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Does Your Garage Door Wake Up the Street? Here’s What to Check
Does Your Garage Door Wake Up the Street? Here’s What to Check
Squeaks, screeches, banging, or grinding — if your garage door sounds worse than your neighbour’s leaf blower, it’s probably time for a service. Many North Shore homeowners put up with noisy garage doors for months, not realising how easily it can be fixed.
What’s Making That Noise?
- Worn-out rollers — especially plastic or cheap nylon ones
- Dry or rusty hinges and tracks
- Loose mounting hardware
- Unbalanced door strain on the motor
- Tension spring damage
If your door jerks, squeals, or shudders — it’s time to act before the damage gets worse (and more expensive).
Quick Fixes: You Can Try
- Spray lubricant on tracks and hinges
- Tighten loose screws on brackets and rollers
- Clean debris from the track
- Check if the noise is only during opening or closing
If that doesn’t help, the problem could be deeper inside the motor or torsion system.
Why It Happens on the North Shore
Many North Shore homes have older doors with aging hardware or older-style openers that haven’t been serviced in years. Add humidity, salt air, and daily use, and you’ve got a recipe for noisy operation.
Quiet Garage Door Solutions We Offer
- Upgrade to nylon rollers
- Replace worn hinges or brackets
- Adjust spring tension
- Service and balance the door
- Replace noisy motors with quieter, modern options
Q: Is a noisy garage door dangerous?
A: It can be — mainly if it’s caused by spring tension or misalignment.
Q: Will lubricant fix all garage door noises?
A: Sometimes, but often, the issue is mechanical wear or imbalance.
Q: Can I get a quieter garage door motor?
A: Yes — we install ultra-quiet openers that are ideal for homes with bedrooms above the garage.
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