Garage Door Roller Repair Services in Elyria
Rollers are the wheels that guide the door within its tracks. A typical residential door has ten to twelve rollers, and over worn rollers are the most common cause of a noisy garage door.
Signs You Need to Replace Your Garage Door Rollers
- A marked increase in operating noise — grinding, rattling or squealing
- The door jerking or hesitating rather than travelling smoothly
- Rollers visibly not rotating as the door moves
- Play in the roller stem or flat spots on the wheel
- Black residue accumulating in the track
Nylon Rollers vs. Steel Rollers
- Steel rollers with exposed bearings are standard on most builder-installed doors and are the noisier option.
- Nylon rollers on sealed bearings cost more and operate significantly more quietly, and are worth specifying on attached garages, particularly where there is living space above. On detached garages, steel rollers are generally adequate.
