If they only lasted a year, I would have said they were a rip off. However, we've had ours 4-5 years now, I think? Only thing we've had to do is change the batt

If they only lasted a year, I would have said they were a rip off. However, we've had ours 4-5 years now, I think? Only thing we've had to do is change the battery and I think twice untangle the cord that raises the door - probably because a chicken banged the door and caused a loop in the string.