How To Grease Garage Door Wheels

To lubricate the metal shaft spray some grease at the edge of both sides of the bracket as shown below.

How to grease garage door wheels. Metal rollers are how your garage door travels up and down. All metal rollers don t require as much precision but make sure to wipe away any excess lubricant to prevent it from dripping on the garage floor or your car. Once your door is clean spray a lithium based grease or garage door lube onto the hinges and rollers. While metal rollers require less precision it s a good idea to protect your floor and your car from any drips along the way.

To lubricate a garage door first close it and disconnect the power by turning off the switch or circuit breaker. Then clean the garage door tracks with a damp rag to get rid of any dirt and debris. If your garage door rollers have nylon wheels that make contact with the track make sure to only lubricate the bearings without getting any lubricant on the nylon itself.