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

Easy to install with simple hand tools if you have basic mechanical/electrical skills. Instructions easy to follow. Took a little time getting the open/close force set. Easy to connect to WiFi and pair to vehicles. Very quiet and operates smoothly. Highly recommended.

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!

This is the best garage opener ever. It's relatively easy to install, fast and quite (super quite kind of freaky) . It's a much easier install over a traditional garage opener. The hardest part is most garage's don't have an outlet where this opener goes. If your handy with electrical, you should have no problems installing this. For the 8500w they have improved the connector that goes on the shaft. Instead of a dual clamp system and a set screw, they beefed up the connector and just went with set screws. They also give you LED lights that are superbright. I found all the controls including the wireless setup very intuitive and they actual give you a way to disable the clock on the display, NICE !!! Highly recommend. The only downside it's doesn't work with my homelink on my 2006 Honda Accord but works fine with my 2017 Odyssey. Not a huge deal and I new that going in. Update Feb 11th 2019. The -20 degrees days cause me to have to reprogram the garage door because of excessive downforce. It’s suppose to auto adjust based on the temperature but my guess is my spring tension went out of the range since I installed it in the hot summer months. No big deal. I just had to let it relearn what downforce was required and it’s worked fine since then. The nice thing about having the app set up on my phone is I got an alert the garage door wasn’t close. Another minor issue I learned was the WiFi does not stay powered on when a power outage occurs and the batter backup takes over. My WiFi and cable modem are on a UPS so theoretically they should both work as long as the internet isn’t down. Again not a huge deal but just something to be aware of.

What a great product! Install went smooth and the door opener works flawlessly. Just follow step by step and you wont have any problems. The hardest part was removing all the old junk and running the new wiring. I am super impressed and will be buying 2 more units for the other doors! I find that nowadays everything you buy is junk, but you get what you pay for-this is a quality product! Good job liftmaster!

This thing is great, works like a dream and is a huge upgrade from my old overhead opener. Install was a breeze, besides having to run some new wires since my old opener was is a different location. If you are on the fence about replace your old garage door opener, let this review be the reason you decide to go for it! Practically silent, allows you to use your phone to open and close the door remotely, the “deadbolt” lock feature is quite nice. All in all, very happy with the purchase, as other reviews say, it is on the pricier side, but to me it’s been well worth the money with the added convenience and security.

Easy install and works great. Would have liked a wireless wall control but overall very pleased with it. Love the app function

Happy with this purchase. Quiet and easy to install

Easy to install, works perfectly.

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