Quieten a Noisy Garage Door in a Few Easy Steps

WESTMINSTER, Colo. - June 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Trapper Searles, owner of the Denver Garage Doctor and an Overhead Garage Door expert, says that a noisy garage door is easily repaired by almost any homeowner.

He noted, “Garage doors are heavy and are the largest moving part of any home.  Doors left un- maintained can become a loud nuisance.  Just a little care and attention is what they need.”

“Most of the noises you hear can be eliminated,” he said, “by a little lubrication.  The key word here is ‘little’, as most people will add too much grease or oil and it will drop down on the cars in the garage and make a mess.  Lubricate, lightly, the garage door opener rails.  Slide the door up and down a few times to ensure the lubricant is spread.  Wipe off any excess.”

Searles continued, “You do not need to oil the rollers, but you should lubricate the hinges with a heavy silicon spray.  Do not use oil on the hinges.  This should reduce annoying squeaks that can sound like nails on a chalk board.”

Searles said that some sounds may indicate a problem which has to be resolved by a repair technician, such as a clanking sound.  This could mean the chain needs to be tightened.

He also strongly cautioned homeowners not to use WD-40 on their opener system as it is a solvent, not a lubricant.

About The Garage Doctor

Denver, Colorado based Denver Garage Doctor (http://denvergaragedoctor.com/) servicing the greater Denver area since 2005.  The Garage Doctor offers full service on Garage Door Installation, Garage Door Repair and Replacement, Garage Door Openers and Garage Door Spring Repair and Replacement. The Garage Doctor also offers Custom Garage Door design and installation, with a wide variety of designs, colors and materials.  In the event of a major emergency, The Garage Doctor’s 24 hour emergency service is available.