How to Lube your Garage door

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@troyrambo6804 8 ай бұрын

I can't believe this popped up. I literally just did this this morning. I use an old rag and keep the over spray from getting on the wall behind. I usually do this once a year in spring, but if I hear it getting louder, I do it a second time. Had one spring pop about 5 years ago after 13 years in our house.

@rayhall7759 Ай бұрын

Check your house for hidden cameras and/or microphones! TV could be spying on you!? Check the toilet tank for spy devices!

@chrislind2 9 ай бұрын

I lube the hinges on my garage door about twice a month because I park my car in the garage. I never thought about lubricating the springs and cable wheels. I cleaned the wheel tracts and lubed the spring and cable wind up wheels and the door is much quieter. Thank you for the video.

@RobertMacCready Жыл бұрын

I followed what you did and I've never had my garage door run so smooth and quiet .Your directions are well worth following. Thanks for the great instructions.

@jsmith7013 29 күн бұрын

Tip I taught myself. I used pieces of cardboard, placing them behind where I was spraying in addition to shop towels. Cardboard helps protect areas from spray/over spray.

@YosefHurley Жыл бұрын

Didn't realize I needed to lube the springs themselves too. Thanks!. Excellent, helpful video! Thank you !.

@heritagedoor Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@chrissmith2114 Жыл бұрын

It is important to know why the torsion spring needs a good quality lube regularly. The long spring is designed to spread the torque over the whole spring, so each coil takes its fair share of the load, and each coil only sees a small portion of the movement. If the spring gets dry some coils can stick together and not slide over each other, and this causes the portion of spring that is actually moving to actually have to move further and see more load. This uneven load is what causes springs to break.... So even if you do not lube anything else on the door, keep the spring lubed to even out the load along the spring. As Far as lubricants are concerned regular WD-40 should go into the 'adhesive' box, silicone lube does not dry out and does not attract dirt like WD-40 ( regular formula ) WD took over 3in1 company and their lubes improved, but before that they were a glue company.

@erleed 10 ай бұрын

@@heritagedoor I noticed you had a bottle of WD-40. What role does WD-40 play in lubricating the garage door?

@patrickclancy150 9 ай бұрын

@@erleed I am not an expert at garage doors, but I can tell you I've run into similar advice from auto mechanics and bicycle techs. WD-40 is very light weight. It can be good as a penetrating fluid and good for cleaning, but as a lubricant, not so good. I think it was included simply because it is the one spray that many people would already have in their homes. It might be better than nothing, but I believe he was trying to emphasize that you should purchase the appropriate lubricant. If you only have one or two doors, a single can should last you years, so the cost is trivial.

@percyfaith11 8 ай бұрын

@@chrissmith2114 LOL, that doesn't mean that WD-40 is a glue.

@timothyh.1460 9 ай бұрын

Clear and concise presentation. Thanks so much.

@kairlf Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your extremely clear and detailed instructions for lubricating my garage door. I really appreciated the fact that your camera zoomed in so that we could see the small details of exactly where to put the lubricant!

@martinburgos3027 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. I was actually doing a pretty decent job except, I was not lubricating the end drums and torsion springs. Very helpful video. Thanks again!

@joetrevino2608 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the down-to-the-point video. It was a very informative video. I learned what to do, and what lubricants not to use.

@SamLopez11 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I would also add to check all the hinge nuts- many of mine were not torqued all the way and one was rattling because it was so loose!

@juliewilsonriola9471 Жыл бұрын

well done...THX for a great video........I never knew I was supposed to lube the big spring on top...live and learn..!!!!

@mauricecohen3830 Ай бұрын

Great info, like many here, I didn't know the torsion springs needed lubrication too. Thanks.

@csimet Жыл бұрын

I use a good door lube for the rollers, drums, cables, pins and hinges, as it leaves a coating behind and lasts much, much longer than WD-40. I do like using WD-40 to spray down the springs... it displaces water, soaks into the metal to repel water. My springs and hinges look like new, 15+ years on and live in Western NY.

@MrStupidHead Жыл бұрын

Hey, me too. We have the extra corrosive effect of all that salt too. Thanks for your thoughts. Ps. Go Bills....

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

WD-40 does not 'soak into' any type of metal. its designed to displace water and prevent corrosion while being simple to completely remove.

@ericc3700 16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing; My garage door was making some squeaky noise and this idea didn't go thru my mind. Great job

@ralphh.2200 10 ай бұрын

Good video...Friction is required for the rollers to turn. If they are lubricated, they'll lose traction as they enter the track's radius and start gliding.Eventually they'll flatten at some point.Do clean the roller stem and re-grease it, but keep the rollers-and the track itself- dry.

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

and thats what WD40 does- keeps stuff dry

@stevekapp6462 23 күн бұрын

WD 40 makes a silicone spray also. Would you recommend that one?

@kawikadee9670 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the maintenance tips.

@tomwiedmeyer9003 Жыл бұрын

How about the above door track and chain for garage door opener,

@dogsbyfire Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Thank you! I use a small amount of heavy lithium grease in the tracks. It really makes the garage door run much quieter and more smoothly. I understand the concern about attracting dust, but I think that is overblown. The garage door of my last house was lubricated with this method, and the rollers are still going strong after 50+ years.

@funnyfarm5555 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Why wouldn't one lubricate the rollers; Don't they already have a lubricant in them and they are open to the air. If the garage door manufacturers and their service industry feels you should not lubricate them, then maybe they should use a sealed bearing. From the farm!

@londonhawg1954 Жыл бұрын

A little common sense and you be alright.......lube what moves.........

@heritagedoor Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@gg-gn3re Жыл бұрын

@@funnyfarm5555 "why wouldn't you lubricate the rollers" simple answer: they have bearings and they are wheels do you lubricate the road and your car tires too? lol

@funnyfarm5555 Жыл бұрын

@@gg-gn3re At least on the doors someone installed on the property I bought the roll up doors have crappy bearings; What I meant to say was to lubricate the bearings in the center of the wheels not the wheels themselves.

@tomsherwood4650 Жыл бұрын

I had a house with garage door springs on each side. Several occasions of the springs breaking and a huge bang but contained with the cables run inside the springs. Dangerous spring fails. Does damage. Then the door is heavy! They put in a central coil spring as a replacement finally. They said lube it once a year. I got a new house and has a door opener. I lubed the spring as it was dry and maybe never lubed. Lubed the heck out of everything. Made the door opener function quieter, anyway.

@chrissmith2114 Жыл бұрын

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

@@chrissmith2114 they don't need lubrication- they only need to be kept free to operate as they are intended. if they are kept dry- thats a good start. WD40 was developed to be used as a water dispersant- the product team had no intention of creating a glue.

@chrissmith2114 8 ай бұрын

@@tommurphy4307 IIRC the WD -40 team sold the formula to 'Gorilla' for their glue. WD--40 was meant to move the water off the surface and leave a 'coating' behind to prevent corrosion - trouble is that film is the best dirt attractor ever made and anything sprayed with WD-40 is better at picking up dirt than a Dyson cyclone.

@pattyw831 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, at 72 never did this before. Husband did this stuff....lol

@daveplumb6246 Ай бұрын

Please use a dry lubricant on all the parts of your garage door as a dry lubricant, or graphite based lubricant will not attract the dust and dirt. That’s promotes where I’ve used it on dirtbike chains for 35 years it works.💪🏻🏁

@lh9789 12 күн бұрын

@@daveplumb6246do you have a favorite?

@bowlerguy219 Ай бұрын

Thank you for offering good, free advice.

@TaterFarm 9 ай бұрын

What about the chain drive? Lube or no lube? Thanks for all the other helpful info.

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

do you run your bicycle chains dry? same deal....

@flat6fever680 Ай бұрын

Yeah why not show that?

@wesleyhester4284 11 ай бұрын

I just did this with lithium blaster spray after replacing all my wheels with silicone ones. Door is much quieter now. Thanks.

@g.fortin3228 11 ай бұрын

thank you.. had no idea the large spring needed lube. great info, appreciated !

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

they don't- a corrosion prevention or water dispersant is all thats needed on the springs themselves. the point is to keep corrosion from immobilizing the spring coils.

@bigtrout 29 күн бұрын

No mention of the long screw gear or chain?

@michaelheurkens4538 Жыл бұрын

I use a graphite-based dry lube for the track wheel bearing. A little goes a long way. I actually use this kind of stuff on the entire door inclunding the spring. It is a bit messy, so protect what you don't want overspray on. I use it because it lasts longer and better at -35° to -40°. I have not needed to lube the spring in 5 years and I can lift the door easily with one hand. Cheers from northern Alberta, Canada.

@reeselayton3031 Жыл бұрын

Graphite causes wear. Ask a good locksmith. Instead use silicon or teflon based lubes. Those do not attract dirt or cause wear.

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

that kind of sucks- i can open and close my door with my thumb- or pinkie- or nose.

@davidwhittaker9511 Жыл бұрын

Ed, enjoyed this video. I learned about lubricating the torsion springs. Never ever lubed these before and makes sense. i am wondering your recommendation for lubricating the drive chain and T-Track were the chain slides. Our chain needs adjusted to take up the slack in the chain. i figured out how to adjust this. Need to know what lube you recommend? I was thinking a Motor Cycle chain lube, your thoughts?

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

any good brand of automotive grease- i used a red semi-synth grease and apply it to the hinges with my fingertips.

@philc3225 16 күн бұрын

I thought I was the only person who actually did this kind of maintenance on doors. But I did do this on trailers and trucks for 40 years.

@epickett63 Жыл бұрын

I *wondered* if lubing the torsion spring would be helpful, but I've never tried it. Thanks for the tip!

@bjbhehir Жыл бұрын

I do it twice a year, I think it mostly helps the springs from drying out, so they'll last a lot longer.

@popaki9484 Жыл бұрын

@@bjbhehir is it okay to use lithium lubricant/grease?

@porterdor39 Жыл бұрын

@@popaki9484what is the problems using grease? Now I thinking I should grease mine I believe the grease better the the liquid lubricant

@chrissmith2114 Жыл бұрын

@epickett63 Жыл бұрын

@@chrissmith2114 Your explanation reminds me of plate tectonics, and the forces that cause earthquakes... :-) I used the same garage door lube as I did for the rails.

@blandrooker6541 Жыл бұрын

Heh.... had some motorcycle chain lube left after doing maintenance, used it on the garage door hinges, works very well 👍

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

you could have used mazola, too.

@pablogutierrez1009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very beautiful presentation, concise, precise and truly informational.

@heritagedoor Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MikeyD22 Жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation and useful information! A huge thanks for sharing!

@liberty2four2 11 ай бұрын

just curious, why you wouldn't recommend the WD 40 as lubricant?

@AZqyc 3 күн бұрын

Very useful information ... thanks!

@danielworden4695 Жыл бұрын

I have an old old fiberglass door that has been the best we got it after the basketball broke a window and was a verry heavy wooden door that blasted those springs out of this world .never looked back it's been the best door 35.00 could buy back in the day.no hinge has a long one between panels barely needs any service.have a good day.

@simbanair 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I saved a lot of money for sure.

@MickF04 Ай бұрын

When I inquired about lubrication for the roller stems, I was directed to a white lithium grease spray by Blaster. I was also told this would be acceptable for the hinges, albeit a bit messier than the silicone sprays. Any opinions on that?

@jamesjacobson4534 29 күн бұрын

Great video, nicely detailed and easy to understand. Thank you!

@65ultraman 9 ай бұрын

Great video thanks. Question, how often do you have to lube?

@conrat2000 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Just installed a new door and following these recommendations.

@oldtwinsna8347 Жыл бұрын

I found that WD-40 makes dry silicone lube that has a strong pressurized nozzle that doesn't fly off to be really good. The pressure pushes a stream into the tight hinge cavities that normally can't get penetrated by other types I've tried.

@cesarcolli1042 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!. I was going to set wd40 in the door. You explain really well why not is good idea

@maxcoldest7196 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ed, long time mechanical shop owner and res home builder here; found BG -IN FORCE long ago...U guy's GOTTA get U some of that! C a local auto shop @ buy-in a can. Great job!

@maxcoldest7196 Жыл бұрын

Also look up my old f book pg..Alpha Omega Auto, Inc...Those 4 garage doors got lined w/in force every Spring AND are 48 yrs young!

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

BG makes some good stuff

@Intwodeep902 29 күн бұрын

Should I lubricate any part of the motor itself chain or slide bar?

@oneworldawakening 8 ай бұрын

Very clearly demonstrated. Why not a lithium-based product for all the places that need lubrication, as recommended in other videos?

@double_initial 7 ай бұрын

I tried using lithium grease and it wasn’t nearly as quiet as the lubricants in the video- even WD-40!

@fleung569 Ай бұрын

Hi,how are you ,I have a double garage detached house , I had installed 2 garage doors in separated timing ( I believe almost 10 years apart, we only used the remote to open the garage Doors,we already forgot to use the security # to enter the garage from outside, we need to do that because sometime if anyone of the family members forgot to key for our main door, we can use the garage door to enter our house, the problem is since we almost never use to the garage door to enter the house, therefore we forgot the # to open it, therefore I need your advise of how to set a new # or retreat our old # ,please advise, best regards

@deborahpalmer8298 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Thank you! I never knew about this. With 3 doors, I've got my work cut out for me.

@heritagedoor Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@billhandymanbill2775 6 ай бұрын

Great Video! Maybe you can do one on the garage door operator and chain mechanism too.

@ernestwest6861 2 ай бұрын

You dont lubricate the guideways for the rollers at all?

@pecosb5221 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video but what about the rail in the center by the belt? needs oil or grease?

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

DON'T DO THAT- IT NEEDS THE FRICTION TO WORK PROPERLY

@gearedupkim9516 6 ай бұрын

Is white lithium grease spray by CRC good to use for all the areas that need lubing up, as recommended in this video? Thanks for helpful replies.

@avifelestian9424 10 ай бұрын

My garage door opener does not work inthe cold weather. Please see if you can suggest. I have replaced the battery, the problem is the same. Thanks

@carolapostolos8929 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now I can do the job myself.

@amitgarg2612 4 ай бұрын

Hi, would you recommend some brands for lithium grease? Thanks!

@ScottSlooper Ай бұрын

TY. Simple task, but important to do it all and do it right.

@upper510 6 ай бұрын

@heritagedoor - How often should you lubricate your door, etc?

@lindacaldwell5566 Жыл бұрын

I have one question and thank you for the video. You don’t suggest putting anything in the track where the wheels are nothing at all??

@porterdor39 Жыл бұрын

I sprayed garage door lubricant in the tracks and the wheels

@LeaveYouDerpin 6 ай бұрын

I was still having issues after I sprayed everything so I sprayed the roller and the roller track (before seeing this video).. Now Im worried I caused dirt to build up and maybe thats why my door struggles to open.. How can I best clean a dirty track?

@kyle1598hffgyfv 20 күн бұрын

My garage door is getting enough drag I think the pressure sensor is activating and it won't close. Going to do a thorough cleaning and lube following this.

@paulmunoz1155 10 ай бұрын

Where to buy the rubber on bottom of gararge😊

@rogerwade9141 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful.

@formula1fancolorado632 Жыл бұрын

I lubed basically all the same areas but used 3 in 1. Never saw any videos on doing this. It worked great but had plenty of drips on the cars for a few days. Don't care how long it lasts - house is a rental! But the grinding noises are gone and it works much smoother.

@phaedruscj3330 Ай бұрын

So you don't lube the screw or chain mechanism on the opener that actually pulls the door up?

@MrTPF1 Жыл бұрын

Didn't realize I needed to lube the springs themselves too. Thanks!

@chrissmith2114 Жыл бұрын

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

you don't- they just need to be kept clean and dry. if they have a coating of rust- anti-seize them with a brush- getting the stuff in between the coils.

@chaspfrank 11 ай бұрын

Good advice, but I would also recommend at the same time re-tightening the nuts on the bolts which hold the hinges in place, especially on wooden doors. Between expansion and compression in the wood due to weather related changes, and normal loosening caused by constant usage, they tend to loosen up.

@basausi 29 күн бұрын

What about the chain and release latch mechanism? Those need to be lubricated as well!

@edjefferson9175 10 ай бұрын

The vinyl weather seal on the sides of the door gets hard in the cold winter weather and looses flexibility. This causes friction on the door and the opener saftey sensor stops the motor. I have to get out of the car and "help" it raise up. Is there a good treatment for that?

@steveosman4992 9 ай бұрын

Is it necessary to lubricate the garage door opener rail?

@johndonovan6760 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Clear & easy to understand. Thanks

@martinmercerjr8615 13 күн бұрын

I understand bearing. But when do you replace the wheels. I clean all the tracks and spray all the hinges and my wheels still making noise

@josephjustus5057 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that short to the point video, very helpful.

@heritagedoor Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jhors7777 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this helpful video

@teymoorazarpaad9167 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing it. I'm wondering what lubricant to use in cold weather areas in the north of Canada. The temperature in the town I'm living in goes down to - 48 deg C most of the winter season.

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

has nothing to do with it- average relative humidity and how well the door is protected against rain and moisture is what matters.

@sigmac2765 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply.

@erleed 10 ай бұрын

I noticed you had a bottle of WD-40. What role does WD-40 play in lubricating the garage door?

@chrishushak3562 9 ай бұрын

Don't forget to take a wrench and gently tighten the bolts for the hinges that go into the garage door itself. They can loosen over time.

@markseifried3959 6 ай бұрын

Thx sir, but tell us what city you are in.

@chrissmith2114 Жыл бұрын

@IAMNOSLEEP Жыл бұрын

WD-40 is not a lubricant it is a cleaner.

@tommurphy4307 8 ай бұрын

@@IAMNOSLEEP no- there is a clue contained right in the name- WD. that stands for 'water dispersant'

@IAMNOSLEEP 8 ай бұрын

I've used it as a metal & mechanical cleaner since very early 70's as well as a moisture dispersant in electrical components... Works great. Back in the day when it had fish oil in it we would use it is a lure attractant for fishing. @@tommurphy4307

@IAMNOSLEEP 8 ай бұрын

@@tommurphy4307 KZbin is deleting my replies if more than one sentence.

@PerfDayToday 10 күн бұрын

Nice review, thanks

@Kansas-Paul Жыл бұрын

How often should we re lubricate the garage doors, 1, 2,3 times a year? Monthly??

@matsudakodo Жыл бұрын

A good lubricant should last 1 year to several years.

@rayhitt5564 Жыл бұрын

Do you lubricate the rail?

@hugovillagrana335 8 ай бұрын

Do I also need to lubricate the chain?

@gsatiucla5139 Ай бұрын

How about the chain? Thanks.

@jamespopp6324 Ай бұрын

great video. very helpful. thank you

@igduff Жыл бұрын

Smooth as butter!!! Great video! The squeaks were annoying the heck out of my wife. What do they say - happy wife, happy life? Thank you!

@Mityob67 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information and video, Ed Thanks for the help.

@robertchavana1112 4 ай бұрын

should i lubricate the chain?

@davidlevine2682 Ай бұрын

What about the chain?

@timhuckabay 27 күн бұрын

I too want to know about lubrication the chain. I realize not all doors have chains, but I think it’s critical to those that do. I’m disappointed the video didn’t address this critical component

@matsudakodo Жыл бұрын

CRC Power Lube. Invisible (teflon) and will not attract dust/dirt.

@bluesdirt6555 Жыл бұрын

Is there a seal for the panels that keeps rain from dripping on the cars when it’s up and open?

@gfh9786 4 ай бұрын

Short n sweet n very helpful. Thanks.

@alexandergrzyb6416 26 күн бұрын

I also lube the overhead chain and wheels since there are small wheel bearings that will wear down without lubrication like on a car. Everything will run smoother and quieter !!!😊😊

@gustavoandrespinzonlandaza5015 7 ай бұрын

My torsion spring is painted. Can this paint cause any issue?

@Bambooken Жыл бұрын

Excellent, helpful video! Thank you !

@Milewskige 11 ай бұрын

What about the screw in the screw drive opener?

@goneboating123 29 күн бұрын

Very Nice...what they don't tell you and why you did Not recommend wd-40 is WD stands for water displacement...not lubrication..that's what silicone is for Thx!