[JayGo]

Our house was built in late 2015, and I've never had any problems with our garage door.
But I assume like anything else I should be performing some type of simple maintenance. Any tips on what garage door maintenance is?

 

[ionicatoms]

This is the video I referenced when setting up my PM on my garage door. My wife was surprised at how much quieter the door was afterwards.

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1lUm7koF2A[/media]

 

[JayGo]

@ionicatoms, this is exactly the type of maintenance stuff I was wanting to do. Thanks, man.

 

[SodFace]

That's a great video. Just did it last night and that was the best guide I've seen.

 

[440mag]

Awesome video - thank You! :thumbup:

 

[MasterMech]

I soaked my cables in a motorcycle chain lube, amazing how they just wicked that up and pulled it in.

I recently converted to a Jackshaft (wall-mount) opener and man, are there a few things they forget to tell you about ahead of time with that setup! I hope to detail the journey in another post.

 

[ionicatoms]

I hope to detail the journey in another post.

I would appreciate that!

 

[MasterMech]

I hope to detail the journey in another post.

I would appreciate that!

I have not finished yet but I have a working door. If you have any questions and don't want to wait for me to get 'round to it, feel free to fire away via PM.

 

[jayhawk]

not necessarily maint. but interesting re: garage doors
https://thermotraks.com/

https://www.gowirehide.com/ - clean up those poor oem sights / wires

matt risinger has some video on his install

 

[ionicatoms]

@jayhawk that sensor shield is a great find.

 

[Trent161]

@jayhawk Wow! Thanks for sharing.... now I can clean up that mess at the garage doors.

 

[White94RX]

I just had a spring break on mine last week. Had a full rebuild done (all rollers, drums, bearings, springs, etc). The tech that did the repairs just said to use white lithium grease on the rollers, hinges, and maybe drums too. I can't remember the frequency. Every 3 months, every 6 months, I dunno. I guess I should have written it down! But for about $500, it was a good value for what was replaced.

 

[jayhawk]

@ionicatoms @Trent161 keep us updated if u do 'upgrade' ....it's on my list

 

[FATC1TY]

I just had a spring break on mine last week. Had a full rebuild done (all rollers, drums, bearings, springs, etc). The tech that did the repairs just said to use white lithium grease on the rollers, hinges, and maybe drums too. I can't remember the frequency. Every 3 months, every 6 months, I dunno. I guess I should have written it down! But for about $500, it was a good value for what was replaced.

Wow, that seems kind of high, but maybe more than 1 door?

Getting a double garage door replaced. Insulated, carriage style, hardware, all new everything including the track, springs, etc. only think I'm keeping is my opener for 1200 out the... well door, I closing hauling off the old door.

 

[jayhawk]

@White94RX about what i spent for 3 bay rebuild like yours. Their springs are built to last, box store ones are 'builder grade'

 

[White94RX]

It was one large double size door, two springs. Maybe it was high? I dunno, didn't have time to call around and get any quotes. It was pretty much whoever can get here the fastest and get it done ASAP got my money.

 

[TulsaFan]

Updating an older thread...I had one of my torsion springs break on my smaller, single garage door.

I watched the following video and ordered the needed parts...

 

[ionicatoms]

The condition of your garage door can have a big impact on your home's appearance and value. Regular maintenance
keep your door looking great and operating smoothly.

The condition of your garage door can have a big impact on your home's appearance and value. Regular maintenance
keep your door looking great and operating smoothly.

@crgaragedoor dude, no. Please stop.

 

[TulsaFan]

FWIW...Installing the torsion springs was very easy as shown in the video. I replaced both springs for $153.02 with shipping and another $17.22 for the winding rods from Amazon.

 

[StraightShooter]

@crgaragedoor dude, no. Please stop.

You're getting heated and arguing with a BOT.