How To Lube A Garage Door Chain

Without proper lubrication a chain driven garage door opener s moving parts quickly wear out.

How to lube a garage door chain.

Lube everything that moves with garage door lube. Never lubricate the chain. Remember that can of the original wd 40 that i told you to put down earlier. Once your door is clean spray a lithium based grease or garage door lube onto the hinges and rollers.

Spray the roller shafts and hinges first with garage door lube. 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. Then clean the garage door tracks with a damp rag to get rid of any dirt and debris. Then slip a piece of cardboard behind the torsion springs and soak them with garage door spring lubricant too.

Here s how to lubricate a garage door. Close your door and cut the power to it. Wipe off the drippy garage door lube excess. Periodic maintenance of a liftmaster chain driven garage door opener includes lubricating the chain and greasing the chain rail.

As a homeowner knowing the correct type of lubricant for the chain. Here s where you can use it. The regular wd 40 with the red cap is an amazing cleaner. How to lubricate a garage door.

You want the door shut so you can access all the moving parts.