Sears Craftsman

The Craftsman brand is synonymous with tools and home improvement products and was first introduced in 1927 by Sears. Craftsman garage door openers made their debut in the 1950s. They gained a reputation for product longevity, affordability, and easy operation.

Ownership of the Craftsman brand has since changed hands, with Stanley Black & Decker taking over in 2017. However, Craftsman garage door openers are still made by the Chamberlain Group, one of the world’s largest garage door opener manufacturers. As such, most Craftsman garage door openers benefit from similar internal components, technology, and rock-solid reliability associated with Chamberlain and its LiftMaster line.

Craftsman was an innovator early on introducing remote-controlled garage door openers for added convenience in the 1980s, and followed up in the 1990s with rolling code technology that made it harder for thieves to mimic the open command by changing the code sent with each command.

Together these innovations have kept demand for Craftsman garage door openers high for homeowners and property managers alike.

Craftsman garage door openers are known for many product models designed for multiple-use cases or garage door setup types. For example, the Craftsman CMXEOCG471 is a popular, chain-driven model well-regarded for its durability and affordability. Meanwhile, the Craftsman CMXEOCG231 is a belt-driven model known for its quiet operation, making it perfect for homes with attached garages.

Others include the Wi-Fi-enabled, belt-driven model CMXEOCG572 and belt-driven CMXEOCG772, which also come with a battery backup. Safety reversal sensors come standard with most models as well as secure rolling code, which creates a new access code every time for added security.

The newest models can even be paired with a smart home system and monitor using the myQ app. This ensures no parcel will be left outside overnight if you forget to close the door.

Prospective buyers will appreciate that Craftsman parts can meet Chamberlain parts, making it easy and cheap to get a replacement component if an old one wears out. Pick up a backup LED light, alternate garage door opener remote, or alternate garage door to make the most of your current Craftsman garage door opener system.