How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door

Do you have a noisy garage door? If you do, it can be a serious disruption. Are you at the end of your rope because of the rattling, squeaking, and grinding of the garage door? In addition, that noisy and squeaky garage door might not help your relations with your neighbors, particularly if you leave for work very early in the morning.

However, do not worry; here is how you can fix your noisy garage door.

Replace or Lubricate the Rollers

You should inspect the rollers to see if they wear out. Open and shut your garage door while watching the rollers. You might be able to identify this as the main cause of the noise.Rollers comprise of either metal or nylon, and if the rollers wear out, they will become squeaky soon.

If the rollers look worn, replace them.In contrast, if the rollers seem to be in good shape, then you should try lubrication to reduce noise. Note that a good squirt of reliable metal lubricant can solve the problem. If you are not sure how to go about it and what lubricant to use, call the experts at Titan Garage Doors.

Replace the Hinges

Did you know that with time and wear and tear the hole in the hinge that usually houses the roller stem might wear out?All you have to do is inspect all the hinges and replace the hinge that has a hole that is oblong in shape than round.

Check the Garage Door Opener Chain

Note that a loose garage door opener chain is likely to cause a loud slapping sound. You should tighten this chain, and then thoroughly lubricate the opener track using grease. In addition, if you have a screw drive opener, make sure that you grease the threads as well.

Tighten the Nuts

Tighten all the nuts on your garage door and track with either a socket wrench or an adjustable wrench. Be careful and make sure the nuts are not too tight.

Lubricate Garage Door Springs

One of the most common culprits for loud and whiny garage doors are the springs located at the top of the garage door. And lubricate these springs multiple times a year. You can easily lubricate the garage door springs by spraying them lightly with white lithium grease or a silicone free lubricant to get the best results.

However, do not make the mistake of over lubricating them. This is because the lubricant may drip on the surface of your garage door when you operate it.

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