Friction is the most significant cause of wear and tear. As metal parts rub together, they generate heat, which weakens the moving parts. With an applied lubricant, the metal parts can move smoothly and generate less heat.
Garage doors require regular maintenance to run at their best. An essential aspect of this maintenance is lubricating the moving parts. These systems have many moving metal parts that must work together for successful operation, and over time, a buildup of dirt, grime and rust can lead to friction between these components. You should consider a regular application of garage door lubricant spray to improve the motion of your door.
Lubricating your garage door will come with a few benefits, including:
Friction is the most significant cause of wear and tear. As metal parts rub together, they generate heat, which weakens the moving parts. With an applied lubricant, the metal parts can move smoothly and generate less heat.
Dirty tracks and rollers may lead your garage door to respond slowly or move in a rigid fashion. As a result, you won’t be able to get into your garage as quickly, and your garage door’s system will create extra friction. Lubrication can ensure smoother movement of the rollers along the track, solving both problems at once.
Yet another sign of friction between moving parts is loud, grinding noises from a garage door as it opens and closes. A lubricant will effectively reduce friction and take care of those unpleasant grinding sounds.
Since friction is a huge culprit for wear and tear, reducing it can increase the overall lifespan of your garage door.
To make the most of garage door lubricant, you’ll need to target the right parts. Before lubricating, make sure you clean all parts of the door to remove dirt and grime. Then, apply the substance to:
While you may think you need to lubricate the tracks as well, they benefit most from a good cleaning and a degreaser. Lubricant is not necessary for your garage door’s tracks.
The first instinct most people have is to use standard WD-40 for a rigid garage door. While this product can be useful for cleaning and degreasing, it’s not technically a lubricant. We recommend our King Door Heavy-Duty Garage Door/Operator Lubricant & Rust Prevention spray or an option specially designed for garage doors.
Regular maintenance is an important factor for improving the longevity of your garage door. At King Door, we want your garage door to run well and last long. Contact us for more information about our garage door lubricant or maintenance services. If you’re in the market for a new residential or commercial garage door, you’ll be happy to know that we offer a large selection of doors and installation services. We provide quality service across Kern & Tulare County. If you’re not certain what options are best for you, request an estimate to get started, and we’ll get back to you with more information!
Caesar did a great job! He was very polite, honest, and professional!! Will recommend King Door every chance I get.
Caesar did a great job! He was very polite, honest, and professional!! Will recommend King Door every chance I get.
Just had a new garage door opener installed. Very nice service and great opener. Would recommend them. Thank you so much!
Just had a new garage door opener installed. Very nice service and great opener. Would recommend them. Thank you so much!
I wanted to submit a review for King Door because of my good experience with this company. I called to get a quote because my single spring had broke on my garage door. Their quote came in on the higher end of the quotes I received. The lower quote company was not as available as King Door, so I called King Door back to see if they could price match. After speaking with a manager, we were able to come to a compromised price (not quite the price match), and they were available right away. The installer was friendly, worked quickly, and even installed a double spring in case one side were to break then we could still lift the door. Thank you King Door for acting quickly and giving a competitive price for this frugal family of 7!
I wanted to submit a review for King Door because of my good experience with this company. I called to get a quote because my single spring had broke on my garage door. Their quote came in on the higher end of the quotes I received. The lower quote company was not as available as King Door, so I called King Door back to see if they could price match. After speaking with a manager, we were able to come to a compromised price (not quite the price match), and they were available right away. The installer was friendly, worked quickly, and even installed a double spring in case one side were to break then we could still lift the door. Thank you King Door for acting quickly and giving a competitive price for this frugal family of 7!
Thank you very much for the great service your company provides. We recently had a garage door opener installed and were pleased with your staff. Everyone on the phone was very pleasant and helpful. The service technicians were nice and professional and got the job done. We will be happy to refer you to our friends. Have an awesome day.
Thank you very much for the great service your company provides. We recently had a garage door opener installed and were pleased with your staff. Everyone on the phone was very pleasant and helpful. The service technicians were nice and professional and got the job done. We will be happy to refer you to our friends. Have an awesome day.
Don’t settle for anything less than the best when you need residential or commercial garage door installation, service or repair in Bakersfield, CA. Get in touch with the team at King Door Company, Inc., With the Pride of a Lion™.