Craftsman Garage Door Opener
Model 53920

"Like other Sears garage door openers in the chain drive category,
the Craftsman model 53920 has a strong 1/2 HP motor and a rugged chain drive"

The Craftsman garage door opener model 53920 is a basic 1/2 HP chain drive garage door opener. The model 53920 is inexpensive with simple features, but it gets the job done. In the 1970s this would have been the top of the line model, but today's feature-driven world has raised the bar, so to speak.

Like other Sears garage door openers in the chain drive category, the Craftsman model 53920 has a strong 1/2 HP motor and a rugged chain drive, so this is no slouch when it comes to lifting your single or double car garage door. Keep in mind, however, that you may want to consider a 3/4 HP model like the Craftsman Model 53990 if you have a very heavy carriage house door or solid wooden garage door.

Craftsman 1/2 HP Chain Drive Garage Door Opener Model 53920

The Craftsman garage door opener model 53920 carries the same safety and security features of other Sears models, including Security+® anti-burglary rolling code technology, sensing technology to reverse and open the garage door when it encounters a person or object, and the PosiLock® feature that keeps the garage door locked once it is closed.

The Craftsman model 53920 ranks well with consumers. More than 50% of consumer reviews on the Sears garage door opener site rate this model with five out of five stars, and about 70% give four or five out of five stars. Consumers have good things to say about easy installation and solid performance. If you have an older Craftsman chain drive model, you may be able to reuse some of the mounting hardware to install the new one, cutting down your installation time. Be aware that the old remote controls will probably not work with the new unit.

NOTE: All Craftsman garage door openers are suitable for DIY installation, but Sears also offers installation service for a fee. If you have an 8 or 10 foot tall garage door, remember to buy the rail extension kit. Standard installation is for 7 foot tall doors.

Craftsman Garage Door Opener Model 53920 features

Horsepower: 1/2
Type of Drive: Chain
Light Source: 75 watts (max.) with 1 Light Bulb

Security Features:

• Security+® anti-burglary remote controls with rolling codes
• PosiLock® system to secure the garage door when it is closed

Safety Features:

• Safety Sensor Infra-red beam
• Sensing technology to stop and reverse the garage door if a person or object is contacted
• Manual door release capability

Warranty:

• Limited 4-year warranty on the motor

Special Features:

• Rugged chain drive
• Security+® anti-burglary coding
• PosiLock® system to ensure the door stays locked when it is closed

Options:

• Additional Remote Controls
• Rail extension kits for 8 foot and 10 foot high garage doors
• Extended warranty Protection Agreement from Sears
• Installation Service

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