Home security systems offer peace of mind – Uniontown Herald Standard
Uniontown Herald StandardHome security systems offer peace of mindUniontown Herald StandardThere is also a monthly cost for a monitored system in addition to some companies charging installation and equipment fees. Whether monitored or unmonitored, either type of home security system can be set up to be hard wired or wireless. Given today's …and more »
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Chamberlain 3/4 HP Belt-Drive Garage Door Opener
Chamberlain 3/4 HP Belt-Drive Garage Door Opener with MyQ Technology and Battery Backup. Home Depot Model # HD920EV, WD962KEV.
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Now when the power goes out, your garage door opener will still work. The New Chamberlain® Whisper Drive® with MyQ® Technology and Battery Backup allows you complete use of your garage during a power outage. The safety and security features will continue to operate as well, ensuring your family is protected in a power failure.
As added convenience features the opener has a timer-to-close function that will automatically close the garage door in case you forget, and MyQ® technology that allows your garage door opener to automatically control interior and/or exterior lights (with purchase of additional MyQ® acccessories) so you will never come home to a dark house again. The opener also features smooth start and smooth stop to reduce the noise of the garage door as it opens and closes — perfect for homes with a room above the garage.
* horsepower strength with same lifting force specifications as 3/4 HP Chamberlain garage door openers
3/4 HPS* DC belt drive system for the ultimate in quiet performance
Battery Backup System provides up to 20 open/close cycles in the first 24 hours of a power outage
Timer-to-Close feature can automatically close the garage door after 1, 5, or 10 minutes
Motion-Detecting Control Panel allows easy programming of remote controls, keypads, and MyQ® lighting accessories, and turns lights on automatically when movement is sensed
Auto force-sensing technology constantly monitors garage door opener system and adjusts forces to temperature fluctuations
Quick-install rail system provides faster and easier installation — assembles in 60 seconds
Delivers 200 watts of light with adjustable light time delay
HomeLink® compatible — the in-vehicle remote control system
Includes two 3-button remote controls, one wireless keyless entry system, and one control panel (not shown)
SAFETY & SECURITY FEATURES
Protector System® safety sensors with Rapid-Snap® brackets project an invisible light beam across the garage door opening and automatically reverse the door if anything interrupts the beam while the 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 broken
Security+ 2.0™ anti-burglary technology assures a new code is sent every time the remote control is used
PosiLock® theft protection assures that once the door is closed, it stays locked
Manual release handle in case of power failure.
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