[Henryk]

[QUOTE=EdFNJ;1587940]

Originally Posted by bbbbbb

I read somewhere to NOT use WD40 but to use LITHIUM GREASE SPRAY on door parts/tracks/rollers because WD40 is mostly water.


How to Lubricate a Garage Door: 10 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

I rather doubt WD-40 is mostly water. Regardless, though WD-40 is a SOLVENT, not a lubricant. I don’t think it’s appropriate for the springs.

[photo1902]

Blaster makes a product designed specifically for lubricating garage door springs and rollers. It's $4.99 a can (Lowe's or Home Depot). I've used it for years and seems to work well.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by pklein9747

Ours broke this past week. Home built in 2008. Called Ryan O'Cull. Came within 20 minutes. Replaced both springs. We're back in business. Yeah Ryan!!

The same for me. I called at 11:30 on Saturday and Ryan came over and replaced the broken spring by 12:05 PM.

I couldn't have asked more for quick service and repair.

Ryan is the best!!!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

The same for me. I called at 11:30 on Saturday and Ryan came over and replaced the broken spring by 12:05 PM.

I couldn't have asked more for quick service and repair.

Ryan is the best!!!

[Chatbrat]

Never use WD-40 as a lube, I used it if one of my guns got wet, to displace water- thoroughly cleaned them and used a proper lube--same goes for all equipment

[jpearce]

Thanks for the Info

[davbrindle]

Masters Garage Door Service 352-347-6411 Jeff O'Cull Owner. He responds rapidly and is fast, he changed both spring in less than 30 minutes for $275.
Yes metal fatigue id the culprit, 8 to 10 years.

[Chatbrat]

Use Ryan Ocull 3523511752 you won't be sorry

[bilcon]

Used Ryan on this sites recommendations and he was wonderful. Responded immediately and fixed problem. I just called him again for another small problem. Watch out for those 24 hr a day companies. Needed to get out of my garage quickly when my spring broke. They came within an hour and charged me an enormous amount to replace spring. I had no choice because I could not open the door.

[Levack]

Happened to me 25 years ago. Was Told to lubricate the spring annually with WD 40. Been doing that ever since although I now use motor oil. Have not broken a spring since.

With age the spring rusts. As the door is opened and closed the rust results in extra stress on the spring as it coils and uncoils finally causing it to break. Have never had a spring break since I began lubricating it.

[Levack]

Had this happen 30 years ago. Was told to lubricate the spring regularly. I was told to lubricate with WD 40. Have used that and motor oil. Have had no spring break since. The lubricant takes care of any rust. Buildup of rust stresses the spring every time the door is activated until it snaps.

[mjdollard]

I agree, Ryan O'Cull is great - 352 617 0522. Also - don't mess around with the door springs, when they let go they can cause serious injuries

[HappyRetired]

We've had several garage doors "fail". They don't come down on the car--the failure occurs before the door is open so you can't get in or out with the opener. We looked online at directions, and decided it was too dangerous for an over-70 yr old to attempt. Better safe than sorry. James Anderson is also very good. Reasonably priced and had previously helped us with the remote and opener, so we immediately called for the spring job. His number is 352-330-1145 or 352-459-7834.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by photo1902

And in my opinion. replacing the springs is one job I leave to the pros.

Actually you can replace the spring or spring yourself if you know how many winds you need. That's why they have 4 or 5 holes on the end of the spring, it's so you can turn the spring. The spring has to be wind just the right amount of times or your door won't go up or down.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

Actually you can replace the spring or spring yourself if you know how many winds you need. That's why they have 4 or 5 holes on the end of the spring, it's so you can turn the spring. The spring has to be wind just the right amount of times or your door won't go up or down.

I'm a do-it- yourself guy for many repairs but I would never attempt working on garage door springs. You can get badly hurt by those springs. Leave that repair to the pro's.