LiftMaster Elite Series 8500W (Replaced by 98022) Jackshaft Garage Door Operator, WiFi

Had the first one installed by a pro, not really sure he was so professional when I saw him use a BFH to try and get it to fit. I had a wall mount installed because I don't have the overhead that is needed for an overhead type opener. The next two I installed on larger doors in a building where I keep my tractor and truck that don't fit in a standard overhead door and everything went smooth. Even installed new plug to accommodate the opener. They all work as designed and I installed keypads and a number of push button openers for my different vehicles so I don't have to search for an opener. I have never had a door opener but now that I'm 75 I decided it was time to be lazy and push the button, besides my wife has developed an ambulatory issue, and no she didn't close the door before we got the closer, I did. I guess I never had a garage that I could park my vehicle in because it was all ways full of other stuff, but that's different now. The battery backup is great because we loose power more often than we should so at least I can still open and close the door if need be.The only issue that I have is with the MyQ app. It does everything but operate the doors. I called support and we went through everything we could think of and it still won't open or close the doors. They are on three different networks so that open and close from anywhere isn't true for me no matter where I'm at with my phone. I'm happy that it shows the door position and history I guess that will have to do for now until I figure out the issue with the MyQ app and my doors.

As described. Fast delivery.

Perfect experience

I needed to get a new unit since there seemed to be something wrong with the original Genie overhead screw type unit. It's been 17 years in service, so it lived a good, well-serviced life. Even with regular maintenance it finally gave it up. Wanted to clean up the look and decided that although the jackshaft unit was more expensive, I loved the idea that it could be hooked into the home wireless system, as well as having an auto close feature. It's a beefy unit and the emergency battery backup in case of a power loss is a nice added plus.Biggest plus in my opinion is the fact that it's MUCH quieter than the Genie screw drive, and it wasn't all that noisy. Sometimes the dog doesn't even realize when the door opens. With the old unit, anyone in the house could hear the door open.Instructions were simple enough to follow. Once familiarized with what goes where, installation was fairly easy and straightforward. It helps to be a bit mechanically inclined, but there's also plenty of Youtube videos you can watch to get the hang of how to install. I took my time and carefully installed and double checked my work as I went. Took me a day and a half, including removing the old system. Now the area above the garage door is neater and nothing hanging down in the center between the cars. The LED light is now taking the place of where the old unit was, and love the added adjustable features of this unit. Auto time to close, auto sensing LED light comes on hands free and with timed auto shutoff once you leave the area.With the iPhone or Android app, you can operate the unit with your phone, and I added a video camera as well to be able to see what's going on inside the garage any time I want. I can also check the open/close log to see when/if the door was open or closed while away. Oh, and another neat idea was the closing lock pin that automatically latches and opens when the door is operated, locking the travel to less than a foot once closed in case someone tries to manually pull the door open. A huge step up technologically from the old style. It's been almost 3 months since I installed it and we're pleased as punch. A bit pricey? Yes. Worth it? Oh, heck yes!

These openers truly are nice and create a high end door system. I do suggest on normal radius tracks that you lift the horizontal tracks to a slight incline to keep as much tension on the torsion cables as possible. Most technicians already know this with jackshaft openers but for the homeowner/diy’er it’s important. Comes with all the bells and whistles. These openers are suited for many door sizes commercial and residential. Would recommend for any consumer that has the proper install requirements. Delivered with no damage and each parts included as described.