How to fix a squeaky garage door?
You probably know you should oil various parts somewhere on your tracks and hinges. Some even say to oil every moving part. While there’s some truth to that, let’s look at exactly where and just what you should lubricate with. Springs, hinges, rollers and tracks can be lubricated with household WD40 or Tri-flow. Often, dirty or dry hinges can make your garage door squeak when it moves. If you see any thicker grease on any of these parts that may have been applied before, you’ll want to clean that off. Like honey, grease just attracts dust and dirty, causing obvious problems. You can remove the grimy grease by applying WD40. It will penetrate the grease, allowing you to wipe off with a rag. When the parts are clean, apply a coat of lubricant. As a general rule, always apply your lubricant onto clean parts. If you don’t have any WD40 handy, regular machine oil or motor oil can be applied. The big overhead torsion springs should be lightly sprayed with WD40 though. Rollers made of plastic
