Garage Door Lubrication

Now is the time to lubricate your Garage door. It is the largest moving part in your home and yet it usually gets the least amount of attention. With the winter months coming on and the rain that usually comes with the winter months, the garage door rollers and springs will start to rust.

The best lubrication to use on your garage door is a silicone based spray, or a white lithium spray. White lithium spray usually stays on the rollers and springs longer than silicone based sprays. Don't use axle-type grease!! It holds dirt and acts like sandpaper on the springs! Don't touch the springs with your hands!! Also, don't attempt to adjust the springs. Serious injury or death can occur.!!

Most people aren't aware that they are supposed to lubricate the springs located above the garage door. When i tell them, they say, "Oh, i didn't know that; I just spray the little rollers in the track." The "little rollers" only cost a few dollars (not counting labor) but the springs can cost several hundred dollars. Til next time...Feel free to ask me questions or leave comments..... Joe