How to Fix Your Loud Garage Door

Garage doors often start out very quiet, but over time as the moving parts get older and wear down, it can start to make a considerable amount of noise. There is no worse sound than having to listen to your garage door struggle to open as you are heading to work in the morning. Luckily, you don’t have to purchase a brand new door to get relief. At Oregon City Garage Door, we deliver the best garage door repair in Portland. We have written these tips to help you silence your noisy garage door quickly and painlessly.

To silence your garage door, you should start by carefully tightening the nuts and bolts on the roller brackets, door hinges and tracks. The next step is to examine the rollers. A worn-down roller can wobble and cause a lot of racket, especially if it’s a steel one. If the rollers need to be replaced, consider purchasing special nylon rollers. They are more expensive than steel rollers, but they also make a lot less noise and last longer. The garage door opener chain can also be a source of loud noise. If it is too loose, it can cause the door to open in sudden, jerky movements which puts extra pressure on the rollers and hinges. Tightening the chain is quick and easy and will solve this problem. After you have inspected everything thoroughly, spray the hinges, rollers and tension springs with a lubricant, such as WD-40. Try opening and closing the garage door a few times to apply the lubricant evenly over all of the moving parts.

If your garage door is still screeching and squealing when it opens, it is probably time to call the professionals. At Oregon City Garage Door, we don’t just specialize in garage doors and repair; we offer dependable Portland garage door opener installation and repair as well. Give us a call at 503-632-3070 or fill out our online form today.