Customer Reviews

Chamberlain 78LM Multi-Function Control Panel

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Easy to install, comes with wire in case you do not have it, bought through Sanford and Sons (lol, great name), and fulfilled by Amazon, delivery was great, easy transaction.

This was a replacement for a Raynor garage door control panel (9 years old), works perfect, and is exactly the same, seems as though this unit is same as used on multiple brands, Raynor, Chamberlain, Liftmaster, Sears, etc.

Until I got the unit, I did not know how to access the mounting screws, but it is easy, just insert a flat head screw driver at the top of the white button an pry down slightly and the button comes out allowing you to access the mounting screws, and then you disconnect, reconnect the wires on the back and off you go.

My house came with this opener and we have wore it out. My 2 1/2 year old loves to open the garage door and loves to punch the button. He gave it a few good punches and broke the plastic piece that pushes on the small button on the circuit board. It was toast and I looked in my owners manual and found the part number. Took the part number and found it on Amazon at a reasonable price. I was anticipating this thing would cost at least $85 but it was much less. It was an easy installation (took about 30 sec.) and I was able to use it again. If this is a fresh installation for you it may take a bit longer. I don't want to make this sound like there's nothing to it if you're doing this from scratch as you will need to do some wiring. That can be time consuming. If you are replacing your opener then it won't take but a minute or less. Very happy with the part and price. Shipping took a bit longer than I expected but that is not Amazon's fault.

Three reasons I upgraded from the OEM single push button opener to the MFCP:
1. No need to take the ladder out to reach the learn button on the garage door opener unit. Programming of a new remote/keypad can be done using the MFCP.
2. No need to wait for 4 1/2 minutes to wait for the sensor light to turn off. The MFCP has a light button to turn-off the light after the garage door has been closed.
3. I have a keypad attached to the outside jamb of my garage door. By pushing and holding the lock button, you can program the garage door opener to ignore any remote from telling it to open the garage door. Keeps me worry-free when I take those long vacations.

The only cons I have is that the push button on the MFCP is not entirely illuminated. You only get a small green led light in the center of the button.

It's exactly what you'd expect: controller, wire, various screws, and instructions, all new. Looks like OEM packaging, not just scary parts-in-a-bag. Slightly different styling than my old control panel, but that's immaterial. This was exactly what I wanted, and trivial to install, at a great price!

So easy to install, even I could do it! However, it's just a garage door opener and it opens the garage door when you hit the button. What else can you say about it?

This is remarkably easy to install. Everything is included, even wire, for a successful installlation. If you have absolutely no handyman skills it may take up to five minutes to install. Otherwise, with even minimal handiness it is about a three minute job. One of my favorite features is the ability to block remotes from opening the garage door. This is an especially nice safety provision. Lights on the control panel indicate the status of the garage door and a blinking light tells you the door is locked. The price is modest and the convenience is well worth the small expense. There is no downside because it is all good.

I had a huge crack in the big button and wanted to replace the controller before the winter hit. The price from this vendor was lower than I could find anywhere else. The delivery was a couple of days sooner than I was told when ordering. And the installation took me an entire 10 minutes. If you have a Chamberlain Liftmaster Door opener and need a replacement wall-panel controller, this is the one to get and the vendor to get it from.

Had issues with the 1st one delivered and called Chamberlain Lift-Master Help Line. I was told there was a "short" in the bell-wire so I went out and purchased bell-wire and installed it...same results (garage door would lift with the wall button, but would not lower with the remote. However when I returned, the door WOULD lift with the remote). After calling a second time, the trouble shooter from Chamberlain said that the wall unit was bad and unfortunately with it having been purchased through an Amazon third party, they would not warranty the product. I then contacted the vendor - ASPDOORS & A WHOLE LOT MORE - via e-mail and sent them the e-mail communications from Chamberlain. Kevin from ASPDOORS and I e-mailed back and forth trying to get the unit to work...it should be such a simple install! He then offered to ship another. Upon receipt and a two minute install, all is working very well!! He even included return postage for the 1st unit.....THANKS Kevin!!

Perfect match to the old one except that the full light panel is replaced by an led
light and a heavier grade of plastic. Much better than the old. 5 minute installation.

I ordered the 78LM Multi-Function Control Panel from Amazon Marketplace. It arrived in the time indicated and it worked out of box.