How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door

Noise and squeaking produced by a garage door is caused by one, or a combination, of a few issues. Curing a noisy garage door could be as easy as lubricating all of the moving parts associated with the door, or as difficult as completely replacing either the door itself, the garage door opener, or both. Always begin by adding fresh lubricant to the garage door and the garage door opener. If the squeaking and noise persists, take the necessary action to replace what may need to be replaced.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Primeflo silicone lubricant Screw drive lubricant WD-40, or other silicone-based lubricant Replacement parts as needed Paper towels or other rags

1. Visit your local hardware store and look for the garage door hardware and related garage door items. Look for a product called Primeflo silicone lubricant, and if your garage door opener is a screw drive opener, pick up a tube of screw drive lubricant also.

2. Apply the lubricants as directed on their respective packages.

3. In order to achieve complete coverage on all moving parts, the garage door will have to be opened and closed several times. Remember to coat the door wheels and the wheel tracks also.

4. Clean up all lubricant overspray and/or dripping with a cloth or paper towel and discard.

5. Open and close the garage door one final time to ensure all squeaks and other noises have been remedied.

Tips & Warnings

• If the specific lubricants mentioned are not available in your area, use their closest equivalent. Also, WD-40 and other silicone spray lubricants will work to cure the noises, though they may not last as long as a lubricant designed for use in garage door applications.
• Lubricant fumes and overspray may be harmful. Read warning labels before use.