That Liftmaster Opener on Amazon Might Seem Inexpensive Because It Is an Outdated Unit

Be careful – many units sold on Amazon are older units without many highly desirable new features. For example, ordering a unit without a “W” at the end of it is an easy mistake to make, but will require you to buy a separate Internet Gateway to check and control your door using your smartphone. This inconvenient and somewhat costly work-around method of getting your opener hooked up to the Internet is definitely not the way to go.

Read the Description, the Fine Print, or the Comments Carefully

Some Quick Math on This “Deal”:

$217.53 – for an outdated, older unit on Amazon that does NOT have built-in WiFi (you need to purchase an Internet Gateway to use your smartphone)

$50.80 – for an Internet Gateway to use your smartphone to operate the door

$100 – to purchase a rail, belt, front idler and carriage system for your unit from a local dealer (most – or all – Amazon sellers do not ship the 10′ 4″ rail/belt/front-idler/carriage assembly)

$24.40 – sales tax

$25 – estimated installation materials

$175 – installation labor from a professional, quality installer

= $592.73 – almost 40% more than if you buy the better unit from us! (on 12/6/2018)