How To Grease Garage Door Wheels

All metal rollers don t require as much precision but make sure to wipe away any excess lubricant to prevent it from dripping on the garage floor or your car.

How to grease garage door wheels.

To lubricate the metal shaft spray some grease at the edge of both sides of the bracket as shown below. Then clean the garage door tracks with a damp rag to get rid of any dirt and debris. While metal rollers require less precision it s a good idea to protect your floor and your car from any drips along the way. The metal shaft that slides in the bracket on the door itself and the ball bearings on the roller wheel.

If your rollers feature nylon wheels be sure to lubricate the rollers without getting any lubricant on the nylon material. To lubricate a garage door first close it and disconnect the power by turning off the switch or circuit breaker. Once your door is clean spray a lithium based grease or garage door lube onto the hinges and rollers.