How to keep your garage door quieter
The noise made from a faulty garage door can be irritating. It is enough to deny you a peaceful sleep, especially if the garage is located next to your bedroom. You do not need to call a professional every time this happens. The following tips will help you make the best of your homemade skills to keep the noise down.
Lubricate components
To enable the movable parts to run smoothly, you will need to lubricate your hinges, rollers, springs and tracks. You can use the 10W or 30W motor oil. That irritating noise that wakes you up comes from metallic objects rubbing each other. You do not need a pro to lubricate parts for you. Pour lubricant into an oilcan and use it to lubricate parts; if there is excess oil use a damp cloth to wipe off excess oil.
Professional maintenance
You can get a pro to install for you a belt driven garage opener instead of a chain one. While at it they can replace your noisy steel rollers with nylon ones that make less noise. If you still have space try out torsion springs instead of extension ones. Torsion springs make less noise as they are placed above the garage door repair. The garage mechanic should check whether any other item needs replacement.
Noise Insulation
You can install cylindrical rubber pieces between the motor block and slotted brace that attachés your motor to the ceiling. This rubber pieces act as noise insulators and let you enjoy a comfortable sleep. If you need this just consult with your garage mechanic, who can recommend various department stores.
Check the condition of movable items
Your rollers should move not slide. Check whether they are well lubricated, apply some oil on the chain and ensure it is well aligned. You should also tighten any loose nuts and bolts. If you are using a chain drive ensure that all parts are moving swiftly around the gears. You can use spray lubricants to lubricate the moving parts.
Rubber buffers
You can install rubber buffer pieces for your garage door and openers to reduce noise. You can do this by removing the bolts that hold the garage door. You then put a rubber buffer between the door and the bolts. Tighten the bolts, and then place a thicker rectangular rubber piece in the support frame.
Replace worn out rollers and hinges
The rollers have bearings that get destroyed after continuous use. You may notice that after several years the rollers wobble anytime you open the door. This is the time to replace them. This work may require you to hire a professional especially for torsion springs that are located above the door. The rollers at the bottom are very tense and cause injuries.
Final thoughts
You should check your garage door components frequently to reduce chances of injuries. In case of movable parts that are under a lot of strain call a pro instead of doing it yourself. A well-maintained garage will serve you for many years to come.