Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R
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Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R Reviews


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3.12 of 5 (by 16 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 50% of reviewers recommend (8 out of 16)

Pros
  • quiet (6)
  • good range (4)
  • i wish i had a pro (1)
Cons
  • doesn't work most of the time (3)
  • remote falls out of holder (2)
  • loud (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive is quiet!”

My old Genie Blue Max was 18 years old and finally gave out. So I thought I could repair it, but no repair parts were available anymore. So I thought I would stick with Genie and purchased a Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive. I am a handy person and thought that Genie would use... read full review »
Posted on Feb 04, 2011
Most Helpful Critical Review

“No Good”

I personally installed a different brand over 25 years ago and it finally died.  In the 25 years, not a peep from the unit and it worked flawlessly all during that time.  That was then, this is now.  I replaced it with this one and had Sears do the installation.  Since its been installed, I've had...

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Posted on Oct 12, 2010

Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift... Reviews

Displaying reviews 1 - 13 of 16 in total

“Simple and Quiet!”

This was easy to install and is very quiet! A great choice for the money for the home garage door opener! Great value.
Posted on Mar 28, 2011

“Genie GDO 2060 is a constant problem”

I bought the Genie 2060 on 4-19-09 at ***** Bryan Tx for walk out the door price of $174. ***** installed it for $125. The lower closing switch failed within 6 mos. They repaired free. Within 18 mos. the system failed 3 more times. The last time it bent the rail because the lower limit switch failed for the 3rd time. That caused the auto reversing to fail causing the door to continue trying to close, bending the rail. On top of this, the push button closer failed and you had to hold the button down to close the door. It would cost more to repair than replace so I'am buying a new one but it won't...

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Posted on Dec 16, 2010

“Fine garage door opener for the price!”

I did some research online and in Consumer reports.  I settled on the Genie because it had the feaured I wanted (price, two remotes, quiet) at a great price.  I paid for installation and everything went just fine.  We've had the garage door opener for 6 months now and my only complaint is that the remote tumbles out of the clip that holds it to the visor...which can be distracting when pulling into your driveway.

I would recommend this door opener to a friend any time; it's a great deal for the price.
Posted on Sep 11, 2010

“DO NOT BUY!”

Maybe you have had Genie in the past, however this Genie takes on a new meaning.

I SUGGEST YOU DO NOT BUY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

It is LOUD (Screw Drives are suppose to be quiter) and I have had nothing but problems with it from day one.

I had Sears install it, so it shouldn't be the installation.

SAVE YOUR SELF THE HEADACHE.
Posted on Oct 26, 2009

“The screaming Genie. terrible.”

I think that this opener is over rated. It is the loudest, screaming opener I have ever heard. My wife is an extremely light sleeper, so this is the wrong opener. our bedroom is not even over the garage, and we can hear it too well. It also is the most unreliable opener. half the time, I have to push the remote/clickers 10 times! Standing in the driveway! The safety sensors will get nocked a tiny bit. Thats normal, right? Not for a Genie. It wont even close when this happens. And don't even try realigning them. I do not recommend this unit to anyone garage attached or not.
Posted on Jul 07, 2009

“Reliable but LOUD”

Getting ready to replace door and opener after 9 years. The only problem is the opener is the loudest I've heard, and seems to be amplified through the ceiling into the bedroom above. If noise is no concern, this would be a great opener.
Posted on Feb 12, 2009

“Genie garage door opener”

Over the years I have installed 4 of these Genie garage door openers in various homes we've lived in. The screw drive is far superior to chain drive with none of the herky-jerk of the chain and less noise to boot. This latest Genie's instructions were not as good as earlier ones. Double check position of the open and close door stops on the rail before operating.
Posted on Feb 06, 2008

“5 stars”

I have this opener and am very pleased w/ it. To Leah, the other poster, you need to use a broom handle or similar item and press the manual release up (the part that the string is attached to). Then press the wall button once to close and again to open. This will engage the screw into the proper place. I am sure this will fix the problem then you will love this item.
Posted on May 20, 2007

“works ok but not very strong”

This opener is smooth and quiet. I like the homelink feature because my car has homelink and I do not need a remote in it. Installation was easy enough but I was disappointed in the lack of power. I had to get new door springs for this opener to be able to open it. It can only lift 20-25 lbs. The old Craftsman could easily lift twice that or more.
Posted on Apr 10, 2008

“Can't get it to work”

I bought this a month ago. My husband installed it as he did with our old craftsman, but this one won't work. He has been through the directions over and over yet he can't find anything hooked up wrong. All the lights on the buttons and the garage light work. When you push the button it makes a noise like it wants to open the door yet the door doesn't move. Buy the craftsman.
Posted on May 02, 2007

“First time garage door installer”

I went to Sears wanting to buy 2 garage door openers. I wanted them screw driven because they are more silent then chain ones. Well they where out of the craftsman version of it so I bought these. The construction of the metal links looks very well made. The instructions where fairly easy to follow, just make sure you use the locking clip as you are connecting the main beam. The unit is not as quiet as I hoped but it is quieter then the chain link ones I have heard. I just installed these units this past Saturday so I cant comment on riability yet. I cant compare them to other garage door openers... read full review »
Posted on May 10, 2007

“easy to install. quiet operation.”

easy to install in several hours as replacement unit. this unit operates very quiet. and my last unit lasted 8 yrs. good price.
Posted on Jul 13, 2011

“Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive - good!”

I bought this direct lift screew drive about three years ago and I find it very good for the price.  There is not too much noise coming from it works.  It is very easy to install, if you like to make some of your fixing in home I am sure you will be able to install it with-out any worries.
Posted on Nov 18, 2011

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