the craftsman over the chamberlain, even with the fact that chamberlain was cheaper...thanks
Thanks for the feedback! And you're welcome!
Great review , does the 982 craftsman have soft open and close feature ? Thanks
Yes this DC motor does offer the slow start, slow stop feature.
Thank you , love all your info
@@leomcmanus1194 Thank you very much!
@@sosgds...How about the 772 model? Slow start? Not sure I would like that slow start feature.
@@robira1313 the openers are very similar. In fact they have all of the same inside parts. The only thing that this model will not include is a battery backup. Additionally I'm not sure it will include the two LED light bulbs which are included in the Craftsman 982 model.
Thank you (Santiago) for your videos.... i would have hired you if you worked in my area of Texas, but instead, after a local contractor quoted me $2500 ! for a new garage door opener installed.... (Chamberlain Elite series)... even after admitting it was only an hour of labor for them... i purchased the LAST Craftsman cmxeocg982 (made by Chamberlain) available from Lowe's nationwide. My only complaint was the packaging was so poor that the factory could not even close the box fully before stapling... all because the power cord was not contained, so it was on top of the red metal chassis... such that when I opened the box, the red metal was dented during shipping or factory.
I would have returned it for a replacement, but there aren't any more available anywhere, as far as I can tell... and I don't like the newer Chamberlain models as well.
Oh WOW! Thank you for the feedback Fred! I'm glad you were able to find this motor. $2500 is outrageous. I know you will be happy with the Craftsman motor. I think they are still making great products.
Just bought one new from Craftsman via Amazon, and they appear to have plenty. Maybe Lowes just dropped the model?
We have a liftmaster with 1 piece rail. If we bought the craftsman 982 could we still use our 1 piece rail? Woud it be compatible? Thank you
Thank you.
Is your current rail a belt or chain?
What is the exact height of your garage door opening?
What model is your old or current garage door opener?
@sosgds it's a chain. Height is 8ft and width is 16ft. Old model liftmaster professional 1/2 hp. Our house built 2003
@@shalon4jc2 unfortunately the rail won't work. You would need the G2778 rail from LiftMaster.
How does this craftsman compare to chamberlain b6765 garage door opener?
Hello. The B6765 has built in LEDs that illuminate up to 3000 lumens. The lighting is exceptional. The bulbs for the Craftsman 982 are 800 lumens each. That will only give you a total of 1600 lumens total.
If you need better lighting in your garage then the B6765 is the way to go. It also comes with a built in HD camera. The Craftsman does not have a camera.
How does the 572 motor compare with the 982 besides HPS?
I have yet to review that motor but it is on par with the 982.
What do you think of the Craftsmans 772
Hello. Thanks for the question. It's the same DC motor in the 982 motor. The operating experience will be similar. I think it's a good motor.
craftsman is the best one!!!❤
Craftsman garage door openers do have alot to offer! Thanks for the feedback!
Hey it's your favorite fellow garage door installer/troller here. It's been a minute. I wanted to start out by saying I'm really looking forward to that trade show video that you put out. I've got it for saved for later and I fully intend on watching that and I want to thank you for putting that up. I didn't get to go to any of the trade shows for the last couple years. I used to enjoy them so much. I'm hoping you answer you asked some pointed questions to somebody's distributors. Put them on the spot. You know what I'm saying. I'm hoping that's what you did. I'm really looking forward to that video..
Next I want to say that I agree with you on the Craftsman opener. It's a great product line. I do have one problem. I liked it better when they included the three-piece T shaped rail which was almost identical to the rail they provide to us the professionals. It was the same except you had to join it in those two places.. What they include now with that stamped metal box rail I get why they're doing it. They're saving money. However, the carriage that comes with the box rail I can live without that thing comes right off if you know what you're doing. Any kind of abnormal inadvertent pressure I've seen them pop right off. Everything else you said I completely agree with. I think you nailed it. I just had that one caveat with the carriage for the stamped metal box rail I think they should do something about that carriage I really do. I think it's going to bite them in the ass eventually... All right sir. I look forward to more videos from you. I think you do a great job here. I really do. Thank you sir
Hey Tommy! Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate your comments. The video about the WASA trade show is not intense but I did have fun there. And you gave me some great ideas for the next show I attend.
Additionally, I agree with you about the trolley carriage to the Craftsman/Chamberlain motors. They are not the best. The 3 piece T-Rail was a better option but we can't have it all as they say.
I appreciate your support. I try to come from a sincere place when I make these videos. I don't profess to know it all. I simply share what I have encountered and hope it helps others. Stay safe out there my friend.
@@sosgds of all the guys out there doing what you're doing. You're doing it the best I can see your trying to be fair. And when I watch these videos I don't feel like I'm being sold something. That is the key I think..Your edge. You definitely have the knowledge. There's no doubt about that. So just keep them coming. Every once in awhile you might hear me through my two cents in. I've got 32 years experience here in the garage door buis. I've been doing it since I'm 18 years old.. I could not imagine doing anything else.. I think of all the trades we got the best one. Well keep that to ourselves though. The only problem with it is every guy that comes in thinks he can run his own show.. So he'll start up his own place and then to get his foot in the door. He'll go with some initially low prices which drives all the prices down for everybody cuz we all got to match them. Ultimately they never last. Damage is done. Prices have plummeted.. at least for our labor. I know prices across the board have shot through the roof lately but.. Mom, I'm really talking about our labor. We need to be allowed to make money. Here I am preaching to the choir. I'm sorry. Good job. Love you video. Thank you for commenting on my comments. I always enjoy that and good luck. Happy New Year! Knock'm dead out.. May a thousand hardware ( one piece hardware) operators ( opener ) jobs fall into your lap..
Where woud i buy the liftmaster 1 piece rail assembly?
Hello. What type of rail do you need? What is the exact width and height of your garage door?
@@sosgdsthinking of getting the belt drive craftsman 982 model. Says it's an AC motor but maybe it's a DC. Would like to purchase 8 ft. T rail for it. We have 16ft by 8ft garage. We are in Temecula California area
@@shalon4jc2 the 982 is definitely a DC motor.
I might have a colleague in your area that would be willing to sell you a rail assembly. DM me and I can provide you with contact information.
@@sosgds great thank you. Do you know how much that rail would cost?
@@sosgdsI instant message you from Facebook messaging
A Craftsman is a Chamberlain is a Lift-Master is Chamberlain is a Craftsman.
Take the motor covers off them and they are identical in every way. Repair and replacement parts are all the same numbers. Remote controls and keyless pads are all interchangeable.
Chamberlains are usually the least expensive.
Lift-Master has the best light covers that don't rattle followed by Chamberlain covers and then Craftsman, which have always been the worst. Models with the permanent LED light are OK.
Reuse the T-rail whenever possible. Although it may not be as quiet as the square rail. Just remove back stopper bolt and replace when battery is installed.
I have been using Dollar Tree ($1.25) for almost 10 years and have not had any RF interference on any opener with the yellow smart button.
Been in the door business over 45 years.
Thanks for the feedback. Dollar Tree bulbs? I need to give them a try. Stay safe out there.
I have the chain drive version and it’s the same sound it’s just all the teeth are starting to wear out so now it jumps
Strange. How stable is your garage door balance?
@@sosgds it’s ok I guess the door is 6.9 and 3/4 inches tall and is a heavy metal I don’t thing that is what companies release is it is not a normal bendy door but yes it’s balanced enough
@@huntercullum6526 The door might be having an effect on the sprocket. If you're still under warranty you might get Chamberlain to send you a new sprocket.
@@sosgds we don’t have the money so if the door stops moving completely than we will thank you for telling me how to replace it if it does
So how reliable is it ?
Hello. It's a very reliable. One of the best retail garage door opener motors you can get currently.
i dont got wifi will still it work ?
Hello! Can you tell me what model of Craftsman you own?
Garage door openers that do not have Wi-Fi capabilities should still work as a normal opener. Additionally there are Wi-Fi hubs and adapters that can be applied to a garage door opener that does not have those features.
It's a DC motor but it is rated in HP?
Correct. And that rating is simply a marketing scheme. The truth is DC motors are measured in Newtons, which is basically torque and power. But in the case of this motor and the many others in the retail channel that occupy shelf space in the retail stores, they needed to keep a "horsepower" rating in order to market these new motors.
how can craftsman be ahead of the game as you mentioned if this one does not have a camera??? the chamberlain has models with video camera
That's an excellent question. For me, I believe the Craftsman is ahead of the curve for reliability and end user experience. The camera feature while nice, is not as embraced as many would think. And although the Craftsman is made by Chamberlain Group, they approach their openers very differently.
Can it support a 9' tall 2-car garage door?
Yes it can support the 9ft tall door extension rail which is sold separately. The rail included in the box in for a 7ft tall door
Yet it can. Like Jeep Fanboy mentions it would need an extension. Or you can search for a 10 foot LiftMaster Rail.
Battery acid battery, hard pass.
Hello Shane! It's the same the battery that has been used in the Chamberlain/LiftMaster line. They don't long but they get the job done when there is loss of power. I look forward to the future where they can use lithium batteries.