Had one 8500 installed because the installer/garage door business told me my worries were over because this was the Cadillac of openers. That was 5 years ago. Long story short, I hate it. It failed just after approximately 3 years. The business who installed it went out of business. I had the company who took over come out to " repair" the 8500. I was told lift Master 8500 had some big issues. I paid 250 bucks to repair. Less than 6 months later, I am now opening and closing my garage door by hand. I hate this unit.

Thanks for your videos man theyre great. Im an installer and i just have a few things. For one, that 8500 would of ran the door fine if the tracks werent so tight. So no matter what motor is installed the door is going to run like shit if thats the case. For two, you're never ever ever supposed to install compression bumpers with a jackshaft or you'll throw cables. For three, the cable monitor isn't there to hold tension but to alert the motor if the cables slack. The jerking of the panels when going through the radius is definitely an annoyance but that could be solved by getting the 8500W instead because that motor does run smoother. Or save the 8500 for a heavier door. ✌🏼

It's a tough gig my friend. Hope someday you find a jackshaft motor that will love it install.

amazing video man!!! Love your videos. You make the door industry proud

I have Genie’s and have been thinking of upgrading to 8500’s! Have two single car Garages and one two car garage!

I agree! There are certain applications the 8500 should be used in, especially tall doors even with pusher springs can be sketchy. One thing I like about Genies new C rails and I see you've discovered this to, its easy to mount a center hang to.

Nice Genie garage door opener

Bahahaha taking out an 8500 to put a genie in!! WOW

Not a fan of jackshafts either....we carry the 8500W and I hate that thing. Most of our motor callbacks are from those. Excessive opening/closing force, throwing cables, lock malfunction, cable tensioner malfunction....such a headache.

Just at cable tensioners and your problem is solved

What are you a fan of? Don’t like 8500 don’t like Genie? What do you recommend?

Just saying, on some bigger doors you don't really need to mess with the lock on these... I'm glad you didn't install them. It's 1) More issues and 2) they would be lifting the dead weight of the door anyway, i mean if someone really wanted to get in they could but especially a 14x12 like this one is really heavy.

Do you still in possession of model 8500 in complete? Give me an offer.

This guys insane. I installed an 8500 in my garage. It’s been the best purchase made. Great operation for over 2 yrs now. This guys butt hurt because of the amount of business lost over this model.

You can't back up and hit up a trailer with a back up camera that's foul number one Phil number to your video in portrait mode Phil number three you shouldn't be installing garage doors bro find another career

So, you admit to the tracks being to tight... yet you failed to correct it. I understand time is money yet you knowingly walked away from a job that wasn’t completed.

Geni Screw Drive will last SOOOOOO much longer....................no