Chamberlain WD822KD Whisper Drive 1/2-HP Belt Drive Garage Door Opener

by Chamberlain

Product Description

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Chamberlain WD822KD Whisper Drive 1/2-Horsepower Belt Drive Garage Access System combines whisper-quiet operation and a powerful, vibration-free motor for dependable performance year after year. Quick and easy to install, this system is ideal for homes that have rooms positioned above a garage, and it includes valuable protection features to guard against injury and unauthorized access to your garage.

The WD822KD Whisper Drive Garage Access System At a Glance: Whisper-quiet, smooth operation "Security+" rolling-code technology PosiLock theft protection Safety sensors with Rapid-Snap brackets Two remote controls, wall-mount panel, keyless entry pad

Keyless entry pad lets you open garage door using a secret code.

Enclosed gear case provides continuous lubrication and protection for long life.

Safety sensors guard against accidents by projecting an invisible light across garage door opening.

Included in-vehicle remote controls are HomeLink compatible.

Whisper-Quiet, Smooth Operation Year After Year
Thanks to Chamberlain's exclusive Motor Vibration Isolation System (MVIS)--which eliminates powerhead vibration for reduced noise--the WD822KD provides the ultimate in quiet performance. No more grating, squeaking, grinding, or jarring mechanical noises every time your garage door is opened or closed.

Compatible with HomeLink, an in-vehicle remote-control system, and winner of the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, the WD822KD is built to last. Its 1/2-horsepower motor offers steady operation and easy lifting year after year, while the enclosed gear case provides lubrication and protection for long life and smooth movement. Additionally, rugged steel construction guards against damaging wear and tear and the effects of temperature changes.

Fast, Easy Installation in Just 60 Seconds
Quick and easy to install, this system arrives with three railing sections that assemble into one long piece. Clear, easy-to-read instructions guide you through the process step by step--in just one minute you'll have a completely assembled unit.

For added convenience, the WD822KD has a light that delivers 200 watts and has an adjustable time delay so you can enjoy illumination when you need it. It also comes with two three-button remote controls and a keyless entry pad for those times when your remote is not easily accessible.

Advanced Safety and Security Features Protect Against Accidents and Theft
The WD822KD is equipped with safety features that protect users from accidental closings, as well as from break-ins and theft. The included protector system features safety sensors with Rapid-Snap brackets that project an invisible light beam across the door opening and automatically reverse the door if anything interrupts the beam while the door is descending.

For added peace of mind, sensing technology will stop the door from closing if contact is made with a person or object and opener lights will turn on automatically if the infrared beam is broken.

To guard against unauthorized entry or use of your code, Security+ anti-burglary technology sends a new code every time you use your remote control. An added bonus, PosiLock theft protection ensures that once the door is closed, it stays locked.

The WD822KD motor is backed by a lifetime warranty; the belt is backed by a 10-year warranty.

What's in the Box
WD822KD with 1/2-horsepower motor and belt; two remote controls; soft-glow wall control; assembly instructions; and keyless entry pad.

Rugged steel construction guards against damaging wear and tear and the effects of temperature changes.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27.1 x 9.7 x 13.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 39.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000CGGD6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: WD822KD
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (225 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,311 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #18 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Garage Door Hardware > Garage Door Openers

Customer Reviews

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129 of 131 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars chamberlain whisperdrive, August 25, 2004

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B. Tierney - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chamberlain WD822KD Whisper Drive 1/2-HP Belt Drive Garage Door Opener (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just installed the opener today. Fairly easy to install. I was able to use some of the exisiting hardware from the previous installation so I didn't have to worry about hangers or the wall or door mounts. The settings were pretty close right out of the box for distance and force. This has all the safety features that I was looking for plus it is very quiet. It is below our bedroom so I went with the belt drive. Much quieter than the LiftMaster chain drive it replaced. Besides all the usual bells and whistles that pretty much all the combo sets have (2 openers, rolling code, outside keypad, safety beam eyes) it has a cool feature that lets you add devices from the wall mount so you don't have to get up on a stool or ladder to press the "learn" button on the motor. The 2 100 watt lights are nice and bright. So far no complaints.

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Upgrade from Sears Opener, August 5, 2005

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JBarrie "JBarrie" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chamberlain WD822KD Whisper Drive 1/2-HP Belt Drive Garage Door Opener (Tools & Home Improvement)

We recently purchased and installed a WD822K Whisper Drive with the Amazon value pack. We are delighted with the opener. It truly is MUCH quieter than the aging Sears unit we replaced, or the LiftMaster it sits alongside. Of course, Chamberlain units are sold both as Sears and also as LiftMasters.
--The instructions for installation are good. We followed them carefully. The length of the installation guide can be frightening, but realize that it's long because it's clear and complete. Performing a reinstallation is very straightforward, but don't believe that it's an hour. Allow 2.5 to 3.5 hours, and read the instruction through completely the night before. With that, it's just a matter of doing as you're told.
--We were able to reuse the low voltage wiring for the switch, and the eye sensors. We also kept our old eye sensors in operation rather than install the ones that came with the Whisper drive (at least fot the time being). We needed to add a 2X4 as a header in the garage wall. With that, the Whisper drive mounted exactly into the old support frame.
--The opener runs smoothly, and has a good range. It's better than either of our prior units in our garage.

147 of 158 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, installation so-so, October 10, 2005

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Sean Harding (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chamberlain WD822KD Whisper Drive 1/2-HP Belt Drive Garage Door Opener (Tools & Home Improvement)

Now that I have this opener installed, it works quite well. It's significantly quieter than the one it replaced (an old Stanley chain drive), and we've had no problems with it.

However, I found the installation to be a mixed bag. The instructions are clear and complete. The pieces were all there, and they all fit together properly. That's more than I can say for a lot of other products I've tried to assemble. But, at least for our installation, it seemed like there was too much stuff "not included." Aside from the pieces in the box, I had to supply: a bracket, bolts and nuts for mounting the opener to the ceiling (thankfully the hardware from the old opener worked with some slight modification); a reinforcement, bolts and nuts for attaching the opener arm to the wood garage door; extension brackets hardware to mount the electronic eyes to the floor by the garage door; additional cable staples to hold down the sensor wires.

None of these things are expensive or difficult to get. But it's a frustration to open the box and have to go to the store to buy a whole bunch more stuff to finish the project (if you were foolish enough to not read the instructions completely through ahead of time, you might have to stop work in the middle of installation). One of the pieces (the extension brackets for the electonic eyes) was a special order item, so I couldn't just run to the store and get it. In fact, I almost couldn't even order it online -- Chamberlain doesn't list it on their website catalog, so you may have to call them for it. I happened across another company selling it online, so I bought it from them.

I understand that Chamberlain can't include every possible optional piece that is necessary for every installation. However, some of these are very commonly needed, and would be very inexpensive for them to include. How many people have wood garage doors? A LOT, and the pieces needed for that install are not included. How many people need to mount their electric eyes somewhere other than clipped to the opener rails? I'd bet quite a few, but the small and inexpensive piece necessary to do so is a special order item. How many people need to mount the opener to the ceiling? Virtually everyone (though I can probably give them this one; mounting situations are so variable that it might be impractical to include all of the hardware for that).

I'm happy with this product, but the installation process would be a lot more pleasant if Chamberlain could spend the extra couple of bucks to include more of the commonly required hardware.