there are better front firing units here for about $10 more- very well worth spending the extra money.

In any case, this unit fits it's 'design niche' perfectly, and works quite well for what it was intended for.

After many operations it is now easy to open, but the result is that the door vibrates giving the unit a tinny sound.

My unit has met or exceeded my expectations in every category - when operated with a rubber band on it.