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product_id: 17289061
title: "Direct Drive Opener 3/4hp #1 Selling Garage Door Opener"
brand: "sommer"
price: "€ 423.44"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 2
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/17289061-direct-drive-opener-3-4hp-1-selling-garage-door-opener
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# Fits 7-8 ft Doors Rolling Code Security 3/4hp Power Direct Drive Opener 3/4hp #1 Selling Garage Door Opener

**Brand:** sommer
**Price:** € 423.44
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚪 Elevate Your Garage Experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Direct Drive Opener 3/4hp #1 Selling Garage Door Opener by sommer
- **How much does it cost?** € 423.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/17289061-direct-drive-opener-3-4hp-1-selling-garage-door-opener)

## Best For

- sommer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sommer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Security:** Stay safe with advanced rolling code technology that changes the access code with every use.
- • **Unmatched Power:** Experience the strength of a 3/4hp motor, effortlessly lifting doors up to 550 lbs.
- • **User-Friendly Operation:** Two 2-button transmitters and a wall button make access a breeze for you and your family.
- • **Customer-Centric Support:** Enjoy peace of mind with Sommer USA's dedicated customer service at your fingertips.
- • **Complete Installation Kit:** Everything you need for a seamless setup is included—no extra trips to the store!

## Overview

The Direct Drive Opener 3/4hp is the top-selling garage door opener designed for doors up to 550 lbs. It includes a complete installation kit, two transmitters, and high-quality safety features, ensuring both convenience and security. With compatibility for HomeLink and exceptional customer support from Sommer USA, this opener is the perfect blend of power and reliability.

## Description

The Direct Drive garage door opener is the only one of its kind which offers Europe's leading innovative technology. Unlike conventional garage door opener that use a noisy chain, belt or screw the Direct Drive has only one moving part. The motor glides silently along the chain which is embedded in a sturdy steel rail. Extremely quiet garage door opener with virtually no vibrations. Perfect for homes with living spaces above the garage. Very smooth operation with soft start and stop technology. Because the motor is located at the door instead of the back of the opener it maximizes the power.

## Features

- Incl. rail for 7 ft. - 8 ft. door height/full installation kit included/Rolling Code Frequency
- For door up to 550 lbs. - spring balanced
- Includes two 2- button transmitters/wall bush button
- Includes high quality photo eyes
- HomeLink compatible/Sommer USA customer service available

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Sommer USA |
| Part Number | 1042V003 |
| Item Weight | 39.8 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 42.6 x 10.2 x 7 inches |
| Item model number | 1042V003 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Required? | No |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has anyone had any durability issues with the Sommer, or had to use the warranty?**
A: Same issue here with the sensors not aligning.  Moving them more than 4 feet apart and they can't "see" each other.  Installed in 2012.  Just left a voice message for customer support, but don't have high hopes.

**Q: what is the Mhz of this model? Answer:  315 Mhz.So it is NOT compatible with Sommer the wireless key transmitter Amazon sells**
A: Yes, it is compatible.

**Q: does the control house need to be where it is? and why? Can i put it somewhere else like on the ceiling above the track?**
A: Why would you want to compromise the integrity of the opener by mounting the control housing in a way other than according to the instructions?The housing is where the unit fruit it's power supply

**Q: Is this model compatible with Genie remote controllers?**
A: I would say nobut it does work with home link

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Elegant Simple and Quiet and requires little or no maintenance
  

*by W***D on Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2011*

I tend to research or over research something before I buy it, suffering research remorse before I ever purchase and the garage door opener was no different.When my 10 year old Craftsman chain drive opener on the main garage door quit working past the point of my ability or at least willingness to repair it again, I set off on a search of designs, service life and reviews of what is available today.Until I came across the Sommer design my preference was screw drive openers.  I still curse the day I sold my old house and didn't take the 25+ year old Genie screw drive opener without safety features with me.The first realization is this; there's really only 4 "main" manufactures of garage door hardware and designs in the US; Genie, Liftmaster, Chamberlain and Wayne Dalton.  To make it worse they even use each others parts, so what is one is often times found in another manufactures model, not just by similar design, but by actual part number.I focused on screw type drives as my primary choice but what I found simply alarmed me.  The nut that actually rides the screw and performs the lifting of the door in most mid grade to high end units was not brass but nylon.  This all but guarantees replacement parts and or service calls.  I looked at belt drives and direct drives too.  The main detractor to all of them were numbers of recently posted reviews of what only looks like quality problems and the same old design with cheaper and cheaper parts.As the research went on and on I came across Sommer.  I like seeing designs and engineering that are neat, simple and serviceable.  I downloaded installation and owners manual looked the illustrated parts breakdown and watch their video more times than I'll admit here.  There is literally one moving part.  It requires no, zero, nada greasing.The remotes, those are a little weird if you're used to the old type that clip on your visor but I think I can over come that challenge.  Installation assumes you can at least change your own oil and you are not mechanically challenged.  There is room for interpretation; lets put it that way.This is one of those things you put in your house that you want to show to your neighbors and friends, not that you installed it but the operation is so quiet and how well it operates.  It's a real man cave item and worth discussing over a beer, worth my time to review it and I'm buying another for the back garage that doesn't even need a replacement yet.**UPDATE 11/2/2013**I didn't realize this review was still getting comments and "likes".  Thought I'd provide an update.2 years and this door opener is as quiet as the day I first put it in.  I've not had to adjust it and I've not had one single problem.The door still stops when it closes to the exact same position on the wall I marked with a "sharpy" 2 years ago when I was adjusting where is should stop at.So when the garage door on my back garage finally failed this spring, I had a nice shinny new door hung by an installer and bought another Sommer door opener like the one I have on the main garage.**UPDATE 1/5/2016**I really did purchase another Sommer garage door opener for my second garage in April of 2013.  Now owning 2 of these units, they are without a doubt 2 of better purchases I have made for my home.  I have one opener on a Clopay 2 car uninsulated steel door and the original opener on a Clopay 2 car insulated steel door.  They have been literally put them up and forget about it.They just work.I know...it's just a garage door opener....really there's that much to say about a mundane item that opens your garage door winter, spring summer and fall???Really it is that reliable and when the little bride is happy.....everyone's happy.

### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A few years later and I am disgusted
  

*by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013*

Well, if you read my first review below, I was pretty impressed with these openers.  My last of the three I purchased has now failed. Well actually the remote has failed.  This is too bad because the openers are still quite good.  The remote on the other hand are so flukey and bogus that I am now throwing away the last of these openers.  I have already replaced the other two with Chambelain openers, who have upped their game considerably and am very pleased with them.  The noise may be slightly more with the Chamberlain but it's nothing compared to the cursing I have done about these pieces of junk.Do yourself a favor and don't buy it.Replaced my 10 year old Chamberlain Whisper Quiet after losing the second belt, with this opener. Believe me when I say this sets a new standard for quiet.  The door itself still makes  a little squeaking but the opener is silent. Did I mention silent. It is  a great design with a thinner profile than the other models I have experienced and the result is  a much cleaner installation.Speaking of installation, I had read a couple of reviews that made me think it was going to be difficult. Not so. It comes with two instruction manuals; the short version and the long detailed one.  I just used the quick version and found it to be a breeze. I took forever but that was self inflicted with me making the mounting bracket and making sure the wiring was perfectly hidden, fishing wires instead of surface mount and so on. If you are not so picky, I think it should only be 3 or 4 hours and it will still be fine.I was disappointed to find that my wireless keypad does not work with it and also that my existing remotes do not work.  I had to purchase a Sommer keypad which is on its way but it looks a little goofy. I guess I'll see when it gets here.The package I got was somewhat "bare bones" meaning no battery backup, no keypad and no automatic closer if you leave it open. I don't really care about the battery backup and I already had a AUTOcloser (available on Amazon) which works fine with the Sommer. If you ever worry that you might have left your door open, get one of these.I am very happy with this opener and would not even consider using a Genie or Chamberlain now that I know about this one. I have 4 other Chamberlains that I will probably change to Sommer.I just read my review and it sounds like a company plant. It's not.  I don't think I have ever placed a review on Amazon before this. It is just that this opener impressed me so much that I was moved to place a review.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*