Ways to Stop Your Garage Doors Being Noisy

Garage doors can enhance every home, providing extra storage space, protection and additional kerb appeal. The benefits of a quality garage door really are endless, but if you’ve started to notice your door has become noisy it can soon become an annoyance.

A noisy garage door not only impacts you, and depending on the volume of noise, you could soon become the scourge of your entire neighbourhood. 

To keep you on good terms with your neighbours and eradicate that irritating sound, there are a number of things you can do.

At Rollerdor, we’re experts in the supply of quality roller garage doors that are ideal for a wide range of properties. Our vastly experienced team has put together some top tips on how to prevent your garage door from being noisy. 

Check your parts

The first thing you should do if experiencing a noisy garage door is check for any loose parts. If any nuts, bolts or screws have become loose then it can trigger unpleasant sounds from your garage door, so grab a screwdriver or spanner and make sure they’re as tight as they should be. 

Over time, general wear and tear can mean that key components of your garage door become worn or damaged. This means it’s more difficult for your door to open and close smoothly and often results in an ear-piercing, metallic sound that no one wants to hear. If this is the case, and you’re sure all nuts and bolts have been tightened, you should begin inspecting other components. 

Signs you should check for include if rollers and hinges have begun to wobble or chains have become loose. If this is the case, you should get in touch with a team of professional garage door suppliers for servicing and maintenance.   

When you purchase a roller garage door from Rollerdor, you can rest assured that you’re receiving a product that is made from quality materials that are built to last. 

Apply lubrication

Sometimes, a noisy garage door can be easily rectified with just a little bit of lubrication. A poorly lubricated door can create unpleasant creaking sounds that are incredibly noisy, so make sure to regularly lubricate your door’s rollers, springs and hinges. 

But please be aware you must NOT lubricate the guide runners of a roller garage door as these are designed with a brush system and does not need lubrication. In fact, lubrication will actually cause problems with the running of your curtain in the guides.

We recommend you lubricate your garage doors at least twice a year, to ensure it maintains its slick, seamless movement when opening and closing.  

Replace insulating seals

At Rollerdor, all of our products come with insulating seals on the sides and at the bottom of the door. This means that your garage is better at maintaining a comfortable temperature all year round, keeping your home warm and saving you money on energy bills.

However, if this insulated strip becomes damaged for whatever reason, it can make your garage door quite noisy. If this is the case, you may need a new one. The team here at Rollerdor supplies a wide range of garage door accessories, including rubber insulated seals.  

Install correctly

One of the most common reasons for a noisy garage door is that it has not been properly installed in the first place. Often, an incorrectly installed door can leave it imbalanced – meaning it does not sit smoothly on the rollers and is loud and clunky when in motion.  

While you can’t do anything about this after the fact, it’s important to choose a reliable garage door manufacturer and supplier in the first place. 

With Rollerdor, you can guarantee quality. If you choose one of our DIY supply only doors, we always provide our customers with an easy to understand installation guide that guides them through the process and ensures your door is properly installed.

For more than a decade the team at Rollerdor has provided domestic and commercial customers across the UK with quality roller garage doors. Operating on an innovative system that maximises space, all of our products are made here in Britain using the most robust aluminium. UKCA certified, we never compromise on quality. To find out more, get in touch with the team today.