Thinking of replacing older garage door opener. Is this easy to install or are extra parts needed?
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It's not too rough for doing a DIY project with a garage door opener. There are no extra parts needed with the installation, in fact, you might end up with extra parts (censors, mounting rails, etc) after installing since you are replacing the old door. The only hitch I had is that the instructions for the belt tensioner were a little unclear, but after doing a little research I found out how to get it on there right. It took me about 2 and half hours total.
2073580
They now include an additional paper that makes the install of the belt tensioner more clear. Install was pretty simple.
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I don't think any parts were needed. I actually hired a garage door repair person who recommended that I get Chamberlain and he only charged me $100. to install everything and program. It works great. It only took the garage door guy about 30 minutes for total installation.
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This opener comes with everything you need to install it, as long as you already have the mounting brackets attached to the ceiling. Any you can get the MyQ internet gateway to open the door remotely via smart phone. One caution, if you have the built in homelink buttons in your vehicle older than 2013, you'll have to call the support line to get a repeater.
2073583
As long as your garage door is not over 8 feet tall, you will not need to belt extender, it was easy to install
482690
Yes, it's an easy replacement. I recommend getting a kit with allen wrenches included as the small breach allen might be difficult to find depending where you live.
1032259
Easy if you are replacing the old ones, 2 wires and a ground wire. If this is a new install, as opposed to a replacement, you will probably need the services of an electrician. We love ours.
2156488
Yes, it is very easy to install. I think a screw driver is all I needed. Looks completely stock. Port snaps right in.
1357779
If you look at your opener and it has a red 'smart' button, you're good. This opener took about 5 minutes to install. Great instructions.
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Yes, it is easy to install. Remove one screw from the bottom and slide the old one out. Slide the new one in and replace the screw. That simple.
831005
I called the Chamberlain customer service prior to purchase this opener. They were very helpful. You can find the phone number on their website. Also, the information about the opener you need is on the web too. I called just to make sure since I have no idea what model is our garage door. Hope this help. -Thanks.
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To install it no. To use it, yes, you will have to "sync" it with the actual opener inside your garage. This way it knows your machine and not your neighbors (for instance). The instructions were pretty straight forward.*edit* after reading the other replies. I did not know about that, if it works like that, then even better.
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Installing the new kit is easy. The hard part is removing the door panel. I found instructions for that on "ask" and youtube. Make sure you don't drill off any more of the factory plastic than necessary to remove the old handle assembly.
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the remote was missing when I bought my house and this worked great...it will work with it's own receiver which is included...just plug it in and hook up a couple of wires...I put in an entirely new garage opener and have one of these that I would sell...plantstation1@yahoo.com
983233
I am not familiar with your opener, but if it has 12 "dip switches" in it and it is more than 20 years old, this is worth investigating further.
725120
Hi Kalju, I watched the you tube installation videos and eyeballed the parts for fit.I think the two plastic gears are standard across most opener models.Also, since the parts are so cheap, you may want to order several kits to be sure you get the right parts.You can also sane spares for later repairs.
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If your old one was 1/2 hp before it should work fine. The only thing that may be different is your opener remote, it only comes with one. You may get another one after your install is complete.
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I think all the parts were in the box. I don't remember if I needed any tools. I think it was pretty easy to install, but I needed 1 person to turn one of the keys while I held the clamp in place.
807266
The rail system comes with it. Our house was new construction as well. We did however also bought "chamberlain BIK01 installation upgrade kit for garage door opener" for about $30, it made the unit look very neat, allowed to hide the wires. But if you're not after a perfectly neat look, the garage door opened has all that you need in it.
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Yes, it does. If the door moves erratically, a likely problem is this board. However, if the door does not move at all, first check the condenser (cylindrical object not on the left side as the board is, but on the right side). Condenser is only about $15 and 5 minutes to replace. Unfortunately, this older design of garage door openers does not age very well (~10 yrs), and e.g. the lifter overburdened by rusty motor and/or not well greased screw can produce repeated failures in both the board and the condenser. Consider replacing the entire lifter with the novel technology of extremely quiet and more reliable "belt-driven opener". It sets you back about $200 to buy. You can replace screw-system with belt-system if you are handy, but it takes a couple of hours of labor. Professionals probably replace in 1 hour - but will charge you "professionally".
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The instructions are only middling, but essentially what this does is tie to the wires coming from the push-button that opens the door. There will be a set of screw terminals on the opener that you connect the wires from the Universal to. A couple of pieces of advice: 1. Be prepared to experiment. It took me about a half day to figure the thing out. 2. Be careful with the wire that comes with the unit. It's aluminum or something, and breaks VERY easily. I had one of my wires break inside the insulation. I didn't find it until I put a meter on the wires. Once you get it in place, however, it works very well.