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

henryaga says "Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive - good!" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

henryaga — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:11:28 GMT

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.

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DIYPHX says "easy to install. quiet operation." about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

DIYPHX — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:33:32 GMT

easy to install in several hours as replacement unit. this unit operates very quiet. and my last unit lasted 8 yrs. good price.

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asluka says "Simple and Quiet!" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

asluka — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:25:32 GMT

This was easy to install and is very quiet! A great choice for the money for the home garage door opener! Great value.

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drtooth says "Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive is quiet!" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

drtooth — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:26:45 GMT

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 some of the same brackets and I was correct. I was able to install the track using the old track mount and the unit using the old angle irons as well. It took a couple of hours to put the unit together using the picture instruction manual. Have a friend hep raise the track and unit into place. You have to make sure you mount the safety beam, it won't work if you try to by-pass it. The wall switch turns on the light independently also, which is a cool feature. You can also turn off the unit for vacations if you don't want it to open while you are gone. The old Genie pad on the outside of my door works with this unit as well. I have a heavy door. It is a 2-car garage door with cedar......

tomcat77845 says "Genie GDO 2060 is a constant problem" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

tomcat77845 — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:46:47 GMT

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 be a Genie. The factory rep said I had a installation problem and the switch failure was my problem because of moisture and corrosion. The warranty was useless to me.

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kscarvalho says "No Good" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

kscarvalho — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:32:19 GMT

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 nothing but trouble from day one. Limit switches are a pain, the installer didn't do a good job so they kept moving. Now, the door is at a point where it only operates when it wants to. It'll go up, and then never go down no matter how many times you push the button. (manual or remote) I then have to unplug the unit, use the manual lever to "unhook" the door and then after doing this a couple of times, it decides to work again. I've only had the unit 6-months and I'm already talking about replacing it. All that money out the window.

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Rocksniffer says "Fine garage door opener for the price!" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

Rocksniffer — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:23:10 GMT

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.

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BAD-PRODUCT says "DO NOT BUY!" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

BAD-PRODUCT — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:37:26 GMT

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.

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liftmaster says "The screaming Genie. terrible." about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

sears-feed — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:00:04 GMT

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....

Anon7 says "Reliable but LOUD" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

sears-feed — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:30:04 GMT

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....

hswaters says "works ok but not very strong" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

sears-feed — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:45:11 GMT

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....

DSirlz says "Genie garage door opener" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

sears-feed — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:00:24 GMT

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....

DenisePom says "5 stars" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

sears-feed — Sun, 20 May 2007 22:45:05 GMT

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....

martinje says "First time garage door installer" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

sears-feed — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:45:36 GMT

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 because this is the first time I install them, I just closed on my house last week. I will keep ya posted if I do have an issue....

nach says "Genie Garage door opener" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

sears-feed — Thu, 03 May 2007 21:15:18 GMT

It is realiable and last 10-15 years. Company has good standing and stand behind its product. Good customer service....

leahm says "Can't get it to work" about Genie Garage Door Opener 1/2 hp DirectLift Screw Drive with 2 Multi-function Remote Controls 36280R

sears-feed — Thu, 03 May 2007 02:45:07 GMT

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....