Amazon.com Review
Now when the power goes out, your garage door opener will still work. The Chamberlain Premium Whisper Drive Plus with EverCharge Standby Power System will operate the garage door opener for 20 cycles within a 24-hour period, and recharges automatically when the power comes back on. The safety and security features will continue to operate as well, ensuring your family is protected in a power failure. The opener also features smooth start and smooth stop to reduce the noise of the garage door as it opens and closes – perfect for homes with a room above the garage.
- 3/4 HPS* DC belt drive system for the ultimate in quiet performance
- Belt is built like a steel-belted tire, reinforced with flexible steel cords
- Auto force-sensing technology constantly monitors garage door opener system and adjusts forces to temperature fluctuations, floor height, and door track movement
- Enclosed gear case provides continuous lubrication and protection for longer life and smoother operation
- Quick-install rail system provides faster and easier installation – assembles in 60 seconds
- Delivers 200 watts of light with adjustable light time delay
- HomeLink compatible – the in-vehicle remote control system
- Includes two 3-button remote controls
* horsepower strength with same lifting force specifications
as 3/4 HP Chamberlain garage door openers
Safety and Security Features
- The Protector System safety sensors with Rapid-Snap brackets project an invisible light beam across the garage door opening and automatically reverse the door if anything interrupts the beam while the door is going down
- Sensing technology will stop the door from closing if contact is made with a person or object
- Opener lights turn on automatically when The Protector System’s infrared beam is broken
- Security+ anti-burglary technology assures a new code is sent every time the remote control is used
- PosiLock theft protection assures that once the door is closed, it says locked
- Manual release handle in case of power failure
Product Description
Works Even When Power Goes Out;Operates The Garage Door Opener For 20 Cycles Within A 24-Hour Period;Safety & Security Continues To Operate During Power Failure;Features Smooth Start & Smooth Stop;3/4 Hps(R) Dc Belt Drive System;Belt Is Reinforced With Fl
I didn’t know what to expect when I ordered this garage door opener. I did a lot of research and new that I was getting a good product, but I have never installed a garage door opener before.
I received the product in a timely fashion, but it sat for a week before I could get to it. I recruited my brother and father to help me install it. The install was very easy. I had to improvise a bit since the installation requires additional lumbar and hardware that doesn’t come in the box. That is acceptable though, since every installation is different.
Besides that, it took me about four hours to install. The product is AMAZING! Quiet, fast, and safe. Everyone who hears it, comments about how quiet it is. The sensor on the control unit turns the lights on when I walk into the garage. No need to reach for the light switch.
This unit came with a battery (in case of a power failure), and I was able to use it the other day when the power was out. How about that! No one in my neighborhood could open their garage door, except ME!!
I would highly recommend this to anyone interested.
I’ve owned this opener for about 6 months. It was easy to install and I’m very pleased with the quiet operation. However, after about one month of use, the battery became completely discharged. This would not be a big deal since I really don’t care about this feature but the opener beeps every 30 seconds to let you know of the issue. So, now I have to remove the battery on a monthly basis (not an easy task by the way) and recharge it just to get the opener to quit beepeing. The most disappointing part is that I emailed Chamberlain customer service several times but never got a response. Without this issue and the poor customer service, the opener would have received 4 stars.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good buy!
I had to replace our tired Craftsman garage door opener. I did some research and found Chamberlain had a great product and you got alot for what you paid.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Super quite……
This is a great product so far, but it was a little bit of a pain to install. The safety eyes aren’t very bright.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Whisper Quite
This product is incredible. Got in professionally installed, installer was amazed abt the amazon deal. I think Tape Drives are best and I highly recommend this.
This is in my opinion the best door opener on the market. It really is very quiet in comparison to chain door openers and people have commented about it. It features a heavy duty belt drive, two remotes, a keypad, a sensor that turns on the light for you, and best of all, battery backup operation. So if the power goes out this ones still works. I don’t believe any other unit on the market has this feature. I got my unit on sale at Menards for $189.
There are some potential cons. I had someone install it for me, and even though he rountinely installs garage door openers, he had a fair amount of trouble getting the remotes programmed, although everything else went smoothly. The 800, number’s automated menues left me with the impression that this is a common problem.
I have had the power go out twice since I got this, and the first time the battery backup inexplicably didn’t work, but the second time it worked flawlessly.
I was a little miffed I could not locate the 800 customer service number on chamberlain’s site, and had to find it elsewhere online. But as I think of it, even on Amazon, you have to look elsewhere online to find Amazon’s customer service number too.
The most serious issue, is the sensors, that you install near the base of the garage door, appear to glitch after awhile and need to be reset. I have recently had this happen twice now, where the door goes down three quarters of the way and then goes backup, with the light blinking. According to the help I got on the phone, this is a frequent problem, but easily fixed by reseting the sensors. I’m not sure if this is going to be a reocurring issue. Besides this, the unit has worked great.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy
I replaced a Craftsman 1/2 horse chain drive with this. The old opener finaly gave out. I spent the extra money for this 3/4 opener with the battery backup.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Quality Product
This product offers the best value for your dollar. It has all the necessary features and additional “nice-to-haves”.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Chamberlain WD962KD
The opener works as designed. The “learn” function for top to bottom opening adjustment could be better designed in that stopping the door at its maximum height requires many…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome opener
I installed this opener about a month ago. It truly is whisper quiet. All you hear is a hum from the opener and the wheels on the garage door.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
Used Craftsman chain g/o before. This one is quieter. However, the door and door track themselves causing the most noise, not the garage door opener.
1.0 out of 5 stars
WARNING! BIG MONEY for SHORT DOOR
Just a warning to others that this expensive door opener may well be a decent unit….BUT….get ready to spend another $40-$60 for the extension kit if you have an 8 foot tall…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great opener!
I purchased a pair of these units to replace two aged openers. They are whisper quiet, and slow near the end of travel. Very gentle. Easy to install.