Spring Home Makeover | Liftmaster 8550G Elite Series Belt Drive Garage Door Opener Review

by Heather on April 16, 2012

Spring Home Makeover with Liftmaster 8550G Garage Door Opener

We purchased our home about ten years ago. It was almost three years old at the time, so our existing garage door opener was at least thirteen years old. I was beginning to worry about it a little, as it seemed to be getting louder and louder. We had gotten to the point that we would leave the garage door open if we knew we’d have to leave during nap time because it would wake Ethan up when it opened. My husband was even parking in the driveway so he wouldn’t have to open the garage door in the morning because he leaves at 6 am.

When Liftmaster offered to let us try out their new belt driven openers featuring MyQ Technology – a new “smart home” technology that allows your garage door opener to connect with other household devices, I eagerly agreed. Here is the final shot of our old chain driven opener.

We eagerly watched as the installer unboxed the new unit. It was impressive and I already loved that it had a light on each side of it. Our garage tends to get a dungeon feel to it it’s so dark.

The installation only took about an hour and a half. During that time our installer was super nice and explained everything he was doing along the way. He also pointed out that our current installation was a bit “off”… our motion sensors at the door that stop the door from closing when a small creature breaks the beam were installed fairly high. He also noticed that our spring was adjusted improperly and was not bearing the weight of the garage door like it should. I was happy that a professional was installing the opener so that everything would function perfectly right from the beginning.

The features of the 8550G include:

Equipped with MyQ™ technology that lets you monitor and control your garage door and house lights remotely by using a computer or smartphone (LiftMaster Internet Gateway™ accessory required)
Timer-to-Close feature allows the door to automatically close after a pre-programmed number of minutes
Auto-force feature constantly monitors garage door system and adjusts forces to temperature fluctuations, floor height, and door track movement
The Smart Garage Door Opener® lets you electronically program security codes from the Smart Control Panel® or the powerhead
Enclosed gear case provides continous lubrication for longer life and smoother operation
A 6-foot power cord makes connecting to a power source easier than ever
Whole-garage lighting with adjustable light time delay; compatible with CFL bulbs
Energy-efficient operation consumes up to 75% less power in standby mode
HOMELINK® compatible with QuickTrain™ technology
Meets all UL325 requirements

SAFETY & SECURITY FEATURES:

The Protector System® safety sensors project an invisible light beam across the garage door opening and automatically reverses the door if anything interrupts the beam while door is going down
Sensing technology will stop the door from closing if contact is made with a person or object
Opener lights turn on automatically when The Protector System’s infrared beam is interrupted
Security+2.0™ rolling code technology eliminates frequency interference and assures a new code is sent every time the remote control is used
Patented PosiLock® system ensures the door remains securely locked when it is closed
Alert-2-Close warning system provides audible and visual warnings that the garage door is about to close when using the Timer-to-Close or remote closing features
Manual release handle in case of power failure

WARRANTY:

Lifetime motor and belt warranty
5-year parts warranty
1-year warranty on Battery Backup Battery

We had the Smart Control Panel 880LM installed. This was a huge upgrade from our old button, which looked like a doorbell button that you would find by the front door of a house.

The Smart Control Panel is an intuitive menu-driven panel that allows you to program remote controls and MyQ™ enabled accessories right from the keypad. Some of my favorite features are the ease of adjusting settings, being able to view the temperature inside the garage, and getting system diagnostics to help keep your system in peak working order. We have actually had to use the diagnostics as it was displaying error code 14 intermittently. With an error code in hand we were able to figure out that the beams were not aligned properly and the receiving end wasn’t receiving full beam.

Another feature that is great for people like me… Timer-to-Close. You can choose to have the door automatically close after a pre-programmed number of minutes. When your hands are full of groceries you don’t have to fumble for the button. The door will close after the pre-programmed number of minutes giving you plenty of time to get inside before the door closes.

The features of the Smart Control panel are:

Menu-driven panel gives you complete control of the garage door opener

Easily view inside garage temperature, time and system diagnostics

Equipped with the Maintenance Alert System to help keep your system in peak working order

On-board programming capability makes it easy to program remote controls and MyQ™ enabled accessories, and adjust settings

Timer-to-Close feature allows the door to automatically closes after a pre-programmed number of minutes

Light button to control the garage door opener worklights

Choose from English, Spanish or French

Displays Fahrenheit or Celsuis

Compatible only with Security+2.0™ LiftMaster® garage door openers

SAFETY & SECURITY FEATURES

Locks out all outside remote control signals while you’re away

Motion detector automatically turns on garage door lights when movement is sensed

The 880LM Smart Control Panel retails for $45.95

Our car unit is a 3-Button Premium Remote Control model 895MAX.

A remote for your car is essential with any garage door opener. This particular model has built-in MyQ™ enabled technology that allows you to control up to three LiftMaster® garage door openers or gate operators, or MyQ™ enabled light accessories with one remote. No more fumbling in the dark, either. This sleek remote includes bright blue LED buttons for easy night operation. I love the added security with this particular remote. It is equipped with Security +2.0 rolling code technology. A new code is used with every click, making it virtually impossible for anyone to steal your remote control signal!

Unique contoured shape and faux-leather grip

Sleek design includes bright blue LED buttons

Can control up to three garage door openers or gate operators, or MyQ™ enabled light accessories

Equipped with Security+2.0™ rolling code technology that virtually eliminates radio wave interference

Compatible with all LiftMaster® garage door openers manufactured since January 1993, and all 315MHz Security+® LiftMaster and Elite® gate operators

The 3-Button Premium Remote Control retails for $42.95

We also received a Garage Door Monitor model 828LM.

This is one of my favorite features. I can’t count how many times we’ve gotten in bed and then asked each other, “Did you close the garage door?”. This small box has a green light and a red light. With a steady green, we know that the door is shut and everything is good. With a steady red, we know the door is open. There is also an audible signal that your door is open that goes off about once a minute. When someone opens the garage door the box will beep once to let you know the door is opening. It’s such a simple unit, but it gives me peace of mind that I know what is going on with my garage door. No more 2 am knocks on the door from the local police telling me my garage door is wide open (yes… it’s happened).

Now you won’t have to go downstairs or outside to see if you accidentally left the garage door open. With the LiftMaster® Garage Door Monitor, you can check and close the garage door from any room in the house.

MyQ™ enabled technology allows you to monitor and close up to four garage doors from any room in the house

Green and red LEDs indicate whether the garage door is open or closed

Volume-controlled audible alert lets you know when the garage door is being opened

Fast, easy installation

Compatible only with LiftMaster® Security+2.0™ garage door openers

We also received a LiftMaster Internet Gateway 828LM.

If you thought the Door Monitor box was a great item, you will be amazed by the Internet Gateway. This box connects to your wireless internet and allows you to monitor and operate your garage door opener, or turn on or off lights in or around your home, from anywhere in the world by using your smartphone or computer. It utilizes a two-way communication system that puts freedom and control in your hands. Be forewarned… this can be addicting and my teens like to freak people out with it.

Control and monitor your garage door opener, house lights and other LiftMaster® MyQ™ enabled accessories using a smartphone or computer

Easy and fast installation through your in-home router

Annual activation fee required but the first year is free

Compatible only with LiftMaster® Security+2.0™ garage door openers and lighting accessories enabled by MyQ™ technology

To reduce the risk of injury to persons – When the LiftMaster Internet Gateway™ is used with garage door openers, the operator must be installed with sectional doors.

I was excited about the convenience and safety that comes with the LiftMaster® 8550. The reliable, integrated Battery Backup System guarantees access in and out of the garage, even when the power is out. That is important to me… I clearly remember one time our power went out and I watched my neighbor try to get into his house for 30 minutes before he drove away! The safety and security features will continue to operate as well, ensuring our family is protected in a power failure. The opener is also equipped with built-in MyQ™ technology, enabling us to close the garage door or turn lights on or off using a smartphone or computer – from anywhere in the world. And because it features soft start and slow stop to reduce noise when it operates, it is perfect for homes like ours with rooms above the garage.

Check out my clips of the old and new opener…

I have loved EVERYTHING about this garage door opener! Immediately I noticed how much quieter it was than our old one. Now when we open the door it sounds like the washing machine going into a spin cycle from inside the house instead of a plane taking off. Ethan now sleeps through the garage door being opened and his room is right over the garage!

Having the ability to open and close the door from anywhere is absolutely amazing to me! My only complaint about this entire system is that I could not get my car remote to program with the HomeLink in my van. It is not LinkMaster’s fault, but HomeLink. Their technology is a bit behind the times. I am hoping that a patch will be available sometime in the near future to fix this problem, but the sleek car remote it’s not really a big deal. I hide it under the visor with no problem.

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You can purchase a LiftMaster 8550G with MyQ Technology for around $450-$550 installed.

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{ 264 comments }

1 Alexandria Griffin April 17, 2012 at 12:51 AM: I like the telephone entry system.
2 Jacqueline Griffin April 17, 2012 at 12:57 AM: I like the key pad entry.
3 Claire April 17, 2012 at 2:14 AM: I like the telephone entry system as well
4 Cindy W April 17, 2012 at 2:25 AM: I didn’t know they made portable intercoms.
5 Eileen April 17, 2012 at 7:35 AM: I was looking on site and found this great wireless intercom. Nice to have when hubby is working in the garage or shed!

http://liftmaster.com/LMCV2/pages/productmodeldetail.aspx?modelId=8183

thanks!
6 Elizabeth Groves April 17, 2012 at 8:51 AM: I Like the keyless entry system!
7 Harmony B April 17, 2012 at 8:51 AM: love that the opener has a battery backup
8 Jennifer Hiles April 17, 2012 at 9:04 AM: I think it would be cool to have the Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Intercom
9 Jennifer Rote April 17, 2012 at 9:15 AM: I like the Wireless Portable Intercoms.
10 Susan Heim April 17, 2012 at 9:16 AM: I found out that they’re going to be at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show!
11 Melissa April 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM: I like the telephone entry system
12 April Kennedy April 17, 2012 at 9:22 AM: I like the mini remote controls (the keychain ones)
13 Carrie Phelps April 17, 2012 at 9:26 AM: The bank has just approved my daughter & her family for their first home, it would be neat if they had the Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Intercom – 2 Pack.
14 Fawn H April 17, 2012 at 9:32 AM: I like the Wireless Portable Intercoms
15 JoElla R. April 17, 2012 at 9:36 AM: I like the wireless intercom! That would be handy in our house
16 Edward P. April 17, 2012 at 9:37 AM: A Wireless Portable Intercom would be nice to have.
17 Joe Lee April 17, 2012 at 9:43 AM: Intercom would be cool, but I think my house is too small for it!
18 Laura Miller April 17, 2012 at 9:50 AM: I would love an intercom!
19 Janet W. April 17, 2012 at 9:58 AM: I like the Wireless Portable Intercoms!
20 Irma Hernandez April 17, 2012 at 10:38 AM: I like that the Residential Jackshaft garage door opener has a standby system that continues to work when the power goes out.
Thanks for this awesome giveaway. We really need a garage door opener…
21 Jeanna April 17, 2012 at 10:40 AM: I learned that there are four dealers in my area!
22 Gricelda Castro April 17, 2012 at 10:43 AM: I like that it has a Keypad Entry!
23 MommaMary April 17, 2012 at 10:57 AM: I like that you tell if the door is shut or open by the unit showing green or red lights.
24 Bridgett Zaidi April 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM: like the key pad entry. So needed when you have boys coming in and out
25 Rick McClenthen April 17, 2012 at 10:59 AM: I was familiar with three types of garage door openers, the belt driven, chain driven and screw drive, but I was not familiar with the JackShaft design. I did not realize that this design was available anywhere…
26 sarah April 17, 2012 at 11:18 AM: I would love to have the Wireless Portable Intercoms
27 KIM CRAWFORD April 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM: WE WOULD LOVE TO OWN THIS!
28 johnny-amy lynn April 17, 2012 at 11:32 AM: Perimeter Alert Systems
29 blair roden April 17, 2012 at 11:53 AM: I didn’t know there were more than one kind of garage door opener! I guess you learn something new every day!
30 Kari Howell April 17, 2012 at 11:57 AM: I like the key pad entry!!
31 Scott Martin April 17, 2012 at 12:07 PM: I liked the speed of the lift.
32 Sue Ellison April 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM: I would also like to have the Wireless Portable Intercom – Double Unit .
33 Kimberly Y April 17, 2012 at 12:48 PM: The Liftmaster 8550G Elite Series Belt Drive Garage Door Opener RV sound incredible. I cannot begin to tell you how many times we have drive back around the block to check to see if the garage door went down all the way. Thank you for offering this up!
34 Lhanny April 17, 2012 at 1:09 PM: I love how this kind of technology works. Pretty helpful indeed. How much does all of these equipment cost? I hope I can manage the budget. Heh Heh! Have a great day.
35 Amy April 17, 2012 at 1:17 PM: Our garage door has been broken for MONTHS. We could really use this!!!
36 Jesselyn A/Jesstinger April 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM: If I could wish for just one electronic device right now – it would be this Liftmaster garage door opener! Right now our garage door is manual and it weighs a ton! I simply can NOT open it by myself (you have to stoop to the ground just to reach the handle never mind how much it weighs.

My husband will soon be having his second total hip replacement surgery and then he won’t be able to open it either. So we not only can NOT use the garage to park/protect the car, but we can’t access/store the grill, lawnmower, garden tools etc. and we even have to lug our bicycles into the house and either keep them in the living room or lug them up and down to the basement! I would LOVE to win this prize – it would be a real life changer!
37 Addison Kat April 17, 2012 at 1:43 PM: I also like the
MEGA SLIDE
Residential / Medium-Duty DC Slide Gate Operator
38 tess April 17, 2012 at 1:51 PM: i like the wireless portable interecomes
tcogbill at live dot com
39 Adrienne gordon April 17, 2012 at 1:53 PM: Love the app with it!
40 Andrea D. April 17, 2012 at 1:59 PM: I would love to have this since it even tells the temperature outside.
41 kelly t April 17, 2012 at 2:16 PM: i like 833-2LM Wireless Portable Intercom – Double Unit
42 Ola Jaggers April 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM: I would love to get an intercom!

Thanks so much for the chance to win!!!

~Ola
43 KJ Skib April 17, 2012 at 3:30 PM: I like the digital control panel.
44 Gerri Bolen April 17, 2012 at 3:31 PM: I love the fact that it is so easy to install and that it works with most garage doors!!
45 Erin Rok April 17, 2012 at 3:35 PM: I would also like to have the Wireless Portable Intercom. Thanks for the giveaway
46 Sandy VanHoey April 17, 2012 at 3:39 PM: I like the remote control for the garage door
47 Margaret Smith April 17, 2012 at 4:23 PM: Another item that I like is the 877LM
Wireless Keyless Entry System
Thanks so much.
48 Nikki Muroski April 17, 2012 at 4:26 PM: I like how the they are quiet! I need a new opener for sure!
49 Christina Skinner April 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM: I love that it has a timer to close!!!!!!! That would have been useful so many times.
50 D Schmidt April 17, 2012 at 5:11 PM: I really like the 833-2LM Wireless portable intercom (link http://www.liftmaster.com/LMCV2/pages/productmodeldetail.aspx?modelId=8183)
51 Kathy Rambousek April 17, 2012 at 5:11 PM: It would be very cool to also get the Wireless Portable Intercom.
52 susie lee wiener April 17, 2012 at 5:22 PM: I learned it’s easy to install and they have a lot of products.

swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com
53 Serena Michelle Barnett April 17, 2012 at 5:23 PM: I would LOVE the keypad entry system. I frequently go for a jog around the neighborhood and I hate having to carry the garage door opener with me on my runs.
54 Tian H. April 17, 2012 at 5:25 PM: I like CSL24V High-Cycle Commercial Slide Gate Operator with Battery Backup .
55 Tian H. April 17, 2012 at 5:28 PM: subscribed via email: tian_hapsari@yahoo.com
56 brenda c April 17, 2012 at 6:05 PM: i want the medium duty gate opener!
57 Jennifer H April 17, 2012 at 6:11 PM: the jackshaft opener
58 Jennifer H April 17, 2012 at 6:12 PM: the jackshaft opener would be neat
59 Rust April 17, 2012 at 6:16 PM: I like the Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Intercom – 2 Pack.
60 Danielle @ Royalegacy April 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM: I would love a portable intercom
61 Laurie Adams April 17, 2012 at 7:29 PM: A new garage door opener would be great; our broke a couple years ago. I also like their intercoms…not like my house is big enough to need one but, I have always wanted one. LOL. Thank you.
62 ellen levickis April 17, 2012 at 7:56 PM: I like that they are quiet. Ours when it used to work was very loud
63 Douglas Houston April 17, 2012 at 8:48 PM: I like that the Liftmaster is quiet.
64 ELIZABETH April 17, 2012 at 9:39 PM: The key pad entry is cool
65 Lee Black April 17, 2012 at 9:53 PM: I like the perimeter alert system. This would be great for our long driveway, so we know when people are coming to our home!
66 ellen April 17, 2012 at 10:47 PM: I like their wireless intercoms- those would come in handy if hubby was in the garage and I wanted him inside for something!
67 chadro April 17, 2012 at 11:16 PM: 833-1LM
Wireless Portable Intercom – Add-on Intercom,

retirenavalflyer(at)gmail.com
68 Alan Tong April 17, 2012 at 11:34 PM: I like that they have instruction manuals on their website. Thanks Heather!
69 ROB April 18, 2012 at 2:20 AM: “liked” TMB on Facebook!
70 Sarah L April 18, 2012 at 3:47 AM: LiftMaster believes it is important that all garage door openers manufactured prior to 1993 be replaced, as opposed to being repaired. This is to insure the highest degree of customer safety and satisfaction.
Mine is very old and any of theirs would be great.
Thanks for the contest.
71 courtney b April 18, 2012 at 8:28 AM: i love that its wireless! want this soo bad!
72 Cassidy Sterry April 18, 2012 at 8:49 AM: This is a great product that will likely save lives. Thanks for reviewing the information with us!
angelicragect@yahoo.com
http://angelicragect.blogspot.com
73 Kelly D April 18, 2012 at 8:59 AM: I want their Wireless Portable Intercom so I can talk to my husband when he is in his office.
74 christine jessamine April 18, 2012 at 9:32 AM: i also like the Wireless Portable Intercoms
75 Jan Messali April 18, 2012 at 9:41 AM: I also like the LiftMaster Wireless Portable Intercom.
76 Amy Zachek April 18, 2012 at 10:57 AM: I learned that there are 4 types of residential garage door openers. I thought they were all the same!
77 kelly nicholson April 18, 2012 at 12:21 PM: Visit LiftMaster’s website and tell me something you like, learned or want in the comments section below on the blog.

i like the backup system with batterys..most important
78 Kiara April 18, 2012 at 12:51 PM: I like the key pad entry.
austma7@aol.com
79 Emily W April 18, 2012 at 2:28 PM: OMG!! The technology nowadays! I love the timer-to-close to feature. My husband is OCD and has had to turn around when running late somewhere, just to make sure the garage was closed. This would bring peace of mind to both of us, I think. We also just bought a car with Homelink and our current garage door opener is not compatible. Oh, how I hate our current remote control. It falls off the visor constantly. ANd, yes…we have the “doorbell” button in our garage. Another thing I hate. I would love to have something quieter, too! Right now, as a mother of 3 boys….it is all about convenience and peace of mind for me. Right now, I don’t have it.
80 Kelly Falcone April 18, 2012 at 4:49 PM: I learned that all of their garage door openers have the The Protector System which is great if you have kids and pets
81 paige chandler April 18, 2012 at 5:06 PM: I’d love to have the Wireless Portable Intercom – Double Unit
82 Amanda Alvarado April 18, 2012 at 6:56 PM: I would love the LiftMaster Internet Gateway. BTW twitter isn’t working right for me today (won’t give tweet URLs) so instead of a URL for the tweet, I am leaving the time stamp and my username.
83 Anthony April 18, 2012 at 8:07 PM: the telephone entry system
84 Mary OBrien April 18, 2012 at 8:25 PM: Liftmaster’s Internet Gateway would be reassuring – sometimes we aren’t positive we closed the door.
85 Denise B. April 18, 2012 at 8:29 PM: Lift Master has been around for 40 years.
86 David Gossett April 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM: I love that this has a battery back up. This is a very important factor for me.
87 Julie H April 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM: love the wireless intercom system
88 Jennifer Hedden April 18, 2012 at 11:05 PM: I like the Wireless Portable Intercom – Double Unit.
89 naomi c April 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM: i love that there is an app!
90 Heidi19 April 19, 2012 at 5:44 AM: Love this post! and i would love to have this Wireless Portable Intercom. Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome giveaways.
91 Amanda Starr April 19, 2012 at 2:24 PM: I learned they also sale Wireless Portable Intercoms which would be neat to have since my husband and daughter are always yelling at me across the house and never hear me answer since I’m rather quite
92 Kristy Thiel April 19, 2012 at 4:42 PM: I love that it has a perimeter alert! Thanks for hosting!
93 Mari April 19, 2012 at 10:38 PM: I’d also like 831-2LM
Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Intercom – 2 Pack
94 Tiffany S April 20, 2012 at 8:39 AM: Love the feature being able to see if the door is open from a monitor that can be placed in the “living space”
95 Chris Hoadley April 20, 2012 at 9:18 AM: Remote lighting control, seem like a cool option.
96 Jenn April 20, 2012 at 11:32 AM: I love the item of the telephone entry system!
97 Giveaway Gal April 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM: I like the portable intercoms.
98 carol April 20, 2012 at 5:03 PM: I like the keypad entry
99 Dede April 20, 2012 at 8:27 PM: They were at the 2012 consumer electronics show.
100 Debbie Ellis April 20, 2012 at 8:52 PM: I like the feature of the fully integrated Battery Backup model, and that you can open or shut it by phone. Great features.
101 Paul T / Pauline T April 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM: I like the Perimeter Alert Systems because it will alert me when an unwanted guests are around the perimeter of the house
102 Heather Augenstein April 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM: I love the keyless entry system!!
103 Heather Augenstein April 21, 2012 at 5:26 PM: I love the keyless entry system!! Really cool!
104 Amy LeForge April 21, 2012 at 10:22 PM: I like the idea of having a new opener! The one we have now is…dying.
105 Biki April 22, 2012 at 1:30 AM: I’m a fan of the key pad entry
106 brooke t April 22, 2012 at 7:00 AM: 877MAX
Wireless Keyless Entry System
107 Scott T April 22, 2012 at 11:44 AM: Love the phone app that comes with it soon i will have every device in the house connected to my phone
108 Elizabeth Trobaugh April 22, 2012 at 12:01 PM: Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Intercom – 2 Pack didn’t know they had these I would love on for the house be great for answering the door when you will be a minutes or telling the kids to get inside depending on how loud it is. I didn’t know Craftsman made garage door openers though ti was just tools. I learn something new every day. It looks like a very nice one ours went out sometime last year but we had it replaced always good to have a back up though.
109 Karen Gonyea April 22, 2012 at 12:36 PM: LOVE the keyless entry
110 Debbie R April 22, 2012 at 1:45 PM: For safety I really like this: “August 2010, UL mandated that all commercial door operators bearing the UL label must be equipped with continuously monitored safety devices, such as photo sensors or sensing edges, that will detect and reverse the door if a person or object enters the path of the door.”
111 Stephanie Hirsch April 22, 2012 at 4:54 PM: I learned that the belt drive is the quietest, next to the screw drive.
112 lace April 22, 2012 at 8:40 PM: The 3240 1/2 HP Screw Drive Garage Door Opener looks like a great opener.
113 Trasina McGahey April 22, 2012 at 9:27 PM: I would also love the:
RSL12V Residential / Light Commercial Slide Gate Operator with Battery Backup
114 Jennifer Hiles April 22, 2012 at 9:40 PM: This would be such a great gift for my mom. After all these years she has finally got a garage to park in. I would love to be able to give her something like this.
115 david basile April 22, 2012 at 10:22 PM: 3585
3/4 HP Belt Drive Garage Door Opener
116 christine jessamine April 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM: i love the telephone entry systems
117 Kristin Sawatzke April 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM: I love the intercom!
118 Geri S April 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM: I learned that all their products we offer are designed to meet your access control and security needs
119 Geri S April 23, 2012 at 6:48 PM: I would LOVE to WIN!!! my garage door opener doesn’t work anymore so winning would be a GREAT!!! way to replace it!
120 Jacob LaFountaine April 23, 2012 at 10:45 PM: I like the Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Intercom – 2 Pack
121 Michelle H. April 24, 2012 at 2:48 AM: Love the Wireless Portable Intercom
122 Jill April 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM: I love the Timer to close. We have forgotten that the garage door was open and then I would notice it many hours later.
123 Pauline M April 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM: Quick story, my mother just turned 70 today and lives alone in a large home. The other night, I got a call at 12:30 a.m. because she thought she heard someone trying to break into her home and wanted me to check before she called the police. I ended up waking up my girl and driving over to check her home. The Perimeter Alert would be a great device to eliminate alot of those calls!
124 Mare S April 24, 2012 at 3:00 PM: I like that even if you’re away, you can verify that you closed your garage door and/or open it to let someone is as necessary. Very cool.
125 matthew b April 24, 2012 at 4:20 PM: backup system with bateries
126 K.Pugh April 24, 2012 at 4:25 PM: I’d love one of their intercoms. Thanks for the chance.
127 Michele April 24, 2012 at 7:43 PM: It’s quiet, which my current garage door opener IS NOT! Would love to win!
128 Marge Pagan April 24, 2012 at 9:03 PM: I like the keypad entry
129 Diane April 24, 2012 at 9:36 PM: I like the intercom system, I have always wanted one!
130 Harold D April 24, 2012 at 10:11 PM: I learned that they will be at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show
131 Rachel S April 24, 2012 at 11:58 PM: I learned they also have gate openers. My mom would love one of those!
132 Jennifer Hiles April 25, 2012 at 4:28 PM: I learned that it’s +95% recycled PET (including the laces!)
133 Annette D April 25, 2012 at 6:21 PM: I like the LiftMaster Internet Gateway™
134 Anitra April 25, 2012 at 9:49 PM: I learned they have a perimeter alert system.
135 Wanda McHenry April 25, 2012 at 10:19 PM: I like that they have the Good Housekeeping Seal
136 Jeff Legg April 26, 2012 at 9:52 AM: I love the idea u can operate it from anywhere using a computer or smartphone!
graywolfpack5@yahoo.com
137 Samantha D April 26, 2012 at 12:10 PM: I like their wireless intercom systems! Now I just need a house big enough to need one!

Samantha
dull2000 at cox dot net
138 Mabyn Shingleton April 26, 2012 at 1:33 PM: All I can say is wow when it comes to the Liftmaster line of products. My son’s garage broke last week… what a gift this would be… On my end, the intercom sounds great though.
139 Thuy Vu April 26, 2012 at 3:26 PM: They are going to showcasing their products at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show
140 Rebecca Parsons April 26, 2012 at 10:35 PM: I like the telephone entry and that I can sync it with my vehicle.
141 brian kawa April 26, 2012 at 11:00 PM: This looks like an awesome unit (liftmaster 8550) with a lot of cool features. I would like to win one as mine is shot and after my recent cancer surgery and all the copays I cant afford a new one any time soon.
142 brian kawa April 26, 2012 at 11:02 PM: The unit looks really cool and I could use a new one .The features are the best I have seen in a long time and it sounds like its very quiet and easy to use
143 Brandi April 27, 2012 at 4:06 AM: Our new house is HUGE so the wireless intercom might be nice! We currently use baby monitors.
144 Sherry S. April 27, 2012 at 7:08 PM: I love the telephone entry system.
145 polly April 27, 2012 at 10:11 PM: i like their 833-2LM-wireless portable intercom
pkeintz@gmail.com
146 polly April 27, 2012 at 10:20 PM: heather…please delete the giveaways i entered on the rafflecopter…i put in grinning cheek to cheeks by mistake…so sorry!
polly~.
147 Robyn E April 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM: I like the intercom app
148 Marysa N. April 28, 2012 at 5:25 PM: I like the mini remote control!
Marysa {at} marysa {dot} com
149 Amy Brewer April 29, 2012 at 12:14 AM: the intercom looks pretty cool
150 Kathy (Kangaroo Mama) April 29, 2012 at 1:51 AM: I learned that garage doors pre-1993 should be replaced! Guess my in-law’s home from like the 60s should probably get an upgrade!
151 Kelley L. April 29, 2012 at 5:39 AM: I want that intercom system!
152 Whitney April 29, 2012 at 4:14 PM: I love that you can also program to turn on a lamp inside your home!
153 Joye Rast April 29, 2012 at 9:01 PM: Like that the door can be opened with smartphone!
154 LeeAnn April 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM: I want the Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Intercom.
155 Seyma Shabbir April 30, 2012 at 5:18 PM: Love the keypad entry
156 Andrew R April 30, 2012 at 10:47 PM: battery backup for the remote is cool
157 Sandra W. April 30, 2012 at 11:31 PM: I like the wireless intercoms
158 Gladys Parker May 1, 2012 at 6:29 AM: Wireless portable intercoms
Gladys P
sps1113 at yahoo dot com
159 heather eg kaufmanh May 1, 2012 at 7:25 AM: I love the key pad entry!
160 Jessica Stotler Hetrick May 1, 2012 at 5:49 PM: I like the wireless portable intercoms.
161 Julie Cutshaw May 2, 2012 at 9:17 AM: I love the wireless intercom that they offer. So many times I had to tell to my husband from house to garage that someone’s calling for him etc, this would be a nice addition. Thanks. sewitupjulie@gmail.com
162 sheryl gruhler May 2, 2012 at 9:42 AM: I Love the keyless entry system
163 Brittany C May 2, 2012 at 10:24 AM: I learned that they have Intercoms, which would be so great for my Dad:) Thanks for the giveaway!
164 clynsg May 2, 2012 at 10:40 AM: I like the fact that the Residential Jackshaft Opener has a backup power supply for times when the power might be off.
165 Renee Richardson May 3, 2012 at 2:28 PM: I love the telephone entry system. I had never heard of that before. Thanks for the incredible giveaway

Renee
fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com
166 Jan Smith May 3, 2012 at 10:34 PM: Good Handy Man Job!
167 Sarah L May 4, 2012 at 2:38 AM: It’s quiet and will be good with my bedroom over the garage.
Thanks for the contest.
168 Kristin P May 4, 2012 at 8:35 AM: Did you know that they have been in business for over 100 years? Impressive.
169 Robin Blankenship May 4, 2012 at 9:22 AM: I Like the keyless entry system!
170 Jessica Roellchen May 4, 2012 at 10:05 AM: I love the portable intercom systems! We definitely need a set in our house!
171 lisa kay May 4, 2012 at 1:15 PM: Love the Wireless Portable Intercoms..=)
172 Lissabet Webb May 4, 2012 at 1:54 PM: I love the telephone entry program. Perfect.
173 Alyssa C May 4, 2012 at 2:59 PM: I love the keypad entry. SO useful!!
174 Kat Emerick May 4, 2012 at 5:10 PM: I like the Wireless Portable Intercoms
175 Natalie U May 4, 2012 at 11:56 PM: I like that it turns on the lights when movement is sensed
pedidentalasst at yahoo dot com
176 clenna May 5, 2012 at 12:40 PM: I would love to have the Wireless Portable Intercoms in my house.
177 Betty May 5, 2012 at 1:04 PM: Love the alternative methods of entry – we need all those choices
178 Lorayne Gothard May 5, 2012 at 1:23 PM: I would also love to have the Wireless Portable Intercoms
179 Angela May 7, 2012 at 1:17 AM: I like the telephone entry system
180 dannyscotland May 7, 2012 at 11:20 AM: They have intercoms! How cool!
181 Shelby Roberts May 7, 2012 at 5:11 PM: 8550
Elite Series® DC Battery Backup Belt Drive

This one!
182 Leslie Galloway May 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM: I like that they have an app for the iPhone that can control the system.

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183 Laura C May 7, 2012 at 11:44 PM: I like that the company is 100 years old
184 Stacey B May 8, 2012 at 12:35 PM: I want the house intercoms. Would be handy
185 Anja M. May 8, 2012 at 2:37 PM: I learned that it is important that pre-1993 garage door openers should be replaced to insure the highest degree of safety and customer satisfaction.
186 Lyn May 8, 2012 at 7:44 PM: LiftMaster believes it is important that all garage door openers manufactured prior to 1993 be replaced, as opposed to being repaired.
187 Gianna May 9, 2012 at 3:15 AM: I like the Remote Light Switch.
188 Rajee Pandi May 9, 2012 at 3:43 AM: I like the telephone entry system.
189 mike s. May 9, 2012 at 11:15 AM: I like that they have several other safety devices, keypad entry systems, and monitoring systems available too. I think its cool that you can setup alerts and track if and when the garage door is open!
190 Jessyca May 9, 2012 at 1:18 PM: I love the Key Pad Entry.
Thanks for the chance.
191 MAMOTTS May 10, 2012 at 12:25 AM: love its easy to install
192 Judith B. May 10, 2012 at 5:20 AM: Learned that garage door openers should be replaced if they are older than 1993 (for safety & satisfaction)
193 Faythe A May 10, 2012 at 10:38 PM: I like the indoor/outdoor intercom (wireless) .
194 Joye Rast May 11, 2012 at 3:06 AM: I like the Key entry pad.
195 Joye Rast May 11, 2012 at 3:11 AM: I like the key pad entry and easy install.
196 Lily Kwan May 11, 2012 at 7:24 AM: I learned that LiftMaster gate access systems are tested extensively to ensure they meet or exceed the requirements of the UL325 standard when properly installed and maintained.
197 s riches May 12, 2012 at 12:52 PM: I want the LiftMaster perimeter alert system.
198 pamela james May 12, 2012 at 8:45 PM: the keypad entry
199 mell May 12, 2012 at 8:49 PM: I like the telephone entry system
200 Hoa Le May 12, 2012 at 9:53 PM: I learned that HomeLink, an in-vehicle universal remote control system, allows you to open and close your garage door or turn inside lights on and off from the safety and comfort of your car.
201 Kendal Barriere May 12, 2012 at 9:56 PM: I would like this screwdriver garage opener!

http://liftmaster.com/LMCV2/pages/productmodeldetail.aspx?modelId=390
202 Kat Riley May 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM: I learned that more than half of homeowners (70%) rely on the garage door as the primary entrance into their home and the automatic garage door opener as a way to open and close it.
203 kimbuckjr May 13, 2012 at 9:36 PM: Oh! I really want the “Wireless Portable Intercoms.” I’m sure my family would hate me to have this item, but I would LOVE it!
kimbuckjr
204 Daily Woman May 14, 2012 at 12:16 AM: I also like the Wireless Intercoms for when my husband is out in the garage.
205 Tim Stephens May 14, 2012 at 9:24 PM: I like the belt drive openers… I’d love to have my garage open quite
206 Melissa M May 15, 2012 at 12:23 AM: THe telephone entry is great!
207 Vera May 15, 2012 at 12:47 AM: i like the telephone entry system
208 Carmen Peterson May 15, 2012 at 11:27 AM: i would like 3240 1/2 HP screw drive garage door opener because it is guaranteed to work in any weather
209 RLong1975 May 15, 2012 at 3:59 PM: I love that you can program the door to close in a certain amount of time, that is a great feature.
210 Becky S May 15, 2012 at 10:49 PM: The indoor/outdoor intercom would be fantastic
211 SaraLee E May 16, 2012 at 4:13 AM: I like the mini remote controls like the one for the key chain
212 Chris May 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM: This looks like a fantastic present for my parents!
213 Roxann Clark May 16, 2012 at 1:29 PM: I like the keyless entry system
214 tamar May 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM: I like their perimeter alerts systems!
215 Jennifer May 16, 2012 at 4:40 PM: I love the swing gate operator!
216 Danielle May 16, 2012 at 5:02 PM: I like that you can use your telephone for entry
217 Debbie C May 16, 2012 at 6:31 PM: I would like to have their 835LM Perimeter Alert System.

chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com
218 shawna May 17, 2012 at 11:06 AM: I like the perimeter alert system.
219 Wendy Rozema May 17, 2012 at 11:29 AM: i like the keyless entry!
220 amy tolley May 17, 2012 at 1:13 PM: learned how wonderful this is and safe thanks for this great giveaway i just love your blog…..thanks for all that you do and your hard work for all your fans….
221 Solducky May 17, 2012 at 3:25 PM: I had no idea garage door openers were so cool now! The telephone entry systems are neat too. I have never seen those before either!
soluckyducky at gmail dot com
222 Sean May 17, 2012 at 3:38 PM: My Sister would love this!
223 Jessica Hays May 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM: I love the keyless entry system!

jessicaahays at hotmail dot com
224 katie May 17, 2012 at 4:39 PM: I want the wireless portable intercom
225 Denise C May 17, 2012 at 5:17 PM: I’d really like the wireless intercoms!
226 DAMIAN JARREAU May 17, 2012 at 5:18 PM: I like the Wireless Portable Intercoms
227 Julie May 17, 2012 at 7:17 PM: I like the key pad entry
228 Amanda Tempel May 17, 2012 at 8:02 PM: I would love to have their 831-2LM
Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Intercom – 2 Pack

aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com
229 Valerie Taylor Mabrey May 17, 2012 at 10:17 PM: the telephone entry is cool
vmkids3 at msn dot com
230 Melinda May 17, 2012 at 10:37 PM: Love the keypad entry!!
231 Marcus May 18, 2012 at 12:11 AM: I like the strength and durability of the (nonresidential) Liftmaster.
232 Tonya Brookrson May 18, 2012 at 12:18 AM: I LOVE this unit! Especially the gateway unit that allows you to turn on lights when you aren’t home. What a great safety feature and very practical. Many times my family and I are out later than we anticipated only to come home to a dark house.
233 Nicole B May 18, 2012 at 12:18 AM: They also have perimeter alert systems. Cool!
234 julie hawkins May 18, 2012 at 12:30 AM: I like the 833-2LM wireless portable intercom
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