What kind of routine maintenance will extend the life of my Raynor door?
All new Raynor doors are virtually maintenance free. But here are a few easy maintenance tips that will keep your door looking great and operating dependably for many years. • Twice a year, oil the torsion springs with a lightweight motor oil (the same motor oil you use in your car). Apply a small “pencil” line of oil lengthwise across the top of the springs, but don’t apply any oil within two inches of the plugs on both ends. (If your door has extension springs, no oil is needed.) • Also, oil the tracks twice a year by placing a line of oil in the radius (the 18-24 inch curved portion) of the track. Then operate the door up and down; the oil in the tracks will lubricate the rollers. Don’t use grease; it just collects dirt. (Your hinges shouldn’t need lubrication, but if one is squeaking, apply a small amount of the same motor oil to the squeak area.) • Occasionally wash the door’s exterior with soapy water. Washing keeps your door looking new, and it helps to prevent corrosive substan
