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Old 05-20-2024, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Amory View Post
I've been told that while belt drive garage door openers are much quieter the central Florida extreme heat and humidity can affect the belt performance, i.e. belt stretching, slipping, and that the belt may have to be replaced after several years. Anyone with personal experience you would like to share?
I prefer a wife or grandchild opener. Don’t have to worry about power outages or battery in the remote going bad.