Thanks Mr. Hardware! My father and I were discussing about the residual oil left on the track of our garage door. You are certainly right it is like molasses. Gonna get hold of some silicone spray and clean that right up.

@MrHardware1

6 жыл бұрын

Some of our tips are just common sense, thanks. Blair

Thanks for the video!! Had to learn how replace a spring after a failure a few years ago. Replaced the rollers and added the reinforcing bars while I was at it. I wanted to learn the places to lubricate for maintenance so I don’t have to go through that again any time soon. Very helpful!

Nice short video that gets the point across. Thanks. Haven't had a garage in fifteen years. Good to refresh the mind.

Straightforward and to the point. I really like this kind of presentation. Very well done. Thank you.

My spring was popping, I oiled as you suggested and it fixed it. Thanks

I am going to do this maintenance this coming weekend. Thanks as always!

Thanks for the white lithium spray tip! At a rented house, I had a spring that was so rusted it wasn’t able to be adjusted to balance the door so wasn’t able to safely use the opener. Was able to loosen it up by first spraying WD40 to try to remove some of the rust, but what finally did the trick was working the white lithium grease spray into the entire length of the spring and all over it, doing so a couple times while raising and lowering the door slowly and a bunch each times. I did use WD40 to lubricate the hinges etc but will check out some of the other recommended lubricants here and in the comments for the wheels and hinges etc for when it wears away.

I like your video, Very simple and easy to understand. I will try it and then see if I remember everything.

You are the best one yet. You gave perfect detail on what I need to do.

Great tips and great video! Short, and to the point!

Thank you from Australia. Concise and easy to follow

@MrHardware1

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you are living free.

Short, sweet and to the point. My job tomorrow is? Thank-you.

Good and simple. Thanks

Nice tips, thanks!

Thank you very much for this. Helped me allot

Very helpful, thank you!

Very helpful, Thanks

Thank you!

Love your videos.

@MrHardware1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks to everyone! Blair

Thanks! What product do you use for spring? “Club and Chain” ? Or just any oil?

That's a good one!

What kind of oil, please?

Can I use either the silicone spray or lithium grease on the chain? Thank you.

@MrHardware1

6 жыл бұрын

Those are 2 different schools of thought. I like the grease on my garage chain, but on my bike I like silicone.

Can I use lubrication on Galvanized Steel Torision Springs? I used to have coated springs and used lube on that. Just making sure

@MrHardware1

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why not?

I like your little oil can - I'm looking for a link to find it. Thanks.

@MrHardware1

2 жыл бұрын

It is a zoom spout oiler.

What type of motor oil are you using? SAE 30? or 10W-30?

@MrHardware1

5 жыл бұрын

I'm using 20w oil, but 30 may have a little longer hang time. The importance is that things are not rubbing metal on metal w/out lubricant.

Thank you for the video. Have a very rusty garage spring doors. Before applying the oil, do you have any recommendation for how to stop the rust coming back? Will clean the rust before doing anything else.

@MrHardware1

2 жыл бұрын

Oil not only lubricates, it prevents rust. Keep it lightly coated and it will not rust any further.

@cribraga9215

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrHardware1 Thank you.

Thanks -love your Michigan accent! I’m from northern Ohio so I miss it … What about a belt drive formula 1 opener. Should i lube the belt? And if so, with what?

@MrHardware1

Жыл бұрын

That belt drive is too rare for me to speak about, I’ve never owned one. I would contact the manufacturer, and do what they suggest.

@Fishsticks007

Жыл бұрын

@@MrHardware1 thanks! Who knew! I have a collectors edition garage opener! 😂- I just hope to make it last another couple years and sometimes it seems a little bit jumpy. it’s just like a fan belt in an automobile I’ve seen before. Teeth - thank you very much and have a wonderful week

Thank you for this tutorial. What type of oil did you use?

@MrHardware1

Жыл бұрын

Any all purpose oil, 3 in 1 or motor oil. The main thing is to use silicone in the tracks, oils, WD40 and grease gum up the rails causing too much drag on the wheels. It is worse in cold climates.

@delighted8481

Жыл бұрын

@@MrHardware1 Thank you kindly!

What do you use for spring every several year? Biclub and Chain? I am lost. Thanks!

@MrHardware1

2 жыл бұрын

Oil or grease on the spring, each coating will last years. Light oil or chain lube on the chain and white grease on the ‘car’ driven by the chain.

@yhz48188

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrHardware1 thanks a lot!

My husband put oil on the garage door chain, so when the door was lifted it left oil residue on the front of the door. How do i get the oil off the chain and door.

@MrHardware1

Жыл бұрын

White DOL

@MrHardware1

Жыл бұрын

Wipe the excess oil off the chain with a rag. You don’t want to remove it all that chain needs some oil. Either you could use a citrus degreaser or you could use a little paint thinner and a rag to remove the drips of oil off the door.

@MsLetty-dd2up

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Why oil and not grease?

@MrHardware1

6 жыл бұрын

Lightweight grease, Lubriplate is my favorite, is very good, however too many readers will skip the lubrication is the product is too difficult to acquire. I try to keep the videos very short so some side tips are not included. Thanks for the suggestion. Blair

Is it ok to use wd40 on the roller?

@MrHardware1

4 жыл бұрын

It will work however it will not last. Oil or light grease will last years.

Why does the door have spray foam on it?

@MrHardware1

Жыл бұрын

I used 200 square-foot spray foam kit to insulate it. I made the mistake of buying a non-insulated door when I built that house.

Oil will also accumulate dirt! NEVER USE OIL OR ANY LUBRICANTS ON TRACKS. KEEP THEM DRY.

NEVER SPRAY THE TRACK.

please clean the door. it yuky and dirty.