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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by cheke64, May 5, 2013.

  1. cheke64

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    Need one, how much do they run for? I need the essentials for my new crib.
     
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    It depends on what you want. Chain drives are the cheapest and most common. The downside is they are noisier, and may need adjusting periodically. They cost around 150-200. Screw drives are quieter but do cost more...300-400. Be sure and get the right size motor for your door(s). Installing them is a 2 man job though I have done it by myself if you have a couple of tall step ladders. I have no idea how much someone would charge you but it would be about 1.5 hours labor if you know what you are doing.
     
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    You have to be quite the handyman to install these things yourself. I say pay for the professionals.
     
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    It's my lot in life.
     
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    Got one bought and installed for $269. Came with wall thing, two remotes and those sensors. 2 year warranty covers all parts and labor.

    Remembered the name of the company: Spectrum Overhead Door. They still have the same deal going on.

    (281) 748-9542

    They're based in Katy. Tell them you saw this on Angie's List, as it's intended to be a deal for Angie's List members.

     
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    If you have a attached garage go belt drive for sure and they run about $230 with battery back up. If you just want the cheapest which is chain drive then its about $130. If you buy at the hardware stores and get them to install is around $120. It's not hard to install your self with the instructions if you are bit handy and few tools.
     
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    This. Its not that much more
     
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    I recently bought a kit from Lowes for about $150
    It came with 2 remotes, button for the garage, plus a wireless keypad for the outside.
    Had it professionally installed for $100
     
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    Are you telling me there are people in this world that manually lift their garage door open and shut?
     
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    hilarious, reminds of when one of my exes ran over my mailbox
     
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    Reminds me of how one of my exes would swing the car door open and hit the car parked next to us. Happened probably 5 times in our 18 month relationship.
     
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