The
last thing that you want after a hectic and stressful day at work is to have
your residential garage door scream at you when you get home. However, this
does not have to be the case. Note that a garage door needs to be adequately
maintained so that it does not become loud and squeaky.
And
whether the garage door opens manually or through an electric door opener, it
has metal parts that you have to oil or lubricate occasionally to keep it
functioning well. And the noise of your garage door could be a sign that it is
not properly greased, and this may result in even serious damages to your
garage door in the future. This is why you have to
lubricate your garage door to make sure it is working smoothly.
Most
garage doors squeak when they need lubrication. In most cases, annual
lubrication of the moving parts is enough to keep your garage door in excellent
shape.
Here
is what you need to lubricate to keep your garage door working properly.
Hinges
You
have to lubricate the hinges of the garage door at their pivot points. However,
keep in mind that you only have to do this for metal hinges. Do not mess with the plastic hinges as they don’t need
lubrication.
In
fact, avoid applying anything to any plastic parts. Some lubricants can even
cause the plastic to degrade or break down over time.
Rollers
The
rollers on the garage door are circular moving pieces, and they are attached to
each of the door hinges. Inside the rollers are ball bearings that you have to
lubricate for smooth opening and closing of your garage door.
Note
that metal rollers are how the garage doors travel up and down. And if the
rollers have nylon wheels, make sure you lubricate the rollers without getting
any grease or lubricant on the nylon material.
Springs
You
have to locate the torsion springs that help lift and lower the garage door. Keep
in mind that this is one of the essential parts of a garage door that needs
lubrication. This is because lubricating the springs properly can increase
their efficiency and their lifespan. You just have to apply enough lubricant to
make them move more smoothly.
If
your residential or commercial garage door is not working as it should or if
you have any questions about how you can lubricate your door, contact the
experts at Thrifty Garage
Door Repair Edmonton today.
