Which is the best garage door opener company?

Finally ordered the 8500.

Thanks sammm!

^Nice! Good choice. :clap:

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^Nice! Good choice. :clap:

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sammm and the others that have the 8500: Does the package include one or two remotes?

^I think it was just 1, but I'm not positive. Should be listed where you ordered it from?

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Originally Posted by sammm

^I think it was just 1, but I'm not positive. Should be listed where you ordered it from?

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The pictures on Amazon show one remote and their product description doesn't specify...

Mine just came with one. You can add a keychain remote for about $20, or they also sell an internet gateway device that allows you to control it from your phone.

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Originally Posted by Titus

Mine just came with one. You can add a keychain remote for about $20, or they also sell an internet gateway device that allows you to control it from your phone.

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Thank you, that's what I thought. Just wanted to make sure :)

So, I installed the LM 8500 and it works great. This is an awesome value given the DIY-ness, quality, performance and number of components that make up the kit.

Thanks again sammm.

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Originally Posted by Run_Amok

So, I installed the LM 8500 and it works great. This is an awesome value given the DIY-ness, quality, performance and number of components that make up the kit.

Thanks again sammm.

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You're welcome. Glad it worked out for you.

Has anyone seen or tried one of these?

http://www.ryobitools.com/gdo/

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Originally Posted by Dave04

Has anyone seen or tried one of these?

http://www.ryobitools.com/gdo/

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Looks pretty cool!

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In CA, home garages have two vents near the floor and one larger vent near the ceiling, which helps heat escape to the atmosphere. Most of the residential garages that I have seen in TX do not have vents, which is probably due to the very low temps during the winter months?

The LM 8500's side-mount design frees up overhead space (and ideal location) for a ceiling fan, which is what I have done in my garage. Now, when hot cars are in the garage I can leave the door open a few inches and use the fan to circulate air / push out the heat.

BTW, this GDO is the first that I have had equipped with a motion sensor for the light. It's so dang convenient! I love this feature!

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In CA, home garages have two vents near the floor and one larger vent near the ceiling, which helps heat escape to the atmosphere. Most of the residential garages that I have seen in TX do not have vents, which is probably due to the very low temps during the winter months?

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What type of vents? It doesn't really get that cold here, at least not for long stretches. My attic access is in the garage, and I keep it propped open a bit during the summer so some of the garage hot air will get sucked up in to the attic.

I'd guess its a combination of the colder winters and more humid air, compared to large swaths of California.