Westchester County, NY · Residential Only

Side-Mount Jackshaft Opener (LiftMaster 8500W) — Westchester, NY

The LiftMaster 8500W jackshaft opener mounts on the side wall of your garage instead of the ceiling — giving you a quieter operation, free ceiling space for storage or a car lift, and the only opener type compatible with high-lift conversions. We're certified 8500W installers in Westchester.

What's Included

  • LiftMaster 8500W side-mount opener
  • Automatic deadbolt for added security
  • Wi-Fi + myQ smartphone integration
  • Battery backup (standard)
  • 2 remotes + wireless keypad
  • Required for high-lift conversion installs
  • 1-year warranty on the motor

Our Process

  1. Site check. We confirm wall space, torsion bar configuration, and electrical access.
  2. Mount & couple. Opener mounts to side wall and couples directly to the torsion bar.
  3. Auto-deadbolt & backup. Programmed and tested.
  4. Demo & warranty.

Brands

LiftMaster 8500W · LiftMaster 8500

Pricing

LiftMaster 8500W installed: $1,050–$1,450. Pair with a high-lift conversion: bundle pricing on request.

The Got A Guy Guarantee

1-year warranty on parts and labor. 1-year warranty on the motor. The chains offer 90 days.

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FAQs

Three reasons: quieter operation, free ceiling space (storage, cathedral ceilings, car lifts), and required for high-lift conversions.
Yes — significantly. The motor isn't bouncing around overhead with the door. Particularly noticeable in garages with bedrooms above.
Most residential torsion-spring doors under 14 feet tall and 850 lbs. We'll confirm at the estimate.

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