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Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive: price, specs & release date

Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: geniecompany.com verified STALE · 2026-06-24 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

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Is the Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive a good buy?

At $179, the Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive is the cheapest of the 10 garage door openers we track, where the median is $264. On the spec sheet, its max door height of 7 ft is the lowest of the 11, and its release of 2019 is below the median of the 12.

Specifications

Price (US)$179 Approximate retail; Home Depot has carried around $179-$199, Walmart currently ~$226.79 (3022-TKH variant, search-confirmed). Genie store shows $0.00. Treat as representative, not a fixed MSRP.
BrandGenie
Released2019
Motor (hp)3/4 HPc
Drive typechain
Motor typeDC
Wi-Fi smartNo
Smart platform—
Battery backupNo
CameraNo
LED lumens—
Max door height (ft)7

Source: geniecompany.com (read 2026-06-24) STALE · 2026-06-24 · corroborated by store.geniecompany.com (read 2026-06-24).

How we checked

VERIFIED. Manufacturer model page re-fetched: 3/4 HPc 140V DC motor, chain drive, HomeLink/Car2U, Aladdin Connect NOT built-in (separate kit) -> wi-Fi smart=false correct, no integrated battery backup on base 3022 (3022-BC is the battery variant) -> battery backup=false correct, no camera, LED bulb sockets only (LED lumens null correct). max door height (ft) 7 standard (8 ft w/ extension kit). Price $179 is approximate/representative (Walmart ~$226.79 confirmed via search); note discloses the spread, so not a fabricated MSRP.

Is the Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive worth it vs cheaper garage door openers?

Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive against its closest cheaper and pricier garage door openers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked

ProductPriceMotor (hp)Drive typeMotor typeWi-Fi smartBattery backup
Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive this$1793/4 HPcchainDCNoNo
Sommer Direct Drive 1042V Synoris$2283/4direct-drive—NoNo

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive cost?

The Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive has a US price of $179 (Approximate retail; Home Depot has carried around $179-$199, Walmart currently ~$226.79 (3022-TKH variant, search-confirmed). Genie store shows $0.00. Treat as representative, not a fixed MSRP.), as of 2026-06-24.

How does the Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive compare on price?

At $179, the Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive is the cheapest of the 10 garage door openers we track, where the median is $264.

When was the Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive released?

The Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive was released 2019.

What are the Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive's key specs?

Genie ChainMax 1000 (3022-TKV) Chain Drive (Genie): Motor (hp) 3/4 HPc, Drive type chain, Motor type DC, Max door height (ft) 7, Release 2019. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-24.

Price of record: $179 at geniecompany.com, 2026-06-24. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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