Garage Door Safety - Tips to have Noise Free Garage Door

Despite the flat calm of twilight, the roar of your garage door is a shock to you: how can an empty room engender so much noise? Do not despair ; the solution is at your fingertips ... On the other hand, know that the opener is not the only one responsible for the nocturnal din that enters your home - the whole garage door system contributes to it. You may also click here as well to learn more about garage door safety and repairing tips as well. 

So, if you really want to dampen the vibration of your garage - and minimize noise - these five checkpoints are for you! DIY in five convenient steps (technique recommended by your professional)

·         Lubricating Metal Parts: Be sure to properly lubricate casters, hinges and rails, as well as the spring system. The Torsion spring system contains filaments, causing a high level of noise. Use only metal lubricant, such as a lubricant recommended by your garage door technician, or 10W30 motor oil. Using an applicator and removing the excess with a cloth will make it easier. Never use grease.

·         Tightening screws and bolts: Are the screws or bolts tight and tight? Well - keep going.

·         Checking the health of rails and casters: Defective parts will certainly cause more noise. Remember that the wheel must roll in the rail - a slippery wheel, especially on loose rails, will only cause more noise.

·         Lubricating the Opener Chain: Apply a small amount of oil to the chain and its ends. Warning ! Do not put anything on the shoulder strap if your system has a rubber belt drive . Also check the tension of the chain or belt, which should be optimal, without being as tight as a guitar string.

·         Adding noise isolators: If the previous four steps could not solve your excessive noise problem, you can install a noise isolator. This cylindrical rubber part ( see photo ) must be positioned between the engine block and the perforated metal rod that holds the assembly to the ceiling of your garage. Its intelligent design, with two independent screws, prevents the transmission of vibration from one room to another. Do not hesitate to purchase this noise isolator from your garage door specialist.

Too complicated ? Ask the help of a professional Garage Door!

Here's what a pro can do for you:

·         Substitute your door opener with chain for a model with rubber strap.

·         Swap steel rollers for nylon rollers , causing less noise.

·         If your garage space allows, replace your Extension spring system with the new Torsion system . The latter is anchored to the origin of the door for a more discreet operation.

·         Ensure proper operation of your garage door by conducting a thorough and thorough examination.

·         Complete these five steps with the Residential Focus Program .

Does your Garage Door work badly?

When your garage door malfunctions and you hear strange noises coming from the opening and closing device, take a few minutes to check the hardware and ironwork system to identify the cause. Do not wait until your car is stuck inside before doing this inspection!

Above all, do not tell yourself it's not important because your electric garage door opener is critical to your garage door! Always remember that it is this mechanism that makes what you would do by hardly lifting your garage door. Here are 5 tips that will help you determine what's wrong with your mechanism.

The bottom of the door does not close completely on both sides

It may be that one of the hoisting ropes is not properly adjusted to the drum in which it is wrapped. Or that the screw that fits into the drum to connect it to the tube is loosened.

Do not try to solve this situation yourself. Contact a professional garage door repairer. The spring - tube - drum - cable - bottom hinge system is interrelated and supports a heavy load while being under high tension.

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Lift of the concrete slab

If your garage door leads to a garage located in the basement of your home, the concrete slab may have been lifted from the ground filled with water during the thaw. If the drain is defective or blocked, the floor fills with water and swells. This puts a lot of pressure on the slab, lifting it up a bit and making the garage door difficult to seal on the threshold.

Make sure the drain is functional to prevent further lifting of the floor and concrete slab. Sometimes, pyrite can also cause swelling of the ground and lifting of the concrete slab.

The wheels are to be changed

Your garage door may open badly because the casters (located on either side of the garage door) are in poor shape. If they are too worn, slide instead of rolling, or they are getting out of the rail, it must be checked. In addition, the hinges that support them are they properly attached to the door?

The system rail / wheels / hinge are under high tension. Contact a garage door repair specialist for a safe inspection and repair.

The rails must not move

If they are not screwed securely (bolts tight), the rails could move and prevent the garage door from opening and closing. These are attached to a triangular metal fastener. Take a ladder or stepladder and tighten the bolts, making sure the rails are in place (parallel).

The opener does not ensure that the door closes completely on the threshold

Depending on the type of door opener you have, you will normally find "up" and "down" arrows on the side of the motor housing.

Adjust the screw by turning it a quarter of a turn then tries to open your door by pressing the arrows. Readjust as needed.

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Maintenance and verification

In order for the garage door opening and closing mechanism to be functional for many years, it is important to have a careful (professional) check done every year. Especially if you use your garage door every day. If you detect abnormal noises, things that look worn or do not work properly, contact us right away. We are specialized in garage door opening / closing mechanism repair. We have the experience and skills to answer all types of problems related to the proper functioning of your garage door. Our annual Focus Program will ensure that everything is in order for the winter season.