Garage door opener problem....

PiL · 04-24-03, 08:44

The door goes up nice - smooth and quite. But when the door shuts, it is very loud and makes a chattering sound during the start of the close. I sprayed some WD-40 on the track and that helped alittle, but that mostly made the opening of the door smoother. Any sugestions?

dmarcus48 · 04-24-03, 09:00

what type of door opener is it? chain or screw drive?

ExplEddieBauer · 04-25-03, 08:55

We had that problem in our garage a long time ago. We just soaked it with WD-40 along the tracks and the springs. I don't know but the sound went away after a few openings and closings so we're happy.

MBZ 500E · 04-25-03, 09:31

WD-40 is a great way to clean the track, hinges, screw and chain but it really doesn't provide long term lubrication.

I used to work in a bike shop and we would always warn customers about using WD-40 for anything other than cleanup.

Any Hardware store sells the right lubricant for your door, it's cheap insurance for $5 - 6 it costs and will last you a couple of years.

Chatter can be caused by worn screw, slipping drive mechanism or just poor lubrication.

8ball · 04-25-03, 10:00

Make sure all the hardware on the door (hinges) and the tracks is tight and secure. This stuff can loosen up over time.

Mine quit working altogether once, and I couldn't figure out why. It would just hum. I was amazed at how many of the hinges and support brackets had become loose. Tightened everything up and it worked like a charm.