Want a quick step-by-step on how to lubricate your garage door? Great, then you’re at the right place. Keep reading to learn how to efficiently lubricate a garage door.
Before You Get Started
You only need to lubricate the moving parts on your garage door that are made out of metal, so that excludes the garage door itself, tracks, pulleys, cables or rubberized parts. These parts should remain dry. Lubricating the wrong parts can result in garage door jams from the buildup of dirt and debris. You can use a heavy-duty lithium grease for a good garage door lubricant.
Step By Step for How to Lubricate a Garage Door
Step 1: Start with a Closed Garage Door
The garage door should start in a closed position. After closing garage door, it is also a good idea to power off your garage door opener by pulling the string that hangs down from the opener.
Step 2: Clean Tracks
Wiping down the tracks will help to prevent buildup of dust, dirt, and debris from jamming your garage door. This ensures that your rollers can function smoothly. You can vacuum track, then wipe with cloth or just choose to wipe down and not vacuum.
Step 3: Lubricate the Hinges
Open garage door to clean each hinge; be sure to not overlook a hinge. You will need to lubricate the interior and exterior of the hinges, focusing on where the hinges meet the garage door.
Step 4: Lubricate the Steel Rollers
Close garage door. Lubricate steel roller by targeting the shaft of the roller and avoid the rubber wheel. The lubricant does not work well with the nylon rubber. It is very important to lubricate the tiny ball bearings inside of the rollers as well.
Step 5: Lubricate Steel Springs and Bearing Plates
If springs are nylon, do not lubricate. Only lubricate steel torsion springs and the bearing plates. These are located above the garage door. After lubricating the springs, open and close the garage door for the grease to evenly spread.
Step 6: Lubricate the Top Rail
The top rail is where the chain rides. Lubricate the top rail with a cloth to ensure that the lubricant is evenly spread on the railing.
Step 7: Check Garage Door Parts
Double-check all lubricated parts: hinges, rollers, springs, bearings, and top rail. They should be thoroughly and evenly lubricated, with no excess lubricant. This is a good time to do a full maintenance check by inspecting other parts of the garage door. Ensure that no parts are loose or worn.
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