Genie Chain Drive Garage Door Opener

Bought this Genie 1022 unit to replace a 1/2HP Lift-Master that failed after more 11 years. My garage door is wood and double-size. I installed it myself in freezing weather about 2 weeks ago, and due to cold weather, it took me longer to complete the job. So far I am very happy with it, as it has 2 remote controls, it has been extremely quiet compared to my previous opener, very smooth operating, and light-touch closing the last 1/4". The manual release mechanism does seem a little fragile, so I am extra careful when I pull it. I am just contemplating if I should buy a 3-function wall console for this as the 1022 only comes with a push-button.

I am extremely pleased. Very easy to install and even easier to adjust. It's smooth and quiet. May have to buy another one to replace the old one on the other door.

I got this on sale, 25% off regular, and having had chain drive openers in the past, I was pleasantly surprised to find how quiet this opener is - I can barely hear it when it's operating, the garage door itself lifting in its tracks makes more noise. I've installed two openers in the past, and found this one as easy as any other to install, instructions are clear, the packaging well laid out, this one took me about 4 hours as I had to manufacture a brace for my hollow/aluminum garage door. Only minor complaint is, while this unit does have a light that comes on automatically when the door is opening, it does not have a light switch button that enables the light to operated independently - unlike other openers I've owned in the past - I didnt realize this when I bought it, and it would be nice to have, but it's not a deal breaker for me.

it installed quickly and easily.. I purchased this to replace the chain drive unit that I had for 20 years as a treat... but the unit will not work other than from the buttons on the console unit.. it all says ready to work but nothing.. I contacted Genie and they never returned my call.. I brought the unit into work and had the electronics dept give it a once over and the control board is at fault.. they said it was very poorly soldiered and did what he could, he gave it back to me and simply told me to get something better. you get what you pay for.. I guess it was worth a try...

I debated long and hard before buying this garage door opener because some of the reviews were not very positive. I was leaning towards the Sears model as I have had several in the past and never any issues with them. However, this Genie was unsale for almost a $100 less than the Sears model so decided to give iit a try. Instalation was similar to all other garage door openers but i was very impressed with the packing. Each step of the install had parts in seperate bags and even the boxes had labels on the inside lid to help finding the correct pieces. Once Installed I could not believe how quiet the opener is especially given this is a chain drive. I also have two chamberlian chain drives and in my last place had a Sears Belt Drive. This Genie is much quiter than the Sears Belt drive in fact the motor that moves my eletrice seats back and forth in the car makes more noise. When in the car I have to look back to ensure the door is opening because I cannot hear the Opener. The only complaint I have about this unit is the short range of the car remote. With my Chamberlian openers I can open the doors from 10 house down the street but with the Genie I have to be at the end of my driveway. Overall and excellent unit that I would recommend, you will not find a quieter unit for anywhere near the regular price of this unit let alone the sale price. BTW - the actual unit has two lights (front and back) unlike the picture which only shows one.