Garage Door Torsion Springs Lubrication

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Garage door torsion springs lubrication.

Apply just enough to make them move better. Locate the torsion springs that lift and lower your garage door. When performing maintenance you should also check the balance of the garage door. Apply garage door lubricants you want to apply a small amount of lubricant to all moving parts including all the bearings the tracks the door moves in and all wheel and shaft rollers.

Lubricate steel hinges at their pivot points but don t mess with the plastic ones. Lubricate your garage door twice a year. The spray works its way through the springs rollers and hinges enabling a smooth friction free operation. Lubricating your garage door parts will help prevent rusting and dust and dirt from building up on the parts causing premature failure.

When it is time to lubricate the torsion springs a bit of caution must be exercised. The springs can usually be found at the top of the garage door and must be fully lubricated as well. Lubricating these springs will help reduce friction and noise as the coils rotate when the door opens and closes. Proper lubrication will also help the parts function smoother and in turn last longer than un lubricated parts.

Torsion springs torsion springs are mounted above your garage door. Only spray visible moving parts that are easy to reach. Spray the length of each spring liberally with the silicone lubricating spray. Set up a stepladder under the front torsion springs if your door has springs on a torsion bar above the door.

Teflon and silicone lubricants can be sprayed onto the springs rollers and hinges on the door. Spray down the garage torsion springs that lift your garage door day in and day out. Open and close the garage door to work the silicone into the spring. Do not spray the cable drums for torsion springs.

Spray down the outside of the springs and near the center of the bearing plates then open and close your garage door to spread the grease around. Again you want to only lubricate them enough that they move better without a lot of extra lubricant dripping out. There is a metal bearing or plastic bushing inside the torsion spring mounting cone on one end that needs lubrication as well.