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.
How to grease garage door chain.
Remember that can of the original wd 40 that i told you to put down earlier.
The regular wd 40 with the red cap is an amazing cleaner.
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.
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.
Periodic maintenance of a liftmaster chain driven garage door opener includes lubricating the chain and greasing the chain rail.
How to lubricate a garage door.
Here s how to lubricate a garage door.
The chains on your garage door opener are lubricated from the factory and that should last the life of the motor.
Without proper lubrication a chain driven garage door opener s moving parts quickly wear out.
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.
Parts of garage door to lubricate.
A squeaking or grinding noise.
Lubricate all moving parts every six months to reduce wear and keep the door quiet.
Lubricating your garage door is a simple task and will make the world of difference to your garage door.
Never lubricate the chain.
To lubricate a garage door first close it and disconnect the power by turning off the switch or circuit breaker.
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You want the door shut so you can access all the moving parts.
Close your door and cut the power to it.
How to lubricate a liftmaster chain driven garage door opener.
Once your door is clean spray a lithium based grease or garage door lube onto the hinges and rollers.