The chains on your garage door opener are lubricated from the factory and that should last the life of the motor.
How to grease garage door chain.
To lubricate a garage door first close it and disconnect the power by turning off the switch or circuit breaker.
Once your door is clean spray a lithium based grease or garage door lube onto the hinges and rollers.
A squeaky garage door is a hassle and over the years things will just get worse.
Here s how to lubricate a garage door.
Many parts of a garage door require frequent lubrication for smooth opening and closing operation which should be part of your self designed garage door preventive maintenance.
How to lubricate a garage door.
Then clean the garage door tracks with a damp rag to get rid of any dirt and debris.
Without proper lubrication a chain driven garage door opener s moving parts quickly wear out.
How to lubricate a liftmaster chain driven garage door opener.
The special garage door lube penetrates the parts as a liquid and dries to form a non tacky grease that won t attract dirt and dust which can gum things up.
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The regular wd 40 with the red cap is an amazing cleaner.
Parts of garage door to lubricate.
Remember that can of the original wd 40 that i told you to put down earlier.
Over time dust and debris contaminates the grease lubricating the garage door opener s chain and the weight of the garage door forces the oil from the door roller s bearings.
You want the door shut so you can access all the moving parts.
It gets constant use and that wears down the gears chain and integrity of the door.
Lubricate all moving parts every six months to reduce wear and keep the door quiet.
A squeaking or grinding noise.
Before lubricating be sure to clean all parts with a dry cloth to remove any dust or debris.
Here s where you can use it.
Never lubricate the chain.