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Automatic Gate Opener - Liftmaster?
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:16 pm
I'm looking to turn my manual gate into an automatic gate. Probably leaning towards solar.
How does the brand Liftmaster compare on the market? I have it for my garage door opener and haven't had any issues -- assuming they build a quality opener for a gate as well?
How does the brand Liftmaster compare on the market? I have it for my garage door opener and haven't had any issues -- assuming they build a quality opener for a gate as well?
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:17 pm to Will Cover
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Liftmaster
that's the way to go for residential openers right now
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:22 pm to BasilFawlty
Appreciate the responses.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:23 pm to 777Tiger
Installed estimated cost for single swing gate mounted to a steel post?
Prefer solar with a battery back-up, if option is available.
Prefer solar with a battery back-up, if option is available.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:25 pm to Will Cover
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Installed estimated cost for single swing gate mounted to a steel post?
lot of variables there, what kind of gate, size, etc., LiftMaster doesn't make the gate, that would be sort of you shopping for what you'd prefer
if you're in south La you could draw up what you'd like and probably get it done nicely and reasonably at a welding shop, what with all of the oilfield welding baws down there
This post was edited on 10/11/18 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:26 pm to Will Cover
Yep, Liftmaster. We have it on three different gates. Only issue we had is the remote not working for the main gate into one neighborhood. Had it replaced and still didn't work. HOA said they got a bad batch and ordered more. It's working just fine now.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:40 pm to 777Tiger
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lot of variables there, what kind of gate, size, etc.
Gate is already installed. Wrought iron. Single swing. Steel posts enclosed.
Approximately 14 ft. wide.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:44 pm to Will Cover
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Gate is already installed
that's different, I just bought two openers for garage doors for $175 each but I have a contractor's license and a tax ID #, I have a friend that buys the same opener and charges just under a grand to install them, so there's some wiggle room, if you're kind of handy with tools you could install it yourself, where are you located?
ETA: if you don't want the hassle I'd shop around with overhead door companies, or if you know someone with a tax ID you could get them to buy it for you and hire a carpenter/handyman to install it
This post was edited on 10/11/18 at 4:47 pm
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:55 pm to 777Tiger
I'm definitely not handy. I've called two companies and both have recommended Liftmaster for residential. I'm all for someone making an honest wage and profit --- but am curious if I can find the Liftmaster LA400 for less online --- although warranty and service issues would be on me ...
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:59 pm to Will Cover
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although warranty and service issues would be on me ...
might be the simplest to go with a local installer then, Liftmaster will have a longer warranty on the operator than the installer will warranty their labor, shop around though, those guys have a tight margin and are usually hungry, I wouldn't think it'll will be anything exorbitant though
Posted on 10/11/18 at 5:08 pm to Will Cover
I have a Liftmaster on my double garage door..It was installed when I bought my house. On the remote it says 1999. Knock on wood it hasn't given me on issues.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 5:34 pm to Will Cover
Amko out of Gonzales installed my LiftMaster on my gate. Cheapest and great customer service
Posted on 10/11/18 at 5:39 pm to thatguy
Appreciate the recommendation.
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