How to Fix a Squeaky Garage Roller Door?

If the noisy garage door squeaks when it is opened or closed, the problem may be with the rollers. If the roller bearings are worn out, they will make a loud noise when moving. This can be fixed by lubricating the bearings or replacing them. Regular maintenance checks can also help to keep your garage door in good condition and prevent noisy ...

Disconnect the garage door from the motor. Spray the moving parts of the door as you manually move the door along the track. Make sure all hinges and pivot points, stems and nubs and arm bars are lubricated with a lithium based grease. Grease your rollers. Check to see if your garage door uses a metal or plastic roller.

If your garage door won't stay open, it likely needs a Spring or Motor adjustment.

To replace a roller on a garage door, first loosen the hinge and tilt the roller out of the track. Swap out the rollers and reinstall the hinge. Write down the number that’s stamped into the hinge and pick up the same number replacement hinge at the hardware store. Or take the old hinge with you to match it up.

There are a few things that you can try to fix a garage door that is starting to squeak. First, check to see if the chain and/or cables are tight. This can cause some of the excess motion in the system to translate into sound. If the cables are loose, you can tighten them up by using a cable tensioner. If the chain is still excessively loose, you may need to replace it with a new chain. Make sure to measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the garage door and order the correct size chain. Finally, clean all of the moving parts on your garage door with an SOS product or Sears Garage Door Tune-Up cleaner before lubricating them with Sears Garage Door Lube. Doing this will help reduce wear and keep your door quiet.