The SilentMax 1000 provides intelligent design for the homeowner that wants quiet performance with superior design and maximum convenience. HPc* Power Plus motor Limited Lifetime Motor & Gearbox Warranty 2 light bulbs (100 watts max per bulb) GenieSense Monitoring and Diagnostic Technology Compatible with Aladdin Connect HomeLink & Car2U compatible Here's some of the best reviews & testimonials about the SilentMax 1000 garage door opener: The SilentMax1000 is an excellent product... The SilentMax1000 is an excellent product. This is the 4th garage door opener I've had and the best by far. It's quiet and quickly opens/closes. Home Depot - 5 out of 5 stars / Full review All I can say is wow! My 13 year old Genie opener died earlier this week. Decided to spring for another Genie opener, my door is kind of heavy, decided to give this one a try. My impression: 1) Installation - Genie gets a A+ for their super easy to understand instructions and packaging of small parts.
All I can say is wow! 2) Design - This 3/4 hp model is packaged small and it light. Easy to install by design. 3) Programming - I was worried about having to enter "programming purgatory" to get this thing to work. Actually was quite surprised how easy it was to program and get to work. 4) Compatibility - I was able to use my old Genie remotes and the Genie electric eyes (Safe-T-Beam System) located at the front of the garage! Even my 2005 Chrysler was able to be programmed to open this new door! 5) Speed and quiet - yes this opener is fast enough and quiet. In summary, as of this morning with 1 day of use I am thoroughly impressed with this opener. This unit is so quiet that the neighbors don't know when I'm coming or going... Highly recommend this garage door opener. Easy installation... had it up and working in about a hr. Very quiet!! Operates so quietly I can sneak out for a beer without my honey knowing... Installed and adjusted in under 3 hours. Came with openers pre programed, worked great, no setup.
Operates so quietly I can sneak out for a beer without my honey knowing. I installed the opener in about two hours, programmed four openers, works great Good value, easy to install, and I did it solo. The directions were clear and easy to understand, and the parts were easy to identify. I had to replace the original opener on my garage - and this was a great choice! Canadian Tire - 5 out of 5 stars / Full review Quiet, strong, not a lick of trouble in a years worth of use. Nice job Genie folks... After 23 years my Genie screw drive opener decided it was tired and gave up the ghost. Went to Home Depot and looked over what they had and thought this SilentMax 1000 sounded like it would work fine for my application. I’ve had chain drives, screw drives and tape drives but never a belt drive but thought it should quiet with a belt. Just hope the belt lasts a long time, which it should since it’s steel reinforced. This was definitely the easiest installation of an opener I’ve ever done.
Went together easy, mounted easy and setup was very easy. Some things actually do get better over time. The first time I used it I was very surprised by how quiet it is. So if you worry about not hearing the door open in the middle of the night, this thing is probably gonna make you worry a lot more. A nice feature that should have been implemented years ago is the front facing light bulbs. Most people walk to the front of their vehicle to enter their home and now I can see. Also like that the door slows down as it closes and opens to it full extent. Doesn’t have the abrupt stop action like before. Nice job Genie folks. The soft close/open feature is great... It is also very quiet... If you follow the instructions it is easy to install. The belt is contained inside the rail so it doesn't sag like other current belt drives. The soft close/open feature is great for setting the door to close tightly. I've owned a number of garage door openers for two doors over the last 30 years.
None has ever been as quiet as this one. I'd recommend this to anyone. Home Depot - 5 out of 5 stars / Full reviewBreaking into a Garage Garage doors with automatic openers have always seemed like a lot of security theater to me. Posted on August 16, 2010 at 6:51 AM ← Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Computer Virus Hacking Cars Through Wireless Tire-Pressure Sensors → Photo of Bruce Schneier by Per Ervland. Schneier on Security is a personal website. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Resilient, an IBM Company.Edit ArticleHow to Choose a Garage Door Opener Two Parts:Considering the Drive OptionsConsidering the Horsepower OptionsCommunity Q&A With so many different types of garage door openers on the market, you may not be sure where to start. The main consideration for a garage door opener is the drive type, which refers to the actual chain, belt, or other mechanism that moves and lifts the door. In some circumstances, the horsepower output of the motor should be considered as well, but typically in commercial or industrial settings.
Whether for a home garage or something heftier, you can easily determine the type of opener best suited to your needs. Consider chain-drive openers as a cost-effective option. Chain drives are some of the most popular and durable openers on the market.[1] These drives use a metal chain on a sprocket to lift and lower doors.[2] Chain openers also tend to be some of the most affordable options; however, the affordability and strength of a chain drive come at the expense of noise. Chain drives are ideal for the heaviest garage door types, including oversized doors, one-piece wood doors, and wind-rated or heavily insulated doors. If you have a detached garage or a garage that is at the opposite end of the house from the bedrooms, then the noise will be less of an issue. Many upgraded chain-drive models can come with chain separators to help stop the chain from hitting against the track, which cuts down on the noise of a chain drive. Consider screw-drive openers for a well-rounded option.
Screw drives use a long metal rod threaded like a screw to lift and close garage doors.[7] Due to having relatively few moving parts, a screw drive tends to be quite reliable as well. If noise is your biggest consideration, screw-drive openers tend to be middle of the pack. They’re not nearly as quiet as belt or direct drives, but they are most typically quieter than chain drives. Screw drives also require a bit more maintenance than most of the other types. Despite having fewer moving parts, the threaded metal rod meshes against a drive section with plastic teeth to catch the threading. Without the proper lubrication on this drive, the rod can wear on the teeth and eventually strip them, so you must grease the works fairly regularly—approximately every few months. The type of garage door you have should also be taken into consideration. For heavy wood one-piece doors, the extra weight and strain can wear the teeth in the inner works of the drive down pretty quickly. This makes screw drives most effective with single-car garage doors or steel doors since the thinner materials cut down on weight.
Screw-drive openers also offer some of the faster speeds available. Newer models can open at 10” to 12” per second as opposed to the more standard 6” to 8” per second of most other drive types. Consider belt-drive openers for quiet operation. Belt-drive openers use a rubber or rubber-like belt on a cog to open and close doors.[13] Since the opener doesn’t have the loud, banging metal parts, it’s one of the quietest options available. Consider your particular garage door. If your door makes a lot of noise on its track, then the lower volume of the belt opener may be moot. Pay special attention to the current of belt-drive openers. Alternating current belt openers start and stop at full power, which can cause the door to jerk into movement and lead to noise despite the relative quiet of the drive. Direct current belt drives offer soft starts and stops that reduce noise even further, as well as reducing wear and tear. Consider direct-drive and jackshaft openers for quiet and highly dependable options.
Though less common than the other models, these alternatives are gaining in popularity, and both offer additional options for quiet door openers. Jackshaft openers attach directly to the front wall of the garage, meaning no overhead parts.[19] These models use cables attached directly to the garage door along with pulleys and a rolling torsion bar to lift and lower the door.[20] Many models of this computerized system even include an automatic deadbolt that locks when the door closes for added safety.[21] Due to the compact nature and computerization, jackshaft openers are some of the most expensive models available, and the cable system also means that they only work on sectioned garage doors. Direct-drive openers still have an overhead rail with a chain, but the actual motor moves along the track with the door connected to the motor via a J-arm.[24] Since the motor moves instead of the chain, these models are also extremely quiet, and since the only real moving part is the motor, they tend to come with extremely good—maybe even lifetime—warranties.
They are still on the pricey side, however—comparable to a belt drive opener. Consider 1/2-HP models for standard doors. 1/2-HP is the standard for most garage doors, and it is also the most popular motor speed.[26] Depending on the type of drive you pair it with, the 1/2-HP motor can lift most garage door types.[27] However, while it can lift most door types, well-insulated garage doors and one-piece, wooden doors can put extra strain on 1/2-HP motors that might lead to more wear and tear than with something more powerful. Consider 3/4-HP models for insulated or one-piece, wooden doors. 3/4-HP motors are the next step up from 1/2-HP models. The additional power makes these motors a more durable, longer-lasting option, but the increased durability comes with a higher price tag as well.[28] The extra power doesn’t just increase the life of these motors, but it also means they’re capable of lifting heavier doors more easily without as much wear. Door styles that might benefit from the additional power include one-piece wooden doors on two-car garages or specialty doors with heavy insulation and wind-load ratings.
Consider 1-HP models for oversized or industrial doors. 1-HP motors offer the maximum in efficiency and power.[30] These motors are perfect for the heaviest garage doors, including oversized doors and commercial or industrial doors.[31] When it comes to a standard, sectioned garage door, the extra power may prove unnecessary for your needs, especially at the larger price. Consider AC versus DC motors. In addition to the horsepower of a motor, you should also consider the current. Direct current motors are most common on belt drives, but more manufacturers are incorporating them into other drive types as well. Direct current motors are typically more expensive, but they offer the added benefit of soft starts and stops, which means that the drive begins a gradual lift and stop on the door, and this equates to much less noise than a motor that jerks to life and shakes the door. Direct current motors are also more likely to provide backup battery options, allowing you to get several uses out of your garage door even during a power outage.
Review the care and maintenance information provided with your new garage door and opener. Perform a safety reverse test each month by deliberately interrupting the beam of infrared light while closing the door. The door should stop and reverse its motion. Garage doors often serve as one of the main entries or exits in homes today. That means you need a garage door opener that's safe and provides security for your home. Some garage door openers incorporate rolling code technology, which selects a new security code (from several billion possible new codes) each time you activate your garage door opener. Selecting a random new code with each use eliminates code duplication and prevents unwanted garage entry. Though you may find doors that open faster than others, all garage doors close at 7” per second, which is a required safety feature. To prevent accidental injury and damage to property, all garage door openers manufactured or installed after 1993 in the US must by law have a reversing mechanism that's activated when a beam of infrared light is interrupted.