Openers

Hello readers, in this page we will show you some of the best Chamberlain garage door openers in 2020 and after. We divide them based on the type of drive. The most popular are chain drive, belt drive and wall mount. Consider the type of drive before buying. If you are installing it yourself it will make it easy at the time of the swap.

For instance if you currently have a chain drive opener you can reuse the bar and chain. Make sure they are in good shape though. The bar and the chain or belt rarely breaks so this makes it doable. Chamberlain offers lifetime warranty on chain or belt. As a long time garage door expert, I have not yet seen a broken belt or chain.

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Chamberlain offers a great variety of garage door openers that will fit your home. If you are looking for innovation with the newest technology you can find it with the video camera secure view B6765. For budget and durability chain drive openers such as the C450. The wall mount will give you a new concept while saving you ceiling space. They feature a steel-reinforced rubber belt.

Chamberlain Belt Drive Garage Door Openers

The best Chamberlain garage door openers come in belt drive. They offer an incredible quiet operation. We seriously recommend belt drive opener if your garage is attached to the home. It is worth paying a little bit extra for wonting you will enjoy for the next 15 years or so. The vibration is also very minimal. Chamberlain Belt drive openers offer a lifetime warranty on the belt. This is a good sign on the durability of the belt.

Belt Drive pros

Chamberlain garage door opener belt drive pros include:

Quiet: the quiet and soft operation on these units is makes them the best openers for attached homes. Even if your garage is not attached, the reduced vibration can enhance slightly the well being of your garage door.

Durability: The belt on these Chamberlain openers rarely breaks. I have not seen a belt snap or break in my garage door expert career.

Warranty: Chamberlain offers lifetime warranty on the belt. Yes, in the rare case your belt broke, all you have to do is call Chamberlain group support and they will send you a new one at zero cost.

Maintenance: None

Belt Drive Cons

Higher cost: Worth It!

Best Chamberlain Belt Drive garage door openers

Some of the best belt drive garage door openers made by Chamberlain include:

• Secure view B6765 Video Camera
• LED 1381 Best lighting
• Ultra-Quiet B970

Chamberlain wall mount Jack Shaft

Wall mount Chamberlain garage door opener is a perfect option for homeowners who want to save ceiling space. This type of openers do not require a bar rail. They connect directly to the shaft above your garage door as shown in the picture below. Keep in mind the space you need for the installation.

Wall mount pros

Space saving design. Avoid the bar over your head

Quiet Operation: Since there is nor bar or rail, the only noise comes from your garage door itself.

New Concept: The fact that this opener is not as common among the crowd gives it a more unique air.

Wall Mount cons

Compatibility: Because the way this lifts your door, does not work with old system extension spring. Only work with torsion spring system. You should have torsion springs on your door any way. They are safer and make the door work 1,000 times better than extension.

Best Chamberlain garage door opener Wall Mount include:

• RJO70 Jack Shaft
• RJO20 Jack Shaft

For more information about installation and specs for this unit check here.

Chamberlain Chain Drive Garage Door Openers

Chain drive will give you durability on your garage door opener. Chain drive are usually the best for your pocket. Chamberlain chain drive garage openers offer a warranty on chain and actual motor for a lifetime. They are a bit more noisy than the counter part belt drive. If you don’t mind the noise of the vibration every time you open pr close your door, this will do.

Some of the best Chamberlain chain drive openers include:

• Chamberlain C870
• C450 Chamberlain
• Chamberlain C253

Chain Drive Pros

Chain drive pros when thinking about buying:

Cost: Then chain drive openers are the best when it comes to price. In general they cost less than belt or jack shaft.

Reliability: Because they chain rarely breaks, you can be sure your opener will work every time you push your button.

Strength: Chain drive openers can lift any garage door given they are properly balanced. As long are you garage door springs have the right tension, your chain drive will work.

Chain Drive Cons

Noise: since made of metal, the chain can be a little more noisy then the belt drive or jack shaft. They are not the loudest though. Screw drive openers are the worst I have seen so far.

Vibration: These openers don’t have the feature of soft operation. You can feel or hear them a couple fo houses down the street. This can put a slight wear and tear on your garage door it self.

Prone to rust: This is not likely to happen since they are usually inside your garage and under your roof. The only time this can be problem is if there is a leak in your garage above the opener.

Do you Have to Lubricate your Chain

The chain comes pre coated from factory. Unless you see rust on you chain, there is not need to lubricate. The maintenance on your chain opener is very minimal.