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Review on Genie 7055-KV Garage Door Opener, Black by Matt Watkins

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Quiet, works well overall.

12 second open time, very quiet operation - similar to a belt unit. Remote range is average. Keypad is alright, but doesn't have a master code option to have multiple codes programmed, just a guest temporary that is deleted the next time the main code is entered.Installation was easy. All the parts were included and well labeled with clear instructions. Took about 8 hours to remove the old opener, rebalance the door, patch the drywall, and install the new opener and accessories. I completed the install alone, but would highly recommend having two people to make the job go much quicker. The included wire should be 10ft longer to make opener button placement more flexible. I like that the sensors and wall button are wired, unlike my old opener. More reliable, no batteries to swap. Seems to work well, but the rail is much flimsier than my old opener. We'll see how well it holds up. More plastic parts than I would like.Single worst part is the wire attachment to the unit itself. The wire clips for the sensors and buttons are VERY cheap and work poorly. I'd imagine a lot of people will break these during install. I was able to get mine in and working, but this is a poorly engineered part.Overall, this seems like a good buy for a basic garage door opener. Works great for my double door and will hopefully give as many years as my old Wayne Dalton opener.

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Cons
  • The Genie 7055-KV Garage Door Opener may not be very user-friendly, with lots of buttons and instructions to navigate