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product_id: 14097484
title: "Sommer 1042V003 Direct Drive 3/4 Hp Garage Door Opener Incl. Wireless Keypad\"New\". Quiet. Durable. Strong"
brand: "direct drive"
price: "R5022"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14097484-sommer-1042v003-direct-drive-3-4-hp-garage-door-opener
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Ultra-quiet operation 30,000-hour battery life Secure rolling code tech Sommer 1042V003 Direct Drive 3/4 Hp Garage Door Opener Incl. Wireless Keypad"New". Quiet. Durable. Strong

**Brand:** direct drive
**Price:** R5022
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Elevate your garage game with the quietest, smartest opener around!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sommer 1042V003 Direct Drive 3/4 Hp Garage Door Opener Incl. Wireless Keypad"New". Quiet. Durable. Strong by direct drive
- **How much does it cost?** R5022 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/14097484-sommer-1042v003-direct-drive-3-4-hp-garage-door-opener)

## Best For

- direct drive enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Lifetime Warranty:** Invest with confidence—our lifetime warranty has you covered.
- • **Unmatched Security:** Stay safe with advanced rolling code technology that keeps intruders at bay.
- • **Smart Compatibility:** Easily integrates with Homelink for seamless smart home connectivity.
- • **Complete Installation Kit:** Everything you need for a hassle-free setup is included right out of the box.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Experience the tranquility of a virtually silent garage door opener.

## Overview

The Sommer 1042V003 Direct Drive Garage Door Opener is a powerful 3/4 HP unit designed for 7 to 8-foot doors. It features a complete installation kit, ultra-quiet operation, and secure rolling code technology. With two transmitters, a wireless keypad, and Homelink compatibility, this opener ensures convenience and security. Plus, it comes with a lifetime warranty for peace of mind.

## Description

Product Description          Quiet. Durable. Strong. Garage door operation simplified. 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.             From the Manufacturer          Quiet. Durable. Strong. Garage door operation simplified. 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
- Extremely quiet garage door opener with virtually no vibrations
- Secure rolling code technology, 310 mhz
- Includes two x 2-button transmitters, wireless keypad and one interior wall station
- Homelink compatible/sommer USA Customer service available

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Direct Drive |
| Part Number | 1042V003 |
| Item Weight | 40.8 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 42 x 10 x 6.5 inches |
| Item model number | 1042V003 |
| Batteries | 2 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
| Power Source | Corded-Electric |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Plug Format | US style |
| Included Components | Garage Door Opener |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Average Battery Life | 30000 Hours |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Warranty |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Works well.  Easy to install.  Incredibly quiet,
  

*by M***O on Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016*

I bought this as a replacement unit for the original one in my older house and I am highly pleased with it.  This new one is incredibly quiet, much quieter but slightly slower than the original.  It stops much more accurately than the original too (it has very precise positioning).  My leisurely self-install took the better part of a day, mostly because I had to take numerous breaks to get away from the California summer heat in the garage!  The instructions are well written and easy to follow, taking my time, step-by-step.  The old unit did not have optical sensors, so when I installed the ones that came with this unit I had to run the wires for those, and the supplied wires for those were about 2 yards (meters) short.  Fortunately the wire supplied for the wall switch was longer than needed so I just spliced in that wire to solve that problem.  I would have been happier if they had supplied angle iron for mounting at the head unit end, rather than simple holed steel straps,  The straps flex a bit under the torque of the motor, and the result is that the unit moves around a little (very little) when it is activated, rather than being completely rigid.  The perfectionist side of me does not like that but it works perfectly well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Superb engineering. Amazing product
  

*by R***T on Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013*

Having two story house with small kids' bedroom right above the garage, I was looking for a garage door opener that is a little better than my 7 year old Wayne Dalton Quantum (pre-installed by builder). Whenever Wayne Dalton was working it always felt like a small earthquake if you are on second floor of the house. The chain based opener might be reliable but is extremely noisy.I've looked at various models of Chamberlain and Genie belt drives and found their assembly instructions overly complicated. There were just too many parts involved. While it sounds like a cool idea with Chamberlain's MyQ interface, it felt over-engineered and overloaded with features (not a good thing if you are looking for long term reliability). Having plastic gears in the motor was deal killer for me. Hence, I chose this Sommer unit.Amazon had the best price and fast delivery of the Sommer/Direct Drive opener.I was glad that I decided to perform installation myself as I found numerous corners cut by my builder during installation of my previous opener (short bolts for ceiling, no proper header support, photo-sensors positioned too low, wires just hanging all over the place, etc).It took me several hours over the weekend to take down the old opener and install the new one. I didn't want to rush the process to make sure everything is done right. My main concern was the length of rails since I have 8' door in my garage and I measured that the actual travel distance by the carriage of the old opener was close to 8'5".After everything was in place, I was stunned by extremely silent operation of the opener. The only thing making noise is the door itself and door rails attached to the ceiling. Absolutely quiet.My only wish for improvement on Sommer USA end is to remove the differentiation between retail and professional model lines for the opener. It only creates a confusion. Rail length is all different between retail and professional models and makes it hard to know which model you are getting. Also having two separate websites (sommer-usa and directdriveopener) - is just silly and great way to confuse customers.P.S. Homelink worked without problems paired with my Honda Odyssey. See homelink website for their latest instructions. In short, press all 3 buttons and hold them until the light goes OFF (very important). Then press Learn button on the control unit of the opener and quickly (under 10 seconds) press desired button on the homelink and hold it until it stops flashing. That's it!

### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Quiet but wireless issues
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021*

I have had this product for over two years.  It was easy to install and runs much more quietly than our previous opener.  I had a problem with the wireless function and the warrantee covered replacing a board.  Wireless worked again.  I do find the distance of the wireless less than my prior opener.  My new problem is with the keyless entry.  There is a security feature that disables the wireless keypad from operating if someone entered the code several times.  The timer requires a wait period to reset before trying again.  Unfortunately, this seems to be causing problems now when the garage was opened by the wired remote.  Hoping there is a fix.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-20*