Really considering this unit in my new house, a detail I can’t find anywhere is whether or not this model (or the LiftMaster counterpart) support the HomeLink feature found in most cars these days, this negates the need for multiple remotes if so.
Excellent question. I believe there's a number of installers and technicians that are utilizing the same sensors just to save the newer sensors for a rainy day. Yet the manufacturer might encourage to replace the sensors simply for the warranty benefit. That is to ensure that the opener is working to design. Thanks for your question!
Bought a Tesla Model X with the wing doors. I need a side mounted opener ad my current one linits the door from fully opening because of the manual "v" metal release jack directly over the doors.
Great video! I install a lot of doors and motors for large local lumber yard. They called me to tell me today that they ordered a skid of these chamberlain side mounts instead of the 98022 side mounts that they usually push. They wanna try them because they are more cost efficient for the customer. I’m looking forward to trying these out since the 98022 has its issues. If anyone has any issues or tips for these things please let me know!
I've installed 2 of these wall mounted openers. Both work great. I recommend to others... Yes. Configuring its up/down movement and its other features are "a pain". Read the manual really slowly with a large cup of hot coffee and a good set of reading glasses. After the 3rd "read", I got it configured / working properly. As others mentioned, go slow with its wiring connections and its profile / up & down configurations.. It's worth it by going slow....
That is a great question I have yet to have a force close issue problem with the Chamberlain opener. Yet I have heard within the community some experiences where the opener will not close. What type of garage door are you installing this unit on?
Just installed one Saturday on a 10x8 door and regardless of how i adjusted the torsion spring, it refuses to go down during the force learning step. I have 4” cable drums so I used profile 1. After spending hours trying more spring tension and less spring tension and adjusting tracks, I tried profile 3 for 6” drums and it worked perfectly. No clue what it thought the issue was. Hopefully it doesn’t really matter.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Yes it seems that utilizing a door profile that is higher than the first two will allow the operator to work normally. Nevertheless I am concerned that this method has to be used in order to trick the operator to think that it's working a high lift door. More importantly if this opener is set to that profile then how will the detect cable Slack in the event that the cables do loosen? I'm just not sure how that process works when we're technically tricking the system to think that it's operating a high lift door. But I do hope that your new investment does not give you any troubles.
@@sosgds I chatted with support and didn’t get much help. I plan to call them and see what else they suggest or if they indicate it is an issue. Thanks for the videos. Very helpful in deciding to get RJO101. Went with chamberlain because other openers in our attached garage are on MyQ. It was easy to add the 3rd one in my shop to the app. It is extremely quiet and smooth.
looking to change my 4 motors to 4 wall mount openers in my garage shed to add car lifts. the chamberlain RJ0101 is better than the 98022 and the Genie 6000 series in your opinion?
I recently purchased a chamberlain RJO101. Problem is I have a WDTM system - provided by home builder. I got quotes to convert from a WDTM to a torsion system but the costs seem overpriced. Would it be possible to use an adaptor kit, similar to TorqueMaster® Adapter Kit - 41032R in order to install the wall mount chamberlain to my WDTM?
That is a fantastic question. Unfortunately I have yet to try it for my customers. The majority of them are not crazy about a secondary adapter that has its own moving parts that could fail completely outside of the garage door opener. I'm intrigued to find out how much they're charging you for a torsion conversion from a torque Master spring system.
Great question. It's held up with our customers. Yet we still lead with the Genie 6170 when it comes to offering a wall mount garage door opener option.
I have an older 16x8 solid wood panels garage door. Pretty heavy overall. Do you recommend using this wall mount or any wall mount for the wieght of my door? Or use the conventional overhead type garage door opener?
That's a great question! My belief is a custom wood door like the size you have is better suited for an overhead garage door opener. Especially if you have a very thick wood door with an overlay. Now, that's my professional opinion. That being said there are a number of wood garage doors that are operated with a wall mount garage door opener. If you do choose to go that route I highly recommend going with a ProLine opener as opposed to one of the retail openers.
Hello, I have 2 - 10'x10' steel roll up "Heavy" doors. I tried to install a conventional garage door opener, a 1/2 hp chain drive, then a 2 hp screw drive and only the 2 hp screw drive lifted it 6'. I was thinking of trying a side mount, but my shafts only protrude 3/8" from the cotter pin. Any solutions? Thank you! Subbed.
Any experience with this new model when using pusher springs? I have them on another door to avoid cable slack and tripping the cable monitor switch on the older model chamberlain. Wasn’t sure if the new software would throw an error because of those pushers when the door 1st starts to close.
I've had nothing but issues with mine. Works great for about 20 cycles it seems, then I get an Excessive openning force error and it wont open. Brand new door, track and springs. Perfectly balanced. Profile set correctly and even tech support is stumped. Awaiting a new logic board and travel module to see if that fixes the issue.
Thank you so much for your feedback. Yes I've installed several newer units and as of right now none of them have displayed the excessive force issue. Did LiftMaster insist that you update the software through their MyQ app?
@@sosgds they looked at my “MyQ account” and saw that the firmware was the latest. I installed the new logic board and travel module yesterday. Worked great yesterday and lo and behold today at the 20th cycle, it locked up and gave me the excessive force error. I pulled the cable to release the door and it was moving perfectly fine under my power. Chamberlain told me to try new profiles. I’m on profile 3 now (tried 1 & 2 with same results). My door is a 7’x16’ insulated CHI door with a 4” drum. 🤷🏼♂️
Ok, I feel dumb...kind of. Found that since the door isn't being opened by a traditional GDO (pulling from center of top panel). My door was, on occassion, hitting the door frame causing the excessive force issue. Funny thing is, almost eveytime I manipulated the door by hand after the excessive force, it worked fine. The last time the door would not open, I pulled the release and attempted to open it by hand and it would not open. That is how I found the issue. Everytime before that, it would open fine by hand. It was adjusted just enough to hit that frame every once and a while (once a day sometimes). I made an adjustemtn to the bracket which pulled the top panel inward about a 1/4 and I havent had the problem since. So since this GDO doesn't pull from the top panel to open, thus taking the frame out of play all together, the Jackshaft opener just lifts up.
Great question. My money is still on the Genie B6172. Although Genie's wall mount offering is older, it's had the time to work out the bugs. Chamberlain/LiftMaster's wall mount garage door opener is still working out the bugs.
Hey Im trying to decide between this Chamberlain, the liftmaster 98022, and 98032 Heavy Duty. I have a basic residental door that is 14ft W x 8ft H, however its going to be a high lift so the door opener will be placed at around the 11-12ft mark. Ive seen that all three of these should be able to handle my situation, im just wondering what would be better for longevity?
Great question! They all will handle a high lift garage door configuration. I would be inclined to install the 98022. The 98032 is more of a light duty commercial opener.
I ended up throwing my 98022 in the trash and reinstalling my center mount hanging opener. I am going to watch your channel to see if any issues develop in the coming months. If it seems to hold up with no issues, I will go ahead and buy this one.
One caveat that is not talked about enough for DIY wall-mount installs is getting the door weight and tracks properly set so that the door does not lag (creating cable slack) on the way down.
That is a great point! Thank you for sharing it. I just did a job this week where cables had slack on a CHI door with an 8500W. I had to lower the left tracks in order to get the cables to not slack.
@@johnnywalker5635 it’s an issue when converting from a conventional track-style opener that pushes/pulls on the door vs a wall-mount that just operates the torsion bar and relies on gravity to close the door. Most installs call for level tracks and balancing the door against the springs as neutral as possible. That’s not ideal for a wall-mount. If the door doesn’t keep weight on the cables at any point in the travel, there’s a good chance the cables will unwind rapidly from the drums and create a real problem. Plus, an overhead door with no cable tension is a major safety hazard if it’s not connected to an opener.
Yes that is a great perk and the LCD is very bright. Yet with the motion sensors the LED light fixture is very responsive. It can turn on with the slightest movement in the garage. Thanks for your comment!
The display on my 8500W times out and goes blank and the motion sensor doesn't have much range, so you have to be within 5-10 feet of it before it picks you up and turns the display back on along with the light.
Hello! Thanks for the question! I don't have a favorite brand perse. But for trolley openers I like the LM 84504R. The wall mount GDO I prefer is the Genie 6170. What's your favorite GDO?
Looks like a great unit. However, until they add Apple HomeKit connectivity, I will not buy. I’m not interested in yet another system to have to control my already well appointed smart home.
Well worth the cost. No remotes in the car parked overnight in the driveway. So someone can break the car window and gain access inside your home if you have a door in and don’t lock the door like we do
Really considering this unit in my new house, a detail I can’t find anywhere is whether or not this model (or the LiftMaster counterpart) support the HomeLink feature found in most cars these days, this negates the need for multiple remotes if so.
Great question. Yes it will support HomeLink for newer model vehicles.
Con? Monthly subscription to use full features is a con to me.
I am replacing an 8500 (Red & Black model) will this slide right in and utilize the existing sensors?
Excellent question.
I believe there's a number of installers and technicians that are utilizing the same sensors just to save the newer sensors for a rainy day. Yet the manufacturer might encourage to replace the sensors simply for the warranty benefit. That is to ensure that the opener is working to design. Thanks for your question!
Bought a Tesla Model X with the wing doors. I need a side mounted opener ad my current one linits the door from fully opening because of the manual "v" metal release jack directly over the doors.
That's an excellent application of using a wall mount garage door opener motor. Thanks for the feedback.
Great video! I install a lot of doors and motors for large local lumber yard. They called me to tell me today that they ordered a skid of these chamberlain side mounts instead of the 98022 side mounts that they usually push. They wanna try them because they are more cost efficient for the customer. I’m looking forward to trying these out since the 98022 has its issues. If anyone has any issues or tips for these things please let me know!
I've installed 2 of these wall mounted openers. Both work great. I recommend to others... Yes. Configuring its up/down movement and its other features are "a pain". Read the manual really slowly with a large cup of hot coffee and a good set of reading glasses. After the 3rd "read", I got it configured / working properly. As others mentioned, go slow with its wiring connections and its profile / up & down configurations.. It's worth it by going slow....
Just installed mine. Notciced a wobble when in use. Looked at Chamberlains install video and it has the same. Normal?
Wondering the same.
Does this have the error code issues that have plagued the 98022 lift master?
That is a great question I have yet to have a force close issue problem with the Chamberlain opener. Yet I have heard within the community some experiences where the opener will not close.
What type of garage door are you installing this unit on?
Just installed one Saturday on a 10x8 door and regardless of how i adjusted the torsion spring, it refuses to go down during the force learning step. I have 4” cable drums so I used profile 1. After spending hours trying more spring tension and less spring tension and adjusting tracks, I tried profile 3 for 6” drums and it worked perfectly. No clue what it thought the issue was. Hopefully it doesn’t really matter.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Yes it seems that utilizing a door profile that is higher than the first two will allow the operator to work normally. Nevertheless I am concerned that this method has to be used in order to trick the operator to think that it's working a high lift door.
More importantly if this opener is set to that profile then how will the detect cable Slack in the event that the cables do loosen? I'm just not sure how that process works when we're technically tricking the system to think that it's operating a high lift door.
But I do hope that your new investment does not give you any troubles.
@@sosgds I chatted with support and didn’t get much help. I plan to call them and see what else they suggest or if they indicate it is an issue. Thanks for the videos. Very helpful in deciding to get RJO101. Went with chamberlain because other openers in our attached garage are on MyQ. It was easy to add the 3rd one in my shop to the app. It is extremely quiet and smooth.
looking to change my 4 motors to 4 wall mount openers in my garage shed to add car lifts. the chamberlain RJ0101 is better than the 98022 and the Genie 6000 series in your opinion?
Thanks for the question! My choice of wall mount openers would look like this.
1. Genie 6170
2. Chamberlain RJO101
3. LiftMaster 98022
Can I use this opener on the door with 12” radius?
Hello! That's a great question. You most definitely can.
Yet It's also important to make sure that tracks are aligned and properly set.
can you compare it to the Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener? i was looking at getting this one this year.
Hello. I can make a video between these two wall mount GDOs.
I recently purchased a chamberlain RJO101. Problem is I have a WDTM system - provided by home builder. I got quotes to convert from a WDTM to a torsion system but the costs seem overpriced.
Would it be possible to use an adaptor kit, similar to TorqueMaster® Adapter Kit - 41032R in order to install the wall mount chamberlain to my WDTM?
That is a fantastic question. Unfortunately I have yet to try it for my customers. The majority of them are not crazy about a secondary adapter that has its own moving parts that could fail completely outside of the garage door opener.
I'm intrigued to find out how much they're charging you for a torsion conversion from a torque Master spring system.
Looking for getting one like this today. Is this the best unit compared to competition?
Great question. It's held up with our customers. Yet we still lead with the Genie 6170 when it comes to offering a wall mount garage door opener option.
@@sosgds what are the reasons you choose the Genie over the CHamberlain?
@@DB-GGWW Great question. The wireless wall console, no cable tension monitor, and the compact design make this my wall mount garage opener of choice.
I have an older 16x8 solid wood panels garage door. Pretty heavy overall. Do you recommend using this wall mount or any wall mount for the wieght of my door? Or use the conventional overhead type garage door opener?
That's a great question! My belief is a custom wood door like the size you have is better suited for an overhead garage door opener. Especially if you have a very thick wood door with an overlay. Now, that's my professional opinion.
That being said there are a number of wood garage doors that are operated with a wall mount garage door opener. If you do choose to go that route I highly recommend going with a ProLine opener as opposed to one of the retail openers.
@@sosgds will this handle a 16x11 standard steel insulated door?
@@gliderydin2911 yes indeed! Adore that size is probably no more than 260 lbs.
Hello, I have 2 - 10'x10' steel roll up "Heavy" doors. I tried to install a conventional garage door opener, a 1/2 hp chain drive, then a 2 hp screw drive and only the 2 hp screw drive lifted it 6'. I was thinking of trying a side mount, but my shafts only protrude 3/8" from the cotter pin. Any solutions? Thank you! Subbed.
Hello! Thank you for your question.
What type of build materials are your 10x10 doors?
How hard are the garage doors able to lift by hand?
Any experience with this new model when using pusher springs? I have them on another door to avoid cable slack and tripping the cable monitor switch on the older model chamberlain. Wasn’t sure if the new software would throw an error because of those pushers when the door 1st starts to close.
Excellent, i think this might be the one for me. Thanks for the info.
How much room do you need from Wall to track for this side mount?
Hello! Great question!
From the wall to the horizontal tracks I usually prefer 10 inches. You might be able to squeeze it into an 8.5" space.
@@sosgds excellent I have 11" on one side. Can you change a low clearance spring and cable system into a sprung bar system
I've had nothing but issues with mine. Works great for about 20 cycles it seems, then I get an Excessive openning force error and it wont open. Brand new door, track and springs. Perfectly balanced. Profile set correctly and even tech support is stumped. Awaiting a new logic board and travel module to see if that fixes the issue.
Thank you so much for your feedback. Yes I've installed several newer units and as of right now none of them have displayed the excessive force issue.
Did LiftMaster insist that you update the software through their MyQ app?
@@sosgds they looked at my “MyQ account” and saw that the firmware was the latest. I installed the new logic board and travel module yesterday. Worked great yesterday and lo and behold today at the 20th cycle, it locked up and gave me the excessive force error. I pulled the cable to release the door and it was moving perfectly fine under my power. Chamberlain told me to try new profiles. I’m on profile 3 now (tried 1 & 2 with same results). My door is a 7’x16’ insulated CHI door with a 4” drum. 🤷🏼♂️
Ok, I feel dumb...kind of. Found that since the door isn't being opened by a traditional GDO (pulling from center of top panel). My door was, on occassion, hitting the door frame causing the excessive force issue. Funny thing is, almost eveytime I manipulated the door by hand after the excessive force, it worked fine. The last time the door would not open, I pulled the release and attempted to open it by hand and it would not open. That is how I found the issue. Everytime before that, it would open fine by hand. It was adjusted just enough to hit that frame every once and a while (once a day sometimes). I made an adjustemtn to the bracket which pulled the top panel inward about a 1/4 and I havent had the problem since. So since this GDO doesn't pull from the top panel to open, thus taking the frame out of play all together, the Jackshaft opener just lifts up.
@@Firemedic4500 Very interesting.
So in essence the excessive force issue was because the door frame was being hit opening. What about closing?
@@sosgdssmooth as silk closing. Going on 3 days without a hiccup
I have a Liftmaster model 8500W and have had no issues at all. Except when the WiFi goes out.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
So how is your 8500w operating? Well, I hope!
@@swainlach4587 perfect
How does it compare to the Genie B6172H in your opinion? Thank you!
Great question.
My money is still on the Genie B6172. Although Genie's wall mount offering is older, it's had the time to work out the bugs. Chamberlain/LiftMaster's wall mount garage door opener is still working out the bugs.
Hey Im trying to decide between this Chamberlain, the liftmaster 98022, and 98032 Heavy Duty.
I have a basic residental door that is 14ft W x 8ft H, however its going to be a high lift so the door opener will be placed at around the 11-12ft mark.
Ive seen that all three of these should be able to handle my situation, im just wondering what would be better for longevity?
Great question! They all will handle a high lift garage door configuration. I would be inclined to install the 98022. The 98032 is more of a light duty commercial opener.
Infinity Shield Question. Does the sun impact these like the normal sensors?
I ended up throwing my 98022 in the trash and reinstalling my center mount hanging opener. I am going to watch your channel to see if any issues develop in the coming months. If it seems to hold up with no issues, I will go ahead and buy this one.
Wow! I feel your frustration my friend.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! I hope it all works out!
One caveat that is not talked about enough for DIY wall-mount installs is getting the door weight and tracks properly set so that the door does not lag (creating cable slack) on the way down.
That is a great point! Thank you for sharing it.
I just did a job this week where cables had slack on a CHI door with an 8500W. I had to lower the left tracks in order to get the cables to not slack.
Gofast. I'd say that's a point for door install. Not opener motor install.
@@johnnywalker5635 it’s an issue when converting from a conventional track-style opener that pushes/pulls on the door vs a wall-mount that just operates the torsion bar and relies on gravity to close the door. Most installs call for level tracks and balancing the door against the springs as neutral as possible. That’s not ideal for a wall-mount. If the door doesn’t keep weight on the cables at any point in the travel, there’s a good chance the cables will unwind rapidly from the drums and create a real problem. Plus, an overhead door with no cable tension is a major safety hazard if it’s not connected to an opener.
I was about to buy the 98022, but you talked me into this unit instead. Just picked one up!
Please let us know how it goes for you.
Another benefit of the display on the wall button - You're able to find it very easily in the dark.
Yes that is a great perk and the LCD is very bright. Yet with the motion sensors the LED light fixture is very responsive. It can turn on with the slightest movement in the garage.
Thanks for your comment!
The display on my 8500W times out and goes blank and the motion sensor doesn't have much range, so you have to be within 5-10 feet of it before it picks you up and turns the display back on along with the light.
Battery backup?
Yes and it's proven to be a great feature for many that have special needs.
I see you wearing a McKinney hat. Do you service McKinney by chance?
Hello!
Unfortunately I don't. I grew up in McKinney. It has a special place in my heart.
@@sosgds very cool! I've been here for the past ~10 years. Would love to find a quality service team here but they seem few and far between.
Does it wake up the neighborhood when you lower the door? If so, I'm not a fan. That damn BEEEEP that some of them produce is a non-starter for me.
What's your favorite garage door openers brand
Hello! Thanks for the question!
I don't have a favorite brand perse. But for trolley openers I like the LM 84504R. The wall mount GDO I prefer is the Genie 6170.
What's your favorite GDO?
I like genie because there quieter than the liftmaster and also like there wall mount openers
Looks like a great unit. However, until they add Apple HomeKit connectivity, I will not buy. I’m not interested in yet another system to have to control my already well appointed smart home.
I installed a RATGDO and couldn’t be happier. Look into it. Does it work with your automation, I’m not sure. But investigate.
@@techguy3507 you used that with this garage door opener?
Junk!
Replaced it once and still having problems getting the door to go down and it was installed by garage door company.
Which model?
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Lost me. $500
Thanks for the feedback!
What's the most you would spend for a garage door opener like this?
Well worth the cost. No remotes in the car parked overnight in the driveway. So someone can break the car window and gain access inside your home if you have a door in and don’t lock the door like we do
Try sitting on your hands - VERY distracting.
Fascinating.
Useless
Which model?