The proper way to lubricate your garage door starts with using the right solution.
Garage door spring lube.
Getting a white lithium grease compound.
Always avoid spraying wd 40 on any part of your garage door.
Garage door service company will provide lube services for about 50 100 and this service should include an inspection of the entire garage door system.
They give you more freedom to evenly coat hinges locks gears and springs.
This easy to use no drip synthetic formula provides maximum lubrication for your door.
Set up a stepladder under the front torsion springs if your door has springs on a torsion bar above the door.
Spray the length of each spring liberally with the silicone lubricating spray.
We recommend using a non silicone lubricant such as lps 2.
How to lubricate a garage door.
Lubricating the springs is easy and not an immediate solution to spring problems.
Part failure can cause unnecessary inconvenience and costly repairs.
The right lubricant can reduce and combat rust and corrosion.
Open and close the garage door to work the silicone into the spring.
Proper maintenance will help insure a longer life for your garage door and help prevent part failure.
Garage door lubricants that are grease based go on by hand and are much messier.
Metal springs are susceptible to corrosion which causes friction and quickly wears down the springs.
Clopay pro lube for garage doors offers a convenient way to keep your garage door operating like new.
The clopay pro lube is an anti friction anti rust lubricant that provides a long lasting thin lubrication film on any surface.