How to Quiet a Garage Door

Maintain your garage door and you'll ensure that it provides years of loyal service.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Motor Oil
• Motor Oil
• Engine Degreaser
• Screwdriver Sets
• Wrenches

1. Check all of the hardware. Normal use can sometimes work nuts or bolts loose.

2. Put a light coat of oil on the drive chain, track, pulleys and springs. Do this a few times a year to protect these parts from rust.

3. Clean the hinge rollers. Loosen the nuts and pull them out. Wipe them with engine degreaser, then replace them. Remember to tighten the bolts.

4. Make sure the track brackets are secure. These are the parts that hold the garage door track to the wall.

Tips & Warnings

• Use regular motor oil or Teflon lubricant instead of grease, which attracts grit that can make noise and wear even worse.
• Working on the extension springs can be dangerous. Call a service professional to perform this part of your maintenance regimen.