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Top 3 LiftMaster Chain Drive Garage Openers

Even though chain drive garage openers are labeled as being noisy, they haven’t lost in popularity nor did their sales decrease. Despite the noise, they are considered to be sturdy and long-lasting systems that are there to support and lift your garage door at the touch of a button. LiftMaster has many chain drive garage models, but here are the reviews of the top 3. LiftMaster 8587W LiftMaster 8587W is a model that belongs to the LiftMaster Elite series. The unit has a ¾ horsepower motor and is made to…

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Chamberlain MYQ-G0301 Blog Reviews 

Ultimate accessory: MyQ Smart Garage Hub

Chamberlain’s MyQ Smart Garage Hub – MYQ-G0301 is considered to be the most popular accessory among garage door opener users. Most likely you even know someone who has it! So, let’s review this device and see what all the fuss is about. Basically, what this unit does is that it enables smartphone control of the most of the major garage opener brands that are manufactured after 1993. Imagine that after 20 years, you can open your garage with your smartphone and you didn’t even need to buy a new garage…

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11 Garage Opener Problems and Solutions

There are many problems you can encounter when using a garage door opener. However,every problem has a solution, so don’t get frustrated and stop those thoughts about getting a new opener and sacrificing your holiday trip money. We will present the 11 most common problems and the solutions and save you the trouble of hiring a handyman or buying a new opener. Problem 1. Misalignment of the photo eyes You are coming home and opening the garage door. Everything is working just fine,you enter and close the door but it…

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garage opening Blog 

Garage Gate Opener Buying guide

You are in need for a garage gate opener? Before you make any purchase, take a look at our buying guide which will make you decision making process much easier. We will point out and explain every feature you need to pay attention to when buying a garage gate opener. The Horsepower Garage door gate openers come in three sizes: one-third, one-half and three-quarter horsepower motors. When buying one, you need to consider three things: the size, the construction material and the number of doors that it needs to lift.…

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Benefits of having a gate opener

In the past, gate-opening systems were very expensive and available only to rich people. Today, thanks to the new developments in technology as well as growing competition in manufacturing, they are an option for everyone. There is a wide range of gate openers, depending on the type of gate and the amount of money you are willing to spend. If you are having doubts, in whether you really need a gate opener or not, you can try to resolve them by reading this article, which will present the benefits of…

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Sliding gate opener Blog Reviews 

Top 3 best sliding gate openers under 200$

Looking for a sliding gate opener, but you have a limited budget. Check out the top 3 best sliding gate openers under 200$ and decide easily which one to purchase. Here are the top 3 models: 1. BestEquip Sliding Gate Opener The first one on the list is the BestEquip Sliding Gate Opener, which can handle gates that have the maximum weight of 1400 pounds and the length of 16 feet. As you can see it can be used on heavy duty gates and in a wide range of weather…

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Ultimate guide: Most common problems with automated gate openers & Ten golden rules

Installing automatic electric gates is not that easy. It is a really complicated process and this is why it is extremely important for the future owners to know what they will use the gate for. They should thoroughly explain to the technician what the purpose of that gate will be so that the technician could recommend the most suitable gate for them. The future owners will also have to choose between different materials, styles, colors, types of automation and ways of opening. There should be a safety check done by…

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Unpowered gate opener – A pretty handy invention (animated)

It’s a snowy, or even worse, a rainy day. It pouring. You are coming back from work and you dread that moment when you reach your gate, because you know you have to leave your vehicle, go outside and by the time you open your gate you will be soaked. And at the end of your day, there you are, in your hall, dripping, cursing your work, the weather, your life. Now, what would you say if I told you that this doesn’t need to happen? That it’s possible to…

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Gate opener safety tips – Make your driveway safer

Most customers have a tendency to ask for systems with no safety features in order to get the reduced price for their gate opener. However, when they are informed about the possible dangers that come with the operation of such systems they will opt for the adding of safety features. The purpose of this blog is to stress the most important aspects of Gate operating systems that both owners and inspectors need to pay attention to: First of all, stand clear! While the motorized gate is operational/moving DO NOT try…

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USA Gate Openers – Complete List (100+ models available on US market)

Check out this list of the the top 100 residential gate opener models available on US market. Note: *Prices are approximate and may change. Brand Model Gate type Gate weight (up to) Gate length Drive Power supply Remote Auto close Solar Warranty Price ~ $ Made in Aleko AC1400 Sliding 1,400 lbs 40 ft Chain AC 120V Yes Yes – 2 years 270 USA Aleko AC1300 Sliding 1,300 lbs 60 ft Chain AC 120V Yes Yes – 2 years 330 USA Aleko AC1500 Sliding 1300 lb 35 ft Chain AC…

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