Customer Reviews

Chamberlain PD210D Power Drive 1/2-Horsepower Security-Plus Chain-Drive Garage Door Opener, Blue and White

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

I installed two of these chain driven Chamberlains for two doors. My wife was not available to help me with the install (she is not easy, affordable or quiet [just kidding, dear]). However, I was able to do them both myself with the help of a 6 ft ladder, a Makita cordless, a socket set, and a screwdriver.

It took me about 38 minutes to assemble the first one and 20 minutes for the second one. After that, each unit required about an hour to attach brackets and mount. A fairly easy job that required some skill. I needed to purchase the screws/bolts required to mount the unit to the support (they give most but not all screws/bolts as every garage is different). My garage required installing brackets to the supports as well.

I like my wires neat, so I purchased an Arrow electric staple gun - a good move (the one I bought can handle rounded and squared staples along with one size of nail). Installing the sensors is required, and putting up all of the keypads and sensor wires for both units took about 40-50 minutes. A piece of cake job (with a staple gun), and the sensors mounted easily on their brackets.

A light bulb and some tweaking are required (15 minutes each unit). Adjusting the door up and down limits is a trial and error method of rotating two screws to the correct position (opening and closing the door to make sure it goes high/low enough). I didn't have to tamper with the force adjustments, but I don't have heavy wooden garage doors.

I helped my buddy install his Chamberlain Primo Belt Driver unit, and I honestly don't think it's that much quieter to justify the extra expense. However, my garage isn't connected to my house, so I don't hear it. It's probably worth the extra $ if a main room is right above the garage. It's not a huge difference, though.

5 stars as it's a great buy for the money.

** Added ** - I've had these for about four years now, and no problems. They work work well with the Security+ keychain remotes that I've purchased.

I ordered 2 PD210 openers in early November 05 and received them in late February of 06. Besides the dealings with Amazon the openers are great. I installed them this weekend and they work well, were easy to install and are very quiet. Be wary of a few things though. Amazon drug their feet for almost 4 months because I clicked the "send in as few shipments as possible" button. After they suggested I split them up I had the openers, in 2 separate shipments, within 2 days. Also be aware that the CLK1 remote keypad control DOES NOT WORK WITH THESE OPENERS! I had trouble programming it and called the support line. One of the first things the recording says is that it will not function with Chamberlain openers that have a purple learn button, like the ones I received. So besides those few things these openers appear to work great, I am happy witht the Chamberlain experience, just not the Amazon experience.

I bought this is a gift for my father, he loved it. This product was easy to install it only took about 1/2 hour to install. The extra security features are wonderful and ease my father's mind. Having the convenience of not getting out of the car has been wonderful. The product shipped in 2 days and we got it on the 3rd day. It opens smooth with almost no noise! Thank you for this product.

This is a basic unit with one clicker and a simple doorbell switch -- no fancy lockout or light button, but it's what I needed for my spare third garage. It's replacing a 20 year old Genie Trak Drive unit. I have four other Chamberlain openers, and there's never a problem. If you plan to install yourself, you need to understand that this is going to be a time consuming job. This one took me one hour to assemble, and another 1.5 hours to install with all wiring -- using a staple gun. It's easy to staple through a wire -- I did it, but fortunately there is a diagnostic light that tells you that you screwed up, and what you did wrong. The travel adjustments work well, and it works very nicely. I'd buy another one.

I've owned this product for almost two years now, and its performed well. My application was unique, having very little space between the ceiling and door (5"). Also the door spring sits over top of the door where you are supposed to mount the rail. I had to modify a bracket and mount the rail and motor very close to the ceiling. I should also mention that my door is fairly heavy 8X16 steel insulated.

The only problem I had was the chain would "jump" over top of the piece that slides on the rail causing it to grind and bind up. This may have been due to my specific application, but it looks more like a design problem with the rubber piece on the slide. I added a piece of metal to the slide that prevents this and have had no troubles since.

I've heard noisier openers, but I would not label this one as "quiet" either.

We installed this garage door opener on a single door garage. It was a new installation, so we had to install a mounting bracket using our own components and run electricity to the unit and wall switch. We have installed multiple garage door openers (replacement & new installations) & found this unit easy to manage & easy to install.

Installation: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. There are pictures throughout that give you specific locations for assembly. 60% of the assembly clips together without hardware. The sensors clip on to the rail track (or there are flanges for optional attachment) & the only thing you need to be aware of is that the sensors need to "see" each other - there is plenty of adjustment. All of this is explained in the instructions.

Wiring: the opener comes with little staples, but these staples aren't very user friendly for attachment to sheetrock (they are short & small & you'll end up hitting your hand because there is no room to hold on to them). We used bigger electrical clamps with longer screws to hold up the wire (where there was more tension) & just used the staples to keep the wire attached to the ceiling. In our opinion, unless you are attaching to wood, the kit staples will not keep the wire secured to the ceiling.

Estimated Assembly time for replacement installation: 1 to 1-1/2 hours
Estimated assembly for new installation: 3 hours, depending upon what you need (may need to reinforce garage door)

The package comes with everything indicated: opener unit, sensors, some brackets, car opener, & wall opener. The wall opener has a nice, large pad so it is easy to find in a dark garage.

Quiet factor is ok. The opener motor doesn't seem to be any quieter or louder than any other basic Chamberlain unit we've installed.

Price-wise, this unit is in line with other similarly featured door openers. I plan to purchase another one for another single garage door. Recommended.

The unit was somewhat complicated to install but I followed the directions and got through it OK.

It opens and closes the garage door. I have installed it instead of a much older Chamberlain model, reusing the rail and chain and it worked just fine.

I do not like that beam safety thing, I did fine without it for all those years, and it annoyed me that I found no way to turn it off. I had to glue the sensors to the opener support beam, facing each other, so that it operates.

We were hesitant to buy this model at first as we thought it would be too loud and not as good quality wise being one of the cheaper models. We were wrong! It arrived in ONE day with the free shipping from Harrisburg PA and it was fairly easy to install which my husband did by himself. I wouldn't say that it is loud but it does make a little noise which should be expected. We have had this about a week so far and I would buy it all over again.

This item was a christmas present for my mom. It came in two days and I had Sears install it. Cost me $150 to install but it was worth it because my mother absolutly loves it. Would have been nice to have two remotes but I will just purchase the extra one.No complaints!!!!