How to lubricate automatic garage doors
Lubricating and protecting your garage doors may be at the bottom of your list of jobs, but with this simple and effective guide, you can get this job done quickly and easily. This guide will tell you how to lubricate automatic garage doors efficiently.
Things you will need
WD-40® Multi Use Product
A step ladder
Step 1
Spray
The first step, to lubricate automatic garage doors is to spray the rollers and tracks that open the door with WD-40 Multi Use Product. Do this when the door is closed. It will help protect the rollers and track so that the door can move smoothly along them.
Step 2
Hinges
Once you have lubricated the rollers and tracks, it is time to lubricate and protect the hinges that open the door. Take your WD-40 Multi Use Product again, and spray the hinges directly with the product. The hinges play an integral part in the doors opening, so it is important not to forget them.
Step 3
Open and close
Once all the parts have been lubricated and protected, open and close the door a few times to make sure all the moving parts have been thoroughly lubricated and protected.
Conclusion
We recommend lubricating your garage door tracks, rollers and hinges every 6 months to keep them in full working order. With this simple guide, you now know how to lubricate automatic garage doors quickly and easily.
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