Lubricate Garage Door Tracks and Springs
Apply lubricant to the garage door hinges, rollers, springs, and tracks for smooth operation.
DIY Cost
$10
If Ignored
$300
Frequency
Once a year
Difficulty
Easy DIY
Most homeowners can handle this in under an hour with basic tools.
How to do it — step by step
Use a dedicated garage door lubricant (not WD-40 — it's a cleaner, not a lubricant). Spray the hinges, rollers, and both torsion springs. Wipe the metal tracks clean with a rag but do NOT lubricate the tracks themselves — this can cause slipping. A 2-car garage door mechanism has over 300 moving parts. Proper lubrication extends the life of rollers from 10,000 to 100,000+ cycles and prevents the grinding noise that signals worn parts.
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