Best 4 Tips to Silence a Noisy Garage Door

Is your garage door making a lot of noise, and you do not know how to silence it? And it can be even more frustrating and inconvenient when your bedroom is located right over your garage, and you are woken up because of your noisy door late at night. Keep in mind that noisy and squeaky garage doors are disruptive and are often a sign that things are not all right.

However, you (and probably your neighbors) do not have to tolerate the loud noises that stem from the garage door.

Here are the best four tips to silence your noisy garage door.

1.     Examine the Metal Rollers

You probably know that old and worn metal rollers can create a bit of a nuisance as these rollers get older with normal wear and tear. It is better to replace the metal rollers with nylon ones. This is because nylon rollers don’t require lubricant.

Also, they are much easier to maintain and are considerably quieter compared to metal rollers. You should replace all the rollers at once. While nylon rollers may be a bit more expensive, the noise reduction alone makes them worthwhile.

2.     Lubricate your Door

Note that moving parts, such as springs, in your garage door usually require regular lubrication in order to stay quiet. All you have to do is choose a lubricant made specifically for garage doors, and apply the lubricant to the springs, tracks, hinges, pulleys, and rollers, etc.

This will considerably lower the noise level. Also, it may even increase the lifespan of your door by reducing wear and tear on the various moving parts.

3.     Tighten Loose Nuts and Bolts

Did you know that over time your garage door can become very rattly? This is because constant closing and opening can cause nuts and bolts to loosen. Although loose nuts and bolts may seem innocent, if you ignore them, it can lead to failures in your system.

Fortunately, the fix is quick, easy, and straightforward. You just have to check all nuts and bolts throughout the garage door system, particularly on the door and tracks, and then tighten any that you consider loose. 

4.     Add Noise Insulation

This is another excellent tip. You can easily install noise insulators between the slotted metal brace that is used to attach the motor to the ceiling and the motor block. You can buy noise insulators from any garage door specialist in your area.

Call Thrifty Garage Door Repair Edmonton with any questions you have or to schedule a professional garage door technician in Edmonton to come out and evaluate your garage door.

We cover all of Edmonton and Stony Plain, St.Albert, Leduc, Sherwood Park, Morinville, Spruce Grove and Devon