These are the three openers David puts in most Twin Cities garages: the Premium 6690L, the Plus 6580L and the Basic 2220L. All three are LiftMaster’s newest Security+ 3.0 generation – DC motors, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a camera in the opener, and control from the myQ app. Installed, programmed and tested on your door, usually the same day.
Call or text (763) 265-7671Compare the three
Which LiftMaster is right for your garage?
David’s honest rule: bedroom above the garage or a detached garage you want to see on your phone → Premium. A typical attached two-car garage → Plus. A rental, a second garage, or a tight budget → Basic. Every one of them beats a 15-year-old chain drive the day it goes in.
- DriveReinforced belt on a steel T-rail – the quiet one
- Power1¼ HPs* 12V DC motor, soft start/stop; up to 10′6″ doors with the right rail
- CameraIntegrated, 360° swivel, 130° wide-angle lens, night vision, live view & recording in myQ
- Lighting360° LED light ring, 2,000 lumens, motion-activated corner-to-corner
- Backup485LM battery backup included – the door still opens in a power outage
- In the box2 remotes (L993M), smart LCD wall control (L958W), wireless keypad (L979M), safety sensors
- WarrantyLifetime motor & belt; 5-year parts & LED; 1-year battery, camera, accessories
- DriveBelt drive on a T-rail – quiet, no chain slap
- Power1 HPs* 12V DC motor, soft start/stop
- CameraIntegrated, 360° swivel, wide-angle, night vision, live view in myQ
- LightingDual LED lighting system, 1,500 lumens, motion-activated
- Backup485LM battery backup included
- In the box1 remote (L993M), motion-detecting wall control (L957W), safety sensors
- Warranty6-year motor & belt; 1-year parts, LED, battery, camera, accessories
- DriveChain drive with a DC motor – much quieter than the old AC chain units
- Power¾ HPs* 12V DC motor
- CameraIntegrated fixed wide-angle camera, live garage view in myQ
- LightingOne standard bulb socket (60 W max, bulb not included)
- BackupNo battery backup on this model
- In the box1 remote (L993S), multi-function wall control (L955W), safety sensors; keypad optional
- Warranty5-year motor; 1-year parts, chain, camera, accessories
*HPs = “horsepower similar”: LiftMaster’s comparison rating for DC motors against the AC horsepower ratings people know. Specifications from LiftMaster product guides; we confirm the current in-box contents and warranty terms on the day of installation.
Side by side
| Feature | Premium 6690L | Plus 6580L | Basic 2220L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive / motor | Belt, 1¼ HPs DC | Belt, 1 HPs DC | Chain, ¾ HPs DC |
| Wi-Fi + myQ app | Built in | Built in | Built in |
| Camera | 360° swivel, night vision | 360° swivel, night vision | Fixed wide-angle |
| Lighting | 2,000 lm LED ring | 1,500 lm dual LED | Bulb socket (60 W) |
| Battery backup | Included (485LM) | Included (485LM) | No |
| Security+ 3.0 encrypted remotes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HomeLink | v4 and newer | v4 and newer | v4 and newer |
| Keypad included | Yes (L979M) | No (optional) | No (optional) |
| Motor & belt/chain warranty | Lifetime | 6 years | 5 years (motor) |
| Noise | Quietest | Quiet | Quiet for a chain |
What the myQ app actually does for you
This is why David stopped installing “dumb” openers. Every model here connects to your Wi-Fi and the free myQ app on your phone.
Why David installs LiftMaster
David installs and repairs all major opener brands. He puts LiftMaster on his own jobs for practical reasons, not marketing ones: the DC motors and belt drives stay quiet through Minnesota’s temperature swings, the myQ platform is the one customers actually keep using after the first week, parts and remotes are easy to get, and the warranties are long – lifetime on the Premium motor and belt. The new Security+ 3.0 generation added the camera and Bluetooth pairing – the opener is set up from the phone, no ladder.
Every install includes removing the old unit, a new rail sized to your door, mounting, wiring to your existing outlet, the safety sensors, force and travel limits, programming the remotes, wall control and keypad, connecting myQ to your Wi-Fi, and a balance check on the door itself – a heavy or unbalanced door is what kills openers, and David will tell you if your springs need attention first.
Not sure whether your current opener is worth repairing? If it hums but does not move it is usually the gear; if it reverses on the way down it is the sensors or the logic board. On a unit older than 10–15 years, David will show you the repair price next to the installed price of the Basic 2220L and let you decide.
How an opener install goes
Two of the most common reasons owners of older openers upgrade: a fixed-code remote that lets the door open by itself, and a failed receiver behind a remote or keypad that no longer works. Security+ rolling code and a fresh logic board solve both.
Frequently asked
How much does a LiftMaster opener cost installed in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Installed, the three models run from about $650 for the Basic 2220L to $1,500 for the Premium 6690L – opener, rail, accessories, labor and haul-away included. David confirms the exact number before the work starts, and our Twin Cities price guide has the general ranges for opener repair and replacement.
Will my old remotes and HomeLink work?
Security+ 3.0 openers ship with new encrypted remotes; most older LiftMaster remotes will not pair with them. HomeLink version 4 and newer (most vehicles from the mid-2010s on) programs normally. David programs everything before he leaves.
Do I need Wi-Fi in the garage?
A 2.4 GHz signal that reaches the opener. If your router is at the far end of the house, a cheap extender solves it – David will check the signal during the install.
Does the camera work in a power outage?
On the Premium and Plus the door still opens on battery backup, but app control and the camera pause until power returns. The Basic 2220L has no battery backup.
Can you install a LiftMaster on my existing door?
Almost always. The one exception is a door that is badly out of balance or has a broken spring – that gets fixed first so the new opener is not lifting dead weight.
Ready for a quieter, smarter garage?
Same-day LiftMaster installation across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities suburbs. Owner-installed, licensed and insured in Minnesota.
(763) 265-7671Call or text · 24/7 · About David’s Urgent Garage Door
Related: Opener repair & installation service · Which garage door opener is right for you · Smart openers, HomeLink and EV garages · Why a garage door will not open · All services.
LiftMaster, myQ and Security+ are trademarks of The Chamberlain Group. David’s Urgent Garage Door is an independent installer.