What about a belt drive vs a direct drive 3/4hp Sommers . Which is quieter? also the limited moving parts on the direct drive seems like it would be a plus. I look forward to your review of the direct drive openers. Thanks
For doors with torsion springs the JackShaft drive is GREAT. I bought one recently. My only other choice would be the chain drive because the cost and if my garage door is moving, I WANT TO HEAR IT, anywhere in the house if possible. It is kinda like a cow bell on the door to alert me/everyone that someone is entering the home space. I agree that the belt drive is quiet but I don't want quiet. I purchased the JackShaft drive Liftmaster because my door is 12' tall & chain drive won't work, normal
@Liftmaster1280 - I didn't say that the noise is the most important factor. Screw drive is my choice or I would not have posted I bought this style opener! I hope you understood my point but it seems you didn't!
@Liftmaster1280 - Sorry if it read that way. I just figured I needed to explain my point better but accidentally wrote my choice is screw drive. I meant the JackShaft drive or chain drive is my choice. NEVER would it be screw drive. I was shocked when I read Screw drive is my choice, kinda like how did that get there? Oh well! Sorry you misunderstood the pissed part. Thanks!
I have two liftmaster belt drive I love them one is a 1280R and the other is a 2280-267 both are one 7ft high ideal door steel insulated doors how reliable are the liftmaster belt drives?
Sommers are cool if you have a big wallet, for my market the REQUIRED selling price on the Sommer is about $150 higher than a high quality belt drive unit. Unless you are one of the dealers that charges out the wazoo for a basic unit.
genie screw drives blow get a liftmaster 3280 belt drive i install them all day
hankjones91 2 weeks ago
@hankjones91 yep
Liftmaster1280 1 week ago
All Genie openers are garbage. I recommend LiftMaster Belt drive because you can find parts anywhere and it's easy to work on!!!
emillio94 7 months ago 2
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ConnorCatGarageDoors 8 months ago
That Belt drive opener is so quiet!!! DAMN!!!
Guerrillablackdog 8 months ago
What about a belt drive vs a direct drive 3/4hp Sommers . Which is quieter? also the limited moving parts on the direct drive seems like it would be a plus. I look forward to your review of the direct drive openers. Thanks
mglenesk 9 months ago
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ConnorCatGarageDoors 10 months ago
For doors with torsion springs the JackShaft drive is GREAT. I bought one recently. My only other choice would be the chain drive because the cost and if my garage door is moving, I WANT TO HEAR IT, anywhere in the house if possible. It is kinda like a cow bell on the door to alert me/everyone that someone is entering the home space. I agree that the belt drive is quiet but I don't want quiet. I purchased the JackShaft drive Liftmaster because my door is 12' tall & chain drive won't work, normal
specialks1953 1 year ago
@specialks1953 if you wan't noise get the genie screw drive
Liftmaster1280 3 months ago
@Liftmaster1280 - I didn't say that the noise is the most important factor. Screw drive is my choice or I would not have posted I bought this style opener! I hope you understood my point but it seems you didn't!
specialks1953 3 months ago
@specialks1953 ok don't need to be pissed!
Liftmaster1280 3 months ago
@Liftmaster1280 - Sorry if it read that way. I just figured I needed to explain my point better but accidentally wrote my choice is screw drive. I meant the JackShaft drive or chain drive is my choice. NEVER would it be screw drive. I was shocked when I read Screw drive is my choice, kinda like how did that get there? Oh well! Sorry you misunderstood the pissed part. Thanks!
specialks1953 3 months ago
liftmaster 3280 or dc motor 3580 are the best R.C Garage Door /West Sacramento
ronaldcheshire 1 year ago
hormann. nuff said.
BNPrising 1 year ago
Looks like a Marantec 4700 Belt drive. Great quiet machine..but i have a lot of complaints about remotes and keypads failing.
MiaBellaGSD 1 year ago
you can get either the whisper drive or 3850
ConnorCatGarageDoors 1 year ago
i was on your website
ConnorCatGarageDoors 1 year ago
the liftmasters the best out of merantec and genie
ConnorCatGarageDoors 1 year ago
I have two liftmaster belt drive I love them one is a 1280R and the other is a 2280-267 both are one 7ft high ideal door steel insulated doors how reliable are the liftmaster belt drives?
sms373 1 year ago
Sommers are cool if you have a big wallet, for my market the REQUIRED selling price on the Sommer is about $150 higher than a high quality belt drive unit. Unless you are one of the dealers that charges out the wazoo for a basic unit.
patriotbri 1 year ago
There is another type of garage door opener. The SOMMER Direct Drive. The strongest and quietest available opener on the market.
Sommerusa 1 year ago
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sms373 1 year ago
Stupid Comparison...They should have compared 3 from the same manufacturer at least!!! A lift master belt drive is quiet....
TheLiftmasterDOORGUY 1 year ago
THE BEST ONE IS LIFT MASTER!!
yoshifan125 2 years ago
what is the belt driven called i love it its so quiet were can i buy one
TheGonzalezvalle 2 years ago
dont buy that....get a chamberlain whisper drive or a liftmaster 3280
TheLiftmasterDOORGUY 1 year ago
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sms373 2 years ago
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sms373 2 years ago
On the first two Openers somebody forgot to trim off the excess black steel piece that's connected to the J bracket!!!
Lasareath 2 years ago
Genie's are sexy.
jwatwater 2 years ago
The LiftMaster 3265 is excellent! The genie is a peace of crap, and the Marantec..... I mean, why would you even sell them!?!?!?!
mikeo2222 2 years ago
Also next time could you show us a liftmaster belt drive and screw drive please :)
sms373 2 years ago
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sms373 2 years ago