Simple Tricks for Silencing a Noisy Garage Door
Bothered by a noisy garage door opener? Try these 5 tricks.
Does your garage door make a real racket every time you open or close it? Don’t worry—you almost certainly do not need a whole new garage door. The problem is more likely the opener. Here are 5 possible tricks you can try for quieter operation from your garage door.
Check for Loose Parts
If you’re hearing a lot of clanking, clicking, rattling, or jingling sounds, chances are you have some loose parts somewhere. They could be on the garage door itself or in the garage door opener system. You can easily check on this simply by standing inside the garage and watching the door go up and down a few times and looking out for anything that wiggles or jiggles. Make sure all bolts and screws are tight.
Lubricate
If your garage door squeals along its opener tracks, you might be able to solve the problem by adding a little lubricant. However, be careful to use a product specifically designed for garage door openers. Other types of lubricants can attract dust which will clog up your opener tracks.
Get Garage Door Opener Repairs
Another possible cause of squeaking or squawking sounds in a roll-up garage door is an ailing garage door spring or springs. Garage door spring replacement is not a DIY job so you will definitely want to call a professional garage door repair technician for help.
Install a New Garage Door Opener
Some types of garage door openers are noisier by nature than others. For example, if you have a very old chain-driven garage door opener, it is never going to be as quiet as a new direct-drive system. If you are really bothered by the sounds you may want to consider upgrading to a new opener that is designed to be “whisper-quiet”.
Get a Garage Door Silencer Package
One final trick for reducing the noises from your garage door opener is to invest in a garage door silencer kit. These kits contain specially designed foam or rubber pads that can be placed between the garage door opener motor and your ceiling. The pads help absorb noise and vibration from the opener so that they do not transfer through the ceiling and into your home.
Call Dynamic Garage Door for Help
At Dynamic Garage Door, we have experienced garage door repair technicians on call who can troubleshoot your noisy garage door and opener system and recommend the best possible improvements. Call us at 855-343-3667 now to request a service visit.
