How to Lube your Garage door

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@LongHuynh-hc2fm 10 ай бұрын

I find putting a cardboard in the back of the spring and spray makes it easier not to ruin the drywall. Cause once that lub gets on the drywall, it's so hard to get it off.

@RobertMacCready 11 ай бұрын

I followed what you did and I've never had my garage door run so smooth and quiet .Your directions are well worth following. Thanks for the great instructions.

@SamLopez11 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I would also add to check all the hinge nuts- many of mine were not torqued all the way and one was rattling because it was so loose!

@kairlf 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your extremely clear and detailed instructions for lubricating my garage door. I really appreciated the fact that your camera zoomed in so that we could see the small details of exactly where to put the lubricant!

@user-eg7hc9be6r 10 ай бұрын

Didn't realize I needed to lube the springs themselves too. Thanks!. Excellent, helpful video! Thank you !.

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@chrissmith2114 9 ай бұрын

It is important to know why the torsion spring needs a good quality lube regularly. The long spring is designed to spread the torque over the whole spring, so each coil takes its fair share of the load, and each coil only sees a small portion of the movement. If the spring gets dry some coils can stick together and not slide over each other, and this causes the portion of spring that is actually moving to actually have to move further and see more load. This uneven load is what causes springs to break.... So even if you do not lube anything else on the door, keep the spring lubed to even out the load along the spring. As Far as lubricants are concerned regular WD-40 should go into the 'adhesive' box, silicone lube does not dry out and does not attract dirt like WD-40 ( regular formula ) WD took over 3in1 company and their lubes improved, but before that they were a glue company.

@erleed 3 ай бұрын

@@heritagedoor I noticed you had a bottle of WD-40. What role does WD-40 play in lubricating the garage door?

@patrickclancy150 3 ай бұрын

@@erleed I am not an expert at garage doors, but I can tell you I've run into similar advice from auto mechanics and bicycle techs. WD-40 is very light weight. It can be good as a penetrating fluid and good for cleaning, but as a lubricant, not so good. I think it was included simply because it is the one spray that many people would already have in their homes. It might be better than nothing, but I believe he was trying to emphasize that you should purchase the appropriate lubricant. If you only have one or two doors, a single can should last you years, so the cost is trivial.

@percyfaith11 2 ай бұрын

@@chrissmith2114 LOL, that doesn't mean that WD-40 is a glue.

@joetrevino2608 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the down-to-the-point video. It was a very informative video. I learned what to do, and what lubricants not to use.

@FredK55 2 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@timothyh.1460 3 ай бұрын

Clear and concise presentation. Thanks so much.

@mikeklein4949 10 ай бұрын

Great advice. How many people do what I do and forget this important maintenance measure. Simple too! Thanks.

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@conrat2000 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Just installed a new door and following these recommendations.

@g.fortin3228 5 ай бұрын

thank you.. had no idea the large spring needed lube. great info, appreciated !

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

they don't- a corrosion prevention or water dispersant is all thats needed on the springs themselves. the point is to keep corrosion from immobilizing the spring coils.

@jhors7777 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this helpful video

@Bambooken Жыл бұрын

Excellent, helpful video! Thank you !

@dande19 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing this.

@kawikadee9670 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the maintenance tips.

@simbanair 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I saved a lot of money for sure.

@chrislind2 2 ай бұрын

I lube the hinges on my garage door about twice a month because I park my car in the garage. I never thought about lubricating the springs and cable wheels. I cleaned the wheel tracts and lubed the spring and cable wind up wheels and the door is much quieter. Thank you for the video.

@juliewilsonriola9471 7 ай бұрын

well done...THX for a great video........I never knew I was supposed to lube the big spring on top...live and learn..!!!!

@ppvshenoy 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your suggestion. I will give this a try today. Much appreciated.

@rogerwade9141 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful.

@csimet 11 ай бұрын

I use a good door lube for the rollers, drums, cables, pins and hinges, as it leaves a coating behind and lasts much, much longer than WD-40. I do like using WD-40 to spray down the springs... it displaces water, soaks into the metal to repel water. My springs and hinges look like new, 15+ years on and live in Western NY.

@MrStupidHead 11 ай бұрын

Hey, me too. We have the extra corrosive effect of all that salt too. Thanks for your thoughts. Ps. Go Bills....

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

WD-40 does not 'soak into' any type of metal. its designed to displace water and prevent corrosion while being simple to completely remove.

@carolapostolos8929 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now I can do the job myself.

@pablogutierrez1009 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very beautiful presentation, concise, precise and truly informational.

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@troyrambo6804 Ай бұрын

I can't believe this popped up. I literally just did this this morning. I use an old rag and keep the over spray from getting on the wall behind. I usually do this once a year in spring, but if I hear it getting louder, I do it a second time. Had one spring pop about 5 years ago after 13 years in our house.

@Mityob67 9 ай бұрын

Excellent information and video, Ed Thanks for the help.

@seshachary5580 4 ай бұрын

very educative. thank you

@musicalbirds2928 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing. 👍

@oldtwinsna8347 11 ай бұрын

I found that WD-40 makes dry silicone lube that has a strong pressurized nozzle that doesn't fly off to be really good. The pressure pushes a stream into the tight hinge cavities that normally can't get penetrated by other types I've tried.

@donv40 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insight 👍🏾

@blandrooker6541 Жыл бұрын

Heh.... had some motorcycle chain lube left after doing maintenance, used it on the garage door hinges, works very well 👍

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

you could have used mazola, too.

@josephjustus5057 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for that short to the point video, very helpful.

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hollywxxdchris Ай бұрын

Very helpful thank you.

@wesleyhester4284 5 ай бұрын

I just did this with lithium blaster spray after replacing all my wheels with silicone ones. Door is much quieter now. Thanks.

@MikeyD22 7 ай бұрын

Very nice presentation and useful information! A huge thanks for sharing!

@tmlewis4242 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done. Very informative.

@user-xc6wd3hb4s 5 ай бұрын

Good info, thanks!

@asjdwf 4 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you!

@durango8882 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@danielworden4695 Жыл бұрын

I have an old old fiberglass door that has been the best we got it after the basketball broke a window and was a verry heavy wooden door that blasted those springs out of this world .never looked back it's been the best door 35.00 could buy back in the day.no hinge has a long one between panels barely needs any service.have a good day.

@deborahpalmer8298 10 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Thank you! I never knew about this. With 3 doors, I've got my work cut out for me.

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@chrisczarnik3439 Жыл бұрын

Very useful video, thank you.

@jbworkman2218 4 күн бұрын

Great video I am going to do what you said.

@robertmceuen3630 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Very useful. The guy who installed my lift system said to lube the same things you pointed out, but said to stay away from anything with silicone. I got a spray can of liquid wrench chain and cable lube. Seems to work well, especially on the spring's. Thoughts?

@dogsbyfire 11 ай бұрын

Very nice video. Thank you! I use a small amount of heavy lithium grease in the tracks. It really makes the garage door run much quieter and more smoothly. I understand the concern about attracting dust, but I think that is overblown. The garage door of my last house was lubricated with this method, and the rollers are still going strong after 50+ years.

@funnyfarm5555 11 ай бұрын

I agree with you. Why wouldn't one lubricate the rollers; Don't they already have a lubricant in them and they are open to the air. If the garage door manufacturers and their service industry feels you should not lubricate them, then maybe they should use a sealed bearing. From the farm!

@londonhawg1954 10 ай бұрын

A little common sense and you be alright.......lube what moves.........

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@gg-gn3re 8 ай бұрын

@@funnyfarm5555 "why wouldn't you lubricate the rollers" simple answer: they have bearings and they are wheels do you lubricate the road and your car tires too? lol

@funnyfarm5555 8 ай бұрын

@@gg-gn3re At least on the doors someone installed on the property I bought the roll up doors have crappy bearings; What I meant to say was to lubricate the bearings in the center of the wheels not the wheels themselves.

@cesarcolli1042 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!. I was going to set wd40 in the door. You explain really well why not is good idea

@rockville34 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very clear and well done

@ericb.davenport9762 Жыл бұрын

Informative video. Thank you.

@tomsherwood4650 Жыл бұрын

I had a house with garage door springs on each side. Several occasions of the springs breaking and a huge bang but contained with the cables run inside the springs. Dangerous spring fails. Does damage. Then the door is heavy! They put in a central coil spring as a replacement finally. They said lube it once a year. I got a new house and has a door opener. I lubed the spring as it was dry and maybe never lubed. Lubed the heck out of everything. Made the door opener function quieter, anyway.

@chrissmith2114 9 ай бұрын

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

@@chrissmith2114 they don't need lubrication- they only need to be kept free to operate as they are intended. if they are kept dry- thats a good start. WD40 was developed to be used as a water dispersant- the product team had no intention of creating a glue.

@chrissmith2114 2 ай бұрын

@@tommurphy4307 IIRC the WD -40 team sold the formula to 'Gorilla' for their glue. WD--40 was meant to move the water off the surface and leave a 'coating' behind to prevent corrosion - trouble is that film is the best dirt attractor ever made and anything sprayed with WD-40 is better at picking up dirt than a Dyson cyclone.

@davidwhittaker9511 11 ай бұрын

Ed, enjoyed this video. I learned about lubricating the torsion springs. Never ever lubed these before and makes sense. i am wondering your recommendation for lubricating the drive chain and T-Track were the chain slides. Our chain needs adjusted to take up the slack in the chain. i figured out how to adjust this. Need to know what lube you recommend? I was thinking a Motor Cycle chain lube, your thoughts?

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

any good brand of automotive grease- i used a red semi-synth grease and apply it to the hinges with my fingertips.

@omarzia 9 ай бұрын

Excellent job, very well done.

@6058jeremysmith Жыл бұрын

Very useful video, thank you ….

@dannyterrones5737 4 ай бұрын

Nice video!😎

@michaelheurkens4538 11 ай бұрын

I use a graphite-based dry lube for the track wheel bearing. A little goes a long way. I actually use this kind of stuff on the entire door inclunding the spring. It is a bit messy, so protect what you don't want overspray on. I use it because it lasts longer and better at -35° to -40°. I have not needed to lube the spring in 5 years and I can lift the door easily with one hand. Cheers from northern Alberta, Canada.

@reeselayton3031 8 ай бұрын

Graphite causes wear. Ask a good locksmith. Instead use silicon or teflon based lubes. Those do not attract dirt or cause wear.

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

that kind of sucks- i can open and close my door with my thumb- or pinkie- or nose.

@wayneguilian4882 11 ай бұрын

WOW, Mahalo I learned a great deal of saving money and anxiety!

@jamesjesko867 9 ай бұрын

Heritage Door, thanks for your enlightening video!

@leselhbr8853 3 ай бұрын

That was so cool 😎

@hoosierplowboy5299 11 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you!!!

@Nirami_Fan10 4 ай бұрын

EXELENTEEE 110%

@epickett63 Жыл бұрын

I *wondered* if lubing the torsion spring would be helpful, but I've never tried it. Thanks for the tip!

@bjbhehir Жыл бұрын

I do it twice a year, I think it mostly helps the springs from drying out, so they'll last a lot longer.

@popaki9484 Жыл бұрын

@@bjbhehir is it okay to use lithium lubricant/grease?

@porterdor39 11 ай бұрын

@@popaki9484what is the problems using grease? Now I thinking I should grease mine I believe the grease better the the liquid lubricant

@chrissmith2114 9 ай бұрын

@epickett63 9 ай бұрын

@@chrissmith2114 Your explanation reminds me of plate tectonics, and the forces that cause earthquakes... :-) I used the same garage door lube as I did for the rails.

@lowridingtrucks88 2 ай бұрын

Good video 👍

@MrTPF1 11 ай бұрын

Didn't realize I needed to lube the springs themselves too. Thanks!

@chrissmith2114 9 ай бұрын

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

you don't- they just need to be kept clean and dry. if they have a coating of rust- anti-seize them with a brush- getting the stuff in between the coils.

@tomwiedmeyer9003 Жыл бұрын

How about the above door track and chain for garage door opener,

@sam-zm5zw 6 ай бұрын

I use a dry teflon spray lubricant,made by Dupont. Does a great job and doesn't attract dirt.

@user-uo3em6lx2u 9 ай бұрын

Very nice. Thanks a lot. Do we not lube the drive chain? Thanks again.

@ronaldmiller3619 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, havent done this in bbn years

@bluesdirt6555 11 ай бұрын

Is there a seal for the panels that keeps rain from dripping on the cars when it’s up and open?

@terrydeerobinson142 11 ай бұрын

Not bad advice from a former mixer driver! I remember you in the truck. Way to go, kid!! - Joe Robinson, number 214.

@joeishere500 11 ай бұрын

;; hey I'm a Joe and my truck is #214 .... Small world ain't it

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Hi Joe, that was a long long time ago. Its great to hear from you!!!

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

don't a lot of you guys keep a bucket of anti-seize on board?

@65ultraman 2 ай бұрын

Great video thanks. Question, how often do you have to lube?

@cheeng1 Жыл бұрын

great information!

@ronevans852 11 ай бұрын

Very good to know.thanks for video.

@acreguy3156 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! A big thumbs up.

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@RayNLA 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

@joeyp4196 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@saswas1994 Жыл бұрын

How do you determine whether the chain is tight or needs...etc

@ralphh.2200 3 ай бұрын

Good video...Friction is required for the rollers to turn. If they are lubricated, they'll lose traction as they enter the track's radius and start gliding.Eventually they'll flatten at some point.Do clean the roller stem and re-grease it, but keep the rollers-and the track itself- dry.

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

and thats what WD40 does- keeps stuff dry

@MountainManFred 10 ай бұрын

Good info..Thanks! Safety glasses might be a good addition.. Again..Great info!

@igduff 9 ай бұрын

Smooth as butter!!! Great video! The squeaks were annoying the heck out of my wife. What do they say - happy wife, happy life? Thank you!

@user-nj3ip3ul5v 5 ай бұрын

Good job🇨🇱🤪

@chaspfrank 4 ай бұрын

Good advice, but I would also recommend at the same time re-tightening the nuts on the bolts which hold the hinges in place, especially on wooden doors. Between expansion and compression in the wood due to weather related changes, and normal loosening caused by constant usage, they tend to loosen up.

@chrissmith2114 9 ай бұрын

@IAMNOSLEEP 5 ай бұрын

WD-40 is not a lubricant it is a cleaner.

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

@@IAMNOSLEEP no- there is a clue contained right in the name- WD. that stands for 'water dispersant'

@IAMNOSLEEP 2 ай бұрын

I've used it as a metal & mechanical cleaner since very early 70's as well as a moisture dispersant in electrical components... Works great. Back in the day when it had fish oil in it we would use it is a lure attractant for fishing. @@tommurphy4307

@IAMNOSLEEP Ай бұрын

@@tommurphy4307 KZfaq is deleting my replies if more than one sentence.

@jeffreypinder9398 10 ай бұрын

Good info! Thank you.

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@GrumpyGregsModelsandToys 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video 👍👍

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@upper510 Күн бұрын

@heritagedoor - How often should you lubricate your door, etc?

@brucemattingly6476 Жыл бұрын

Are the torsion spring outer drum bearings always sealed, and therefore do not need lubrication at bearing area..? If yes, then just use silicon or lithium grease on cable wound around drum bearing..? Thank you, much appreciated..!

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

anti-seize is the best for cables and spools- your 'auntie sees' you with no pants on (yours- not hers)

@gearedupkim9516 9 сағат бұрын

Is white lithium grease spray by CRC good to use for all the areas that need lubing up, as recommended in this video? Thanks for helpful replies.

@jeffmiller4832 11 ай бұрын

I was told years ago to use beeswax in the track the wheels roll up and down in. It doesn’t collect dust and dirt like regular lubricants.

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

waste of beeswax and that stuff is pricey. the wheels have enclosed balls in them. putting lubricant or wax in the wheel tracks does nothing but wastes time and money.

@lindacaldwell5566 Жыл бұрын

I have one question and thank you for the video. You don’t suggest putting anything in the track where the wheels are nothing at all??

@porterdor39 11 ай бұрын

I sprayed garage door lubricant in the tracks and the wheels

@ericfranke1637 11 ай бұрын

CRC Power Lube. Invisible (teflon) and will not attract dust/dirt.

@frankanderson4176 10 ай бұрын

As replied in a message below, A maint. guy informed me to always use silicon vs. an oil-type lub. Less dirt/dust buildup can happen when cleaning the garage with blower or normal accumulation. I've stuck with this for many trouble-free years. I spray my doors maybe twice yearly and they stay quiet and funk-free. Any thoughts?

@heritagedoor 10 ай бұрын

sounds like a good plan. I think you should stick with it

@glennfitzpatrick3891 8 ай бұрын

I've been doing this all wrong. Thanks!

@rwayneb 9 ай бұрын

Heritage is a great company. They installed my new doors. Professional and excellent service

@maxcoldest7196 5 ай бұрын

Hey Ed, long time mechanical shop owner and res home builder here; found BG -IN FORCE long ago...U guy's GOTTA get U some of that! C a local auto shop @ buy-in a can. Great job!

@maxcoldest7196 5 ай бұрын

Also look up my old f book pg..Alpha Omega Auto, Inc...Those 4 garage doors got lined w/in force every Spring AND are 48 yrs young!

@tommurphy4307 2 ай бұрын

BG makes some good stuff

@chrishushak3562 2 ай бұрын

Don't forget to take a wrench and gently tighten the bolts for the hinges that go into the garage door itself. They can loosen over time.

@avifelestian9424 3 ай бұрын

My garage door opener does not work inthe cold weather. Please see if you can suggest. I have replaced the battery, the problem is the same. Thanks

@machobunny1 10 ай бұрын

How vitally important. I'd have never figured out how to use oil on moving parts.

@user-fr9xv1dh9j 5 ай бұрын

Great job and thank you very much, quite helpful.

@wcitro1 7 ай бұрын

Can i use the same lubricant on the chain itself or use something else ? Thanks !

@royrice8021 8 ай бұрын

We cleaned our hands with WD-40 in the oilfield. It cuts grease great! No good for garage doors. Get a $10 tub of bearing grease and clean with WD-40 and re-apply as needed on the tracks. 👍