At Creative Door Services we carry and install a variety of high-quality gate openers, not to mention a selection of elegant gates. In this article, we tell you about the CSL24U and CSW24U from LiftMaster.

The CSL24U vs. the CSW24U

The main difference between these gate openers relates to the size of gates that they are used for. The CSW24U is suitable for gates up to 18 feet long, whereas the CSL24U is suitable for gates up to 50 feet long.

In light of this, both gates are appropriate for most residential applications. However, for oversized gates, the CSL24U is your best bet.

In terms of weight capacity, the CSL24U is suitable for gates weighing up to 1,500 lbs., and the CSW24U is suitable for gates weighing up to 1,600 lbs.

In all other respects, the LiftMaster CSL24U and CSW24U are cousins and share a range of features that make them ideal for residential automatic gates.

Reliability And Longevity

The CSL24U and CSW24U are built to last. In fact, they’ve been manufactured to operate for more than one million cycles. This is thanks to top-quality engineering and components, such as their heavy-duty gear-driven transmissions, which provide continued smooth operation. It’s also thanks to their advanced features, such as soft start and stop, which is gentle on the hardware and thereby extends product life.

Because of their superior durability, these models are used for residential and industrial applications alike. And it’s why LiftMaster can afford to provide a seven-year warranty for the openers when used in a residential context.

Safety And Security

The CSL24U and CSW24U have a number of features designed to keep your family safe and secure:

• Anti-tailgate. This feature ensures that the gate swiftly closes behind the vehicle, preventing unauthorized access. This makes these opener models popular choices not only for houses but also for gated communities, where there’s a heightened risk of unauthorized entries.
  
  
• Fire department compliance. These openers have features that allow them to open when AC power is lost or the battery is depleted.
  
  
• Security+ 2.0. This trademarked feature protects the opener against hackers thanks to encrypted signals.
  
  
• Reversing sensors. This feature ensures that gate stops and reverses when anything enters its path when closing. This helps keep children and pets safe when they’re playing near the gate. It also prevents the gate from closing on and damaging vehicles.
  
  
• Keyed manual disconnect. When unlocked, the gates can be opened manually. This is an important safeguard in the unlikely event of a malfunction.
  
  
• Posilock. This trademarked feature ensures that the gate is automatically returned to the closed position should it be moved out of place.

Surge Protection and Battery Backup

The CSL24U and CSW24U have industrial-grade surge and lightning protection. And when the power goes out, your LiftMaster gate opener allows you to get in and out with battery backup.

The CSL24U guarantees 146 cycles and the CSW24U guarantees 208 cycles in the event of a power outage.

MyQ Technology

One of things that sets apart LiftMaster gate openers is that they’re compatible with myQ technology. When you choose the Internet Gateway feature for your system, you’re able to remotely control and monitor your garage door and receive activity notifications through the myQ smartphone application. This technology improves your home security and is an added convenience. Here are some ways you can use myQ:

• If you’re out of town, you can have the app inform you if someone opens your gate.
• You can open your gate remotely to let in your housekeeper, contractor, dog walker, delivery person, or family member.
• While you’re at work, you can verify that your child got home from school safely by monitoring gate activity.

Additional Features And Add-Ons

The CSL24U and CSW24U are compatible with various useful Liftmaster add-ons such as:

• Telephone entry. This secure system for guest entry is useful if the gate is at the entrance of a gated community. LiftMaster’s EL2000SS features a backlit LCD display and keeps residents’ data protected with Cloud Storage Security.
  
  
• Internet Gateway. This feature allows your gate operator to connect to the internet and the free myQ application.
  
  
• Solar panel kit. This feature gives the opener the ability to run on solar power. This is a good option for areas where power isn’t readily available. In some areas it entitles the buyer to a tax incentive.

There are also a variety of remote controls available, including universal ones that allow you to open both your gate and your garage.

Dependable Openers For Any And All Automatic Gates

At Creative Door™, we carry gate opener brands you can trust. We also provide reliable installation services. If you need help determining which automatic gate operator is right for you, contact a member of our team at one of our eight branch offices located in Edmonton, Calgary, or Fort McMurray, Alberta; Vancouver or Kelowna, British Columbia; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; or Winnipeg, Manitoba.