I'm not really upset that the old, loud, noisy garage door opener died...we had both discussed replacing it just to get something quieter. It's just the timing that is bad. With work, school, and tomorrow being Connor's first birthday I have no clue when I'm going to find time to buy a new one, much less install it.

It really did a good job of shredding itself, when I opened it white dust was everywhere. I'm sure when it was designed, Sears didn't even think the plastic gear would last thing long. God I love planned obsolescence.