Noise Evaluation of two Chamberlain garage door openers. 1 is belt driven. The other is chain. Significant noise difference. Models: B550 & CG40D
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@ExCordeEnt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this side by side. Nobody else compares the 2 and my wife and I were trying to decide if it was worth it. We decided on the belt drive thanks to this video!
@chichito6204 ай бұрын
Great video. I now clearly understand the difference between belt and chain. Huge noise factor difference. My neighbor will be thankful.
@PainterD542 жыл бұрын
My chain drive opener is just as quiet as a belt drive unit. They made a chain speader that is located right by the sprocket to keep it quieter than the old design. And as long as you do your annual lubrication to keep things running smooth, it should last 25 - 30 years. My third stall opener is 30 years old now.
@TurboGreen Жыл бұрын
i just replaced my craftsman half hp that was installed in 1998 with a chamberlain chain drive just today. its full chain with no cable and has that new chain spreader.. after a quick lube of the hinges it was AS quiet as the belt one . :)
@ArgonPW4 жыл бұрын
you're a gentleman and a scholar for dedicating your garage to science
@rileynobrega4053 жыл бұрын
Hhhhhhhq
@rileynobrega4053 жыл бұрын
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@dwlsml41182 жыл бұрын
What a strange comment
@stefan.agnello9772 Жыл бұрын
🙄
@raviv74847 ай бұрын
@@dwlsml4118whats stranger is the +48 thumbs up it received. I'd do my part to fix that.
@Godalways3333 жыл бұрын
Odd because I have always had the belt and it makes just as much noise as the chain. I prefer knowing when someone is opening up the garage and is home so I prefer the sound. But thanks for posting… great video !
@pershop49502 жыл бұрын
I was about to say this as well . I like hearing the garage door opening because then I know someone is coming inside. Normally it's family but you never know!
@qzqx30478 ай бұрын
Stop cheating on your wife. Kidding though I prefer a 30 second head start when mom is coming home.
@KrisBowlr4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is just what I needed as hubby’s office is right above the garage.
@pf56583 жыл бұрын
Wow! I’m actually in the process of replacing my old chain unit and is why I ended up here. Just ordered one yesterday.
@latitudeoutdoor2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a huge difference it makes! Thank you so much for sharing with us!
@carashad13 жыл бұрын
Wow .. having a garage built and made the right choice with the belt vs chain .. thanks for the side by side
@EdTravelingEast6 ай бұрын
Just what I needed, thanks
@addanametocontinue2 ай бұрын
Holy cow that is a huge difference.
@Liftmaster-sw2zy6 жыл бұрын
if you want to make it quieter, go to home depot and get a tube of lucas oil products white lithium grease. Run a bead on the drive rail, and the inner trolley. It's the part that moves along the rail when the door is not attached. Hope this helps
@PainterD542 жыл бұрын
The trolleys on my Craftsman/Chamberlain doors are both lined with nylon, and there is no lubricant needed (advised not to lube per manual) nor is the chain to be lubed ( which I also thought of doing, but either one will not be harmed if you do, it just makes an unneeded mess. The inside of the opener however is the part that's needs to be lubricated. I know most people don't want to invest the time and effort to take the cover off, but it's easier than you think. once you're in there, just take some lithium grease and dress the worm gear and steel shaft andit will quiet it some, and more importantly, last for many years. My old one is over 30 years old and runs like new.
@pershop49502 жыл бұрын
I was trying to find out chain or belt and based on sound, it looks like the one I have is a chain! Thanks for the video!
@Ouishank6514 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for doing this. I have a chain driven opener and it drives me nuts. That will soon be replaced.
@gunnarbondank38936 ай бұрын
I do like the right one it is so quiet but the left I recommend it to
@seatime6742 жыл бұрын
Its funny because the actual motor sounds quieter on the belt than the chain.. It's almost like its not the actual chain that makes the noise but the actual motor in the belt driven one.. It tricks you
@tomatexelon4 жыл бұрын
I had all three, 1-Chain, 2-Screw, 3-Belt / Noiser to Quieter
@chrisdidomizio49583 жыл бұрын
Sold on the belt. Thanks for doing this comparison.
@Im_George2 жыл бұрын
1:03 SOLD! Looking at Home Depot now... $140 lowest for both types. No brainer here.
@therealSIRBOOM11 ай бұрын
The noise has little to do with the chain, but the motor design. You can have the same motor design with either chain or belt.
@jsasu.35 жыл бұрын
thanks for video....trying to explain this to my wife and now she understands
@Matt-oh2ge5 жыл бұрын
I love chain drives
@John-Adams-Can5 жыл бұрын
I kind of relate the chain sound to my childhood working in the garage with my Grandpa. However, saying that, my Boss would fire me if I designed a chain driven automation machine!
@jaroslawakmiot6664 жыл бұрын
Chain drives are much more reliable, than belt or even "direct" (screw) drives. Topic closed.
@realandrewcinque223 жыл бұрын
Belts way better great vid and well said btw our future home in Florida may have it
@JoseRuiz-hy1py3 жыл бұрын
Belt drive it is! thank you!
@ien20232 жыл бұрын
I had chain version for 10 years no issue. My belt with better horse power is struggling to open my garage door . I had to keep re adjust.
@rodney22013 жыл бұрын
So what last longer? I’m assuming the chain. Chains do stretch, but I think the belt would stretch faster & need to be replaced sooner.
@timhaupt52702 ай бұрын
The door opener duty is not a heavy task, and either the chain or belts should last a lifetime (such as 30 years) even with fairly heavy use. For comparison with motorcycles; typically drive belt finals never need to be replaced (or adjusted) whereas chains need periodic adjustments, have a definite wear-out, and are noisier. Chain drive is more efficient, the small difference in efficiency is not significant for garage doors.
@mimithomas693 жыл бұрын
Very helpful; just what I was looking for. Thanks
@MustPassTruck3 жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder why we have been putting up with chain driven for so long when the belts have got to be cheaper.
@l337pwnage4 жыл бұрын
Almost seems like a lot of it's the motor. That one really hums.
@heroknaderi3 жыл бұрын
Very cool I like them both
@marklange1032 Жыл бұрын
The new belts are steel cables encassed in rubber with an expected life span of 30 years.
@justifiedlife15952 жыл бұрын
Belts deteriorate, with heat, cold, and can suddenly break right? if your OK with the noise, isn't a metal link one last longer, less likely to break?
@regibson234 жыл бұрын
It sounds like most of the noise from the chain version is from the opener itself. So that's not really a chain vs. belt. That's a crappy little chain vs. a premium belt.
@abigailhuang3 жыл бұрын
1:02 Chamberlain Belt driven soften noiser
@drtreece36Ай бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH!!!!
@kingjormungandrlokison80764 жыл бұрын
Wow dude that's a big difference
@philoso3774 жыл бұрын
I am convinced and agree with you. The door noise appears to me similar but motor noise. The chain drive model giving off noticeable hum sound. Is your chain drive system use sn induction motor or dc motor?
@ChristopherThornton5 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent demonstration. Was the belt version east to retro fit? I have 1 door. But I have the same chain drive chamberlain you have. Thinking about replacing it only because my bedroom is directly above the garage. The sound difference is stunning. Also I was looking at getting the chamberlain my Q kit, but it’s 60-80$ and the belt drive with it built in is 168-220$ . After seeing this demo I think it would be worth it to replace the whole thing . Thanks.
@CoollllCat3 жыл бұрын
About the same level of effort.
@pershop49502 жыл бұрын
wow, 3 years ago and it was $60-80? nowadays the ones I see are about $150-200.
@noctum172 жыл бұрын
Sweet video. Really helped. Thanks.
@1bigslug4 жыл бұрын
Your a stud for posting this!!
@ppplll0009995 жыл бұрын
Quietness is not everything. I chose durability over noise anytime.
@jaroslawakmiot6664 жыл бұрын
Chains win then. Hands down.
@chandromx2 жыл бұрын
great comparision, thank you!
@abigailhuang3 жыл бұрын
0:47 Chamberlain Liftmaster Chain Driven control rightness
@bludika3 ай бұрын
wow that belt is sooooo silent
@midwaypepe13 жыл бұрын
Were your garage doors insulated? Looked like you had some type of paneling on them?? Great video
@ShawnMenchaca2 жыл бұрын
Eh, doesn't really matter though.
@MrSmocola3 жыл бұрын
The belt drive seems to do alot of jerking back and fourth upon closing I wonder if that puts alot of stress on wheels and hardware
@CoollllCat3 жыл бұрын
Needed some lube on the wheels. The jerking is more pronounced with the quiet belt. I eventually replaced the chain with a soft start belt driven opener which helped as well.
@alicesais7704 жыл бұрын
Well I just got a new chain version and it’s very quiet 🤫, so I don’t know, it also is a Chambering, but it’s one that are only sold by professionals that install garage doors and motors.
@smdnsnnd72543 жыл бұрын
You are doing God's work!
@WarTheory4 жыл бұрын
Forget noise which one last longer...has better parts....is safer etc....
@cocatfan4 жыл бұрын
Go research it yourself.
@jaroslawakmiot6664 жыл бұрын
Chains last way longer (think about how long you car tires last .....8 yrs max?---- then rubber begins to disintegrate).
@GDOs5 жыл бұрын
Can you post a video of the buttons next to the door that you use to open and close it
@drmitofit26734 жыл бұрын
My 25 year old chain drive motor failed and I am upgrading to a new belt drive unit. Questions: is the belt zero maintenance and does the smoother operation allow the motor to last longer?
@blackknight95584 жыл бұрын
Dr MitoFit You have to replace belt from time to time.
@rapidreview5509 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.
@ibiro8684 жыл бұрын
Belt it is!
@kennyslaughenhaupt38392 жыл бұрын
3240s LiftMaster square drive what's the best opener at that time after 25 years I got out of the industry so I don't know what they have out there right now but I can tell you one thing stay away from genie, and I'm not talking about a 19 60s television show, when I bought my house I installed a 3280 which is a high-end 3240 it has the same motor as the residential Jack shafts which they have changed the number on now but the square rail screw drive is the best chain drives are the worst if you want to replace that gear assembly every 5 years and get a chain drive sure mine is coming on 14 years old never had a problem with it it's a LiftMaster square rail screw drive. 3280
@MrXceller10 ай бұрын
which one will last longer?
@johnsonnguyen27302 ай бұрын
Haaa it so quiet😊
@whateverman27344 жыл бұрын
So what are the CONS of a belt drive: Price? Durability?
@aodrones35275 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks for the video. Think im switching
@andyhessler58962 жыл бұрын
? That was mostly motor noise...??
@HNY2SING6 жыл бұрын
nice 60fps video
@CoollllCat6 жыл бұрын
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@googlelover22692 жыл бұрын
I love you.
@vtphan20124 жыл бұрын
Our chain opener seems to close hard (I tried to adjust travel, but couldn't get it slam the ground less). Does a belt drive close more softly? Thanks.
@CoollllCat4 жыл бұрын
V Phan you’ll want an opener that lists Soft Start / Stop on the spec sheet. Since making the video I replaced the chain with another belt drive model that has that feature. It’s great!
@CoollllCat4 жыл бұрын
V Phan made a video!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNh5Z6upy97Zc2Q.html
@vtphan20124 жыл бұрын
@@CoollllCat Excellent. Thanks.
@jumperway89984 жыл бұрын
What model is the new opener
@bigbin10703 жыл бұрын
Are the 2 has the same horsepower?
@GPSniper13 жыл бұрын
thx
@United_HVAC_and_Fans5 жыл бұрын
Does new AC Chamberlain belt drives sound amazing!
@robloxgamingchannel50145 жыл бұрын
I have a chamberlain garage door opener their quit
@chip2th3 жыл бұрын
Anyone a reasonable cost to install belt version. 1 car garage.
@CoollllCat3 жыл бұрын
No more difficult than a chain
@MySpace6623 жыл бұрын
All I care is the Garage door not failing when I drive up to park my car, noise for a few seconds can be tolerated.