Weird sound after adjusting torsion springs
#1
09-13-23, 02:39 PM
Weird sound after adjusting torsion springs
I adjusted my torsion springs and now the garage door opens, closes and balances itself easily and correctly when manually opening and closing it. However, there is a sort of gurgling noise when it opens, see the video:
https://youtu.be/Yl2wK67dPC8?feature=shared
I also tried tapping the metal adjustment rods outwards when they were in the torsion sping adjustment holes but not sure if this made any difference. Could it be that?
https://youtu.be/Yl2wK67dPC8?feature=shared
I also tried tapping the metal adjustment rods outwards when they were in the torsion sping adjustment holes but not sure if this made any difference. Could it be that?
#2
09-13-23, 04:16 PM
Group Moderator
I'd suspect the noise is coming from the 2nd roller from the top as it turns the corner going up. Could just be a squeaky wheel. Put a cardboard tube to your ear and listen at various places as it operates. Shouldn't be too hard to pinpoint where it's coming from.
Make sure your cables aren't rubbing on anything.
Make sure your cables aren't rubbing on anything.
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#3
09-14-23, 07:33 AM
Member
Use a garage door lubricant (not WD-40) on all the wheels. DO NOT LIBRICATE THE RAILS!
Check all your hinge bolts to be sure they are tight and that the rails are secured and aligned on the door frame.
Check all your hinge bolts to be sure they are tight and that the rails are secured and aligned on the door frame.
#4
09-14-23, 02:12 PM
I had a different sounding noise than yours but after spending a day trying to find the cause I gave up and called the guy that installed the doors. He suggested that I spray the springs with a light lubricant. That worked.
#5
09-14-23, 07:34 PM
Member
I should clarify my statement. Do not lubricate the wheels but the wheel bearings. You do not want to have any lubricate between the wheel surface and the rail. That meeting of the surfaces needs the friction to operate properly.
