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grobb
11-14-2012, 08:53 PM
We just moved into Mission Hills. The garage door (metal to metal) makes a LOT of noise. Anyone have suggestions- solutions?
email-- grobb@indiana.edu
Thanks
Bill-n-Brillo
11-14-2012, 08:58 PM
Spray some light lubricant (WD-40, Liquid Wrench, garage door spray lube, etc.) on the hinges and where the roller shafts - not on the rolling surfaces or the tracks. That should help a bit. Also a bit on the springs and the support bearings for the spring shaft wouldn't hurt.

You might want to lube the drive mechanism (chain, screw drive) as well. Some of the noise could be coming from there as well.

Bill :)
grobb
11-14-2012, 09:03 PM
Great/ Thanks, Bill
golf2140
11-14-2012, 09:08 PM
We just moved into Mission Hills. The garage door (metal to metal) makes a LOT of noise. Anyone have suggestions- solutions?
email-- grobb@indiana.edu
Thanks

If it's a new home call the warranty department. Thety will send a repair person.
Down Sized
11-14-2012, 09:17 PM
A silicon spray on the springs and rollers works best. It will not collect dirt like WD40.
KayakerNC
11-14-2012, 09:31 PM
A silicon spray on the springs and rollers works best. It will not collect dirt like WD40.

:agree: Do NOT use WD-40. WD is a cleaner, not a lubricant. A Garage Door Lube, such as Blaster GDL, is available at Lowes and Home Depot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1lUm7koF2A
PaPaLarry
11-15-2012, 07:08 AM
Spray some light lubricant (WD-40, Liquid Wrench, garage door spray lube, etc.) on the hinges and where the roller shafts - not on the rolling surfaces or the tracks. That should help a bit. Also a bit on the springs and the support bearings for the spring shaft wouldn't hurt.

You might want to lube the drive mechanism (chain, screw drive) as well. Some of the noise could be coming from there as well.

Bill :)
Good suggestion Bill
DangeloInspections
11-15-2012, 08:38 AM
Other things you can do is install anti vibration pads between the opener brackets and the ceiling, and install nylon rollers on the door.
Here is a very good article on noisy garage doors.....

How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door | The Family Handyman (http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Doors---Windows/Garage-Door/how-to-fix-a-noisy-garage-door/View-All)

Hope this helps.....

Frank D'Angelo
D'Angelo Inspections, LLC

D'Angelo Inspections LLC | Serving The Villages, Leesburg, Clermont, and Surrounding Areas 352-250-7818 (http://www.thevillageshomeinspector.com)