A Review of the Most Popular Garage Door Openers -
by:
Richard Romando
Genie, Chamberlain, Sears, Wayne-Dalton, Linear, and Universal (SkyLink) make some of the best garage door openers on the market. The following product reviews should be useful for those in the market for a garage door opener.
The Genie® Company is one of the most well-known and trusted companies in the US. Founded in 1923 under the name of the Alliance Manufacturing company, Genie manufactures consumer, industrial as well as military products. The Genie® brand of garage door openers are very popular for their high power remote-controlled garage door opening systems.
Genie produces a wide range of garage door openers and the most popular brands from Genie are: the Excelerator, the Screw Drive and the Chain Glide. Other brands include the Alliance, the Blue Max, the Crusader, Python, Pro-Max, Lift-a-door, OverHead Door, Norelco, Code-Dodger and Intellicode.
Genie uses state-of-the-art technology in its garage door openers. The Intellicode® remote access security system changes the security code to one of billions of combinations each time the transmitter is used, thus making it one of the safest systems in the world. Its Sate-T-Beam™ infrared beam system can sense the presence of objects in the door’s path and can thus prevent damage to equipment. Genie garage door openers can be installed on both single as well as double doors. They use ½ horsepower and can work on doors that are up to 8 feet high. Genie garage door openers open twice as fast as other garage door openers but close at normal speeds. They are very quiet, have a bright, wide-angle lighting and powerful motor design and can work in any weather conditions. Such advanced technologies make the Genie brand of garage door openers most popular in the world.
Chamberlain GmbH based in Saarwellingen, Germany is a principal supplier of residential garage door openers, commercial and residential gate operators, and remote controls in the world. The company has offices in France, England, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovak Republic and Singapore. Chamberlain products are available almost across the whole world.
Chamberlain offers garage door openers in commercial as well as residential varieties. Chamberlain®, Whisper Drive® and Power Drive® Garage Door Openers are the most popular brands from Chamberlain.
LiftMaster® is the most popular brand from Chamberlain. This range also includes the Liftmaster garage door opener remotes, replacement parts, mini transmitters, keychain remotes and other accessories. LiftMaster garage door openers are available in different drive and horsepower modes and are combined with a wide range of accessories and options. The LiftMaster range contains: the Estate Series, the Premium series and the Contractor series. These are available in the belt drive; screw drive as well as in chain drive models.
Chamberlain’s Power Drive® and Whisper Drive® belong to the residential garage door opener category in the do-it-yourself range. The Elite™ range contains premier residential and commercial gate operators and access control systems. The Sentex® range is for secure residential and commercial garages.
Sears Holdings Corporation, parent of Kmart and Sears, Roebuck and Co., is the third largest broad line retailer in the US. Sears Holdings is a leading supplier of tools, lawn and garden, home electronics, and automotive repair and maintenance. It supplies the Craftsman range of garage door openers.
Craftsman supplies power tools, storage chests and cabinets, bench power tools, mechanics tools, power tool accessories, general hand tools, compressor tools, carpentry tools and home security and garage door openers and accessories. The Craftsman range of garage door openers consist of simple ½ hp garage door opener, ¾ hp garage door opener in chain drive models. Other products include the universal remote control conversion kit with 1 remote, the 10ft chain drive extension kit, the 10ft extension kit for garage door opener, the 8ft extension kit for garage door opener, the 8ft rail extension kit, the Remote control, 3-function security, keyless entry pad, plug-in light control for garage door opener, the wireless garage door monitor and the extension kit (screw drive).
Wayne Dalton, established in 1954, is the producer and supplier of the safest residential and commercial garage doors and garage door openers in the US. Wayne Dalton supplies two kinds of garage door openers: wall mount and ceiling mount. The wall mount openers, an exclusive product from Wayne Dalton, can be mounted on the wall beside the door. This helps to eliminate the chains, belts, screw drive and tract that usually clutter the garage ceiling. This model also helps to eliminate noise and vibration to a large extent.
The Linear Corporate is a major producer of security systems like garage door and garage door openers. Linear produces garage door openers accessories like the Linear Act 21 key chain transmitter, Linear DR3A Linear Moore-O-Matic gate or garage opener receiver, Linear DT2A gate or garage door opener replacement transmitter, Linear DTC Moore-O-Matic Delta 3 Remote (same as DTD or DT) gate or garage door opener replacement transmitter, Linear DTKP wireless keypad, Linear MDR Megacode System single channel receiver, Linear MDT-1 and MDT-2 Megacode gate or garage door openers, Linear MDTK wireless keypad model, Linear MT-1B channel visor block coded transmitter, Linear MT-2B channel visor block coded transmitter etc.
Linear also makes the Stanley range of garage door opener parts and accessories like Vemco, Quiet Glide, LightMaker, Home Innovative, Whistler, Popular Mechanics, SecureCode.
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Perform Your Own Automobile Maintenance
by: David Maillie
Today’s cars can typically be expected to pass the 200,000
mile mark with consistent automobile maintenance. With the price of
automobiles, you will want to protect that investment by performing
regular maintenance. If you can do much of the work yourself, you will
save a lot of money in labor. Invest in a good set of tools and choose
quality parts when performing your own automobile maintenance.
If you have some skill, but want to learn more look for
courses in general repairs and maintenance. These can often be found at
your local community center, Community College or an automotive technical
school in your area. Consider investing in a good repair manual for your
car, such as a Chilton’s manual. The internet is a good place to look for
articles and information. There are many sites devoted to auto repair and
maintenance.
You will want to keep track of all maintenance performed
on your car. You can do this in a log, a notebook or on your home
computer. There is software available to help you keep track of
maintenance. These programs track repairs, maintenance, replacement parts
used on the vehicle and fuel consumption. You can use the same software
for multiple vehicles.
Most software allows you to create a service schedule and
will remind you when it’s time to perform maintenance tasks on each
vehicle in your household. The software contains a wide variety of tips
for car care. In addition, many have reference and diagnostic tools to
help you diagnose various problems with your cars. Many companies offer a
free trial that can be downloaded on the internet. This allows you to try
out the program before investing your money.
Your owner’s manual will give you some basic information
about when certain maintenance tasks should be done. Most tasks will be
listed according to the mileage on the car.
3000 Mile Maintenance
Change the oil in your engine every 3000 miles. The filter
should be changed at the same time. Newer synthetic oils are said to last
longer without breaking down. When you change the oil, check the fluids,
the air filter, tires, hoses and belts. At this time check the battery
cables and terminals for corrosion. This can be removed with a wire brush
or sandpaper.
5000-10,000 Miles:
Have your tires rotated and balanced every five to ten
thousand miles. This helps the tires wear evenly and extends the life. The
best tires should be put in the front of the car. Check the tire pressure
regularly and check the tread for signs of uneven wear or damage.
15,000 Miles:
Change the air filter every 15,000 miles. A clean air
filter improves the fuel economy of your car. A dirty air filter can cause
the engine to run rough and stall. At this time you should also check the
pads and shoes on your brake system. Check the brake fluid and top it of,
as needed. The fluid should be clear. If you notice noise when the brakes
are applied or the steering wheel shakes or vibrates, this can be an
indication that the brakes need replacing. In this case, don’t wait check
the brakes and replace as needed.
30,000 Miles:
Check the fluid level on your transmission. The owner’s
manual will have information about the kind of fluid that should be used
in your car. The manual should have directions on how to drain and replace
the fluid. The pan gasket should be changed when the fluid is drained.
Also at this time, give the car a tune up. Replace all spark plugs and
wires.
50,000 Miles:
Change the coolant at 50,000 miles. See the owner’s manual
for directions on how to perform this task.
Remember to take care of your car’s finish. You want the
paint to remain in good condition for as long as possible. Wash the car
regularly, even in the winter when salt from the roads can ruin the
finish. Apply wax to protect the paint from the sun, salt and weather
conditions. Don’t neglect the headlights, which can become cloudy and
won’t operate as well. New Lite Headlight Cleaner and Restorer will return
cloudy headlights to like new condition. Learn more about this product at
http://www.mdwholesale.com
About The Author
David Maillie is a chemist with over 12 years experience
in biochemical research and clynical analysis. He is an alumni of Cornell
University and specializes in biochemical synthesis for public, private,
and governmental interests. He holds numerous patents including his
recently awarded patent for headlight cleaner and restorer. He can be
reached at M.D. Wholesale:
http://www.mdwholesale.com.
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