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Just swapped out my old garage door opener for a belt drive and wow what a difference
I used to have a chain drive opener that rattled the whole house every time I hit the button. Last weekend I put in a Chamberlain belt drive from Home Depot and now its dead quiet inside. Took me about 4 hours to swap it out but the instructions were pretty clear. Has anyone else made the switch and noticed less noise in your living room?
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caseythompson1mo ago
@moore.beth my chain drive has been silent for 15 years and cost way less.
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moore.beth1mo ago
Belt drives are a game changer for sure, especially if your living room or bedroom is right above the garage. That quiet operation is worth the extra cost when you don't have to jump every time someone comes home late at night lol. Plus they last longer with way less maintenance than a chain ever did.
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smith.nancy1mo ago
Oh man, you nailed it. I had a buddy who lived in a split-level house and his bedroom was basically right above the garage. His old chain opener sounded like a freight train every time his wife got home late from work. He finally switched to a belt drive and said it was like going from a jackhammer to a whisper. The maintenance thing is huge too, he was always fiddling with that rusted chain and tightening it up. Now he just forgets about it for years and it still works perfect. Seriously, the peace of mind alone is worth the extra cash if you ask me.
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