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Default Old sears garage door opener - Universal remote availalbe?

Hi,
I have a sears garage door opener 1/3 horsepower, model number
139.52210 and I need another remote. Does anyone know if there is a
universal remove that works with this model? Thanks

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On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:33:10 GMT, JJ wrote Re
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On 25 Sep 2006 11:30:47 -0700, wrote:

Hi,
I have a sears garage door opener 1/3 horsepower, model number
139.52210 and I need another remote. Does anyone know if there is a
universal remove that works with this model? Thanks

Your model number isn't listed in the Sears parts website. check it
again

http://www3.sears.com/

If it is no longer supported, you'll have to use an universal
conversion kit. Chamberlain & Genie make one. Available at Home Depot
$50.


Here's one I used to replace both the transmitter & receiver on my old
Sears opener

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...8TR&lpage=none
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Default Old sears garage door opener - Universal remote availalbe?

since its so old and lacks modern safety and security features, like
light sensors on door so obstruction reverses door, and things like
rolling code technology to make it harder to break in by remote you may
be better off just replacing the opener. its not expensive and besides
if your ever going to sell such a old ppener is a home inspectors
friend.

old openers put lots of pressure on a obstruction before reversing way
more than current units, after kids were crushed.

sears has sales for 200 to 250 installed.

may be better investment than 50 bucks on a ancient unit

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