Then slip a piece of cardboard behind the torsion springs and soak them with garage door spring lubricant too.
How to lube a garage door chain.
Here s how to lubricate a garage door.
Lubricating your garage door is a simple task and will make the world of difference to your garage door.
Over time dust and debris contaminates the grease lubricating the garage door opener s chain and the weight of the garage door forces the oil from the door roller s bearings.
The regular wd 40 with the red cap is an amazing cleaner.
How to lubricate a garage door.
Here s where you can use it.
The chains on your garage door opener are lubricated from the factory and that should last the life of the motor.
Spray the roller shafts and hinges first with garage door lube.
Then clean the garage door tracks with a damp rag to get rid of any dirt and debris.
Once your door is clean spray a lithium based grease or garage door lube onto the hinges and rollers.
Lube everything that moves with garage door lube.
As a homeowner knowing the correct type of lubricant for the chain.
Never lubricate the chain.
Wipe off the drippy garage door lube excess.
Without proper lubrication a chain driven garage door opener s moving parts quickly wear out.
Close your door and cut the power to it.
To lubricate a garage door first close it and disconnect the power by turning off the switch or circuit breaker.