I work on Garage doors and the only issue I see wrong with this video is that he’s using the wrong type of lubricant you would want to use WD40 Silicone not the kind he’s spraying that one will just attract more dirt and dust to springs. Blaster Garage door lubricant is also a top good spray I recommend either two. Again it’s WD40 Silicone or Blaster garage door Homedepot Has both. Also you can also lube the track and rollers and hinges which I also recommend doing 2x per yr
Sorry but this is incorrect information, Silicon based products do not penetrate very well and it’s between the spring coils and even down to the shaft where it rubs that you want to lubricant not just the spring surface.
As you can see, the lube does nothing to fix the bend in the spring. That's because it's not caused by a lack of lube, but rather - pressure from the adjacent coils. This can be addressed by "stretching the spring" to the side, during installation. But that should only be done by a trained professional. Lubing the spring is fine, and the video is correct, in that it can reduce noise as the coils tend to rub together. Do not use motor oil, and do not use white lithium (as some others have suggested) - unless you want a big mess. WD-40 works well, but be careful not to get overspray in your center bearing. Many (but not all), are steel/sealed bearings, and a penetrating oil can break-up the factory lube and damage the bearings.
Do not use motor oil unless you wanna piss off the tech that changes it when it breaks. WD40 is perfect for it. WD is a greaser that also acts as a degreaser so less mess left behind. Plus only spray when you have this type of problem. You never want to over spray a spring.
Springs bend has nothing to do with lubrication. That's because they did not compress them at the end of winding them. I would recommend WD-40 when it comes to lubrication. Springs, Rollers including corner bracket & Drum That's where u have to lubricate. Most importantly, Do not use Grease anywhere in your garage door. If you have an issue with door, check if there is power (light in the motor), Ensure no one has pulled the manual rope, If the remote is not working check if the push button does. You have to call a tech only if the spring, rope or motor belt is brocken. UA-cam has the solution for rest of the problems.
If the spring is snaking like that stick your winding bar in one of the holes and smack it with your other bar to stretch the spring along the shaft, at least that's what I do
No no no just flat out no! If you’re going to lube your spring or garage door itself, you need to use a synthetic silicone based lubricant, like pro 21. WD just evaporates and makes the door noisier. Fake garage door guys don’t know what they’re talking about
Unfortunately Silicone does not penetrate between the very tight coils of the spring and onto the shaft which is where rubbing occurs so whoever taught you this technique is wrong 😑. Oil the springs and it literally says in the manual
If your spring is rubbing the shaft itself you have a separate problem not something lube fixes. The spring rubbing itself is what makes the noise not rubbing the shaft... And ABSOLUTELY NEVER use WD-40 on a spring. That is not a lubricant, just a water displacement. It evaporates and leaves nothing, leaving it drier than it was originally. Silicone based, or white lithium based lube on springs only. Or you're fucking it up worse than when you showed up.
I work on Garage doors and the only issue I see wrong with this video is that he’s using the wrong type of lubricant you would want to use WD40 Silicone not the kind he’s spraying that one will just attract more dirt and dust to springs. Blaster Garage door lubricant is also a top good spray I recommend either two. Again it’s WD40 Silicone or Blaster garage door Homedepot Has both. Also you can also lube the track and rollers and hinges which I also recommend doing 2x per yr
Sorry but this is incorrect information, Silicon based products do not penetrate very well and it’s between the spring coils and even down to the shaft where it rubs that you want to lubricant not just the spring surface.
I spent 3 hours trying to figure it out took off the track, moved the bracket, relearn it and all it needed it was oil 😭 u rock bud.
Haha cheers 🍻
Didn't know this, thanks for the info bud.
You’re welcome ☺️
As you can see, the lube does nothing to fix the bend in the spring. That's because it's not caused by a lack of lube, but rather - pressure from the adjacent coils. This can be addressed by "stretching the spring" to the side, during installation. But that should only be done by a trained professional.
Lubing the spring is fine, and the video is correct, in that it can reduce noise as the coils tend to rub together. Do not use motor oil, and do not use white lithium (as some others have suggested) - unless you want a big mess. WD-40 works well, but be careful not to get overspray in your center bearing. Many (but not all), are steel/sealed bearings, and a penetrating oil can break-up the factory lube and damage the bearings.
Do not use motor oil unless you wanna piss off the tech that changes it when it breaks. WD40 is perfect for it. WD is a greaser that also acts as a degreaser so less mess left behind. Plus only spray when you have this type of problem. You never want to over spray a spring.
WD40 IS NOT A LUBRICANT! YOU SHOULD NOT USE IT.
Springs bend has nothing to do with lubrication. That's because they did not compress them at the end of winding them.
I would recommend WD-40 when it comes to lubrication. Springs, Rollers including corner bracket & Drum That's where u have to lubricate.
Most importantly, Do not use Grease anywhere in your garage door.
If you have an issue with door, check if there is power (light in the motor), Ensure no one has pulled the manual rope, If the remote is not working check if the push button does. You have to call a tech only if the spring, rope or motor belt is brocken. UA-cam has the solution for rest of the problems.
This one was lubrication only. Literally solved itself after oiling the spring. And it’s stretch not compress 😉
@@NatesToolbox Stretch & compress based up on the type of spring
If the spring is snaking like that stick your winding bar in one of the holes and smack it with your other bar to stretch the spring along the shaft, at least that's what I do
Usually yeah but this one just snaked up from no lube between the coils so it binds up.
Also try stretching the spring a little with a tension bar and the retightening the set screws on the spring
Use white lithium’s instead if WD40
Oil is best rather than grease due to the thick viscosity, it doesn’t penetrate through the coils. (It’s even recommended to “oil” the springs)
How do I close the gap at the top of the door
Adjust the top roller holder
UUUUUUUU, MINE HAVE NEVER BEEN OILED
Is pb plaster or wd 40 best? I' can't afford wurth 😆😂🤣😆
Pb and/or Wd40 are better actually.
No no no just flat out no! If you’re going to lube your spring or garage door itself, you need to use a synthetic silicone based lubricant, like pro 21. WD just evaporates and makes the door noisier. Fake garage door guys don’t know what they’re talking about
Unfortunately Silicone does not penetrate between the very tight coils of the spring and onto the shaft which is where rubbing occurs so whoever taught you this technique is wrong 😑. Oil the springs and it literally says in the manual
If your spring is rubbing the shaft itself you have a separate problem not something lube fixes. The spring rubbing itself is what makes the noise not rubbing the shaft... And ABSOLUTELY NEVER use WD-40 on a spring. That is not a lubricant, just a water displacement. It evaporates and leaves nothing, leaving it drier than it was originally. Silicone based, or white lithium based lube on springs only. Or you're fucking it up worse than when you showed up.
How often?
Good quality oil maybe every 12 months or when ever it gets a bit dry. Something like WD-40 every 3-6 months
That’s not why dude it’s because it was extended right 😂
Nah 100% lubrication it’s been my job for 20 years