Garage door rollers help keep your garage door rolling smoothly in the vertical and horizontal tracks. These rollers are crucial as they prevent the door from binding as it opens and closes. It's important to keep your rollers properly lubricated and replace any damaged or broken rollers to maintain the smooth operation of your garage door. At 101 Garage Doors, we offer expert garage door roller replacement services to ensure your door remains functional and safe.
A common issue with garage door rollers is that they can break or become damaged over time. This can happen due to regular wear and tear or accidental impacts. It's essential to identify and replace broken or damaged rollers promptly to prevent further damage to the garage door system.
Identifying the Broken Roller: First, identify the broken or damaged roller(s). For all of the rollers except the bottom roller on each side, you can simply remove the hinge using the proper size socket. Roller replacement should be done with the door in the fully closed position to prevent the door panel/section from falling.
Replacing the Roller: When the hinge is removed, you can replace the damaged or broken roller, place the new roller in the vertical track, and then reattach the hinge.
Replacing the bottom roller is more complicated and should be approached with caution. The bottom bracket has the cable attached to it, and removing the bracket can cause the cable to fly loose, potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Safety First: The easiest technique to replace the bottom roller is to bend the vertical track about 6 inches down from the transition curved track. Bending the track will allow you to pull the roller from the track and replace it without taking the bottom bracket loose and risking the cable flying off the drum. Remember, the cable is under significant tension. If you are not comfortable with this procedure, it's best to call a garage door technician to replace the roller for you.
When choosing replacement rollers, you have several options:
Steel Rollers: Available with or without ball bearings, steel rollers are durable but can be noisy. They require regular lubrication to maintain smooth operation.
Plastic Rollers: These rollers do not have ball bearings and are less durable. They may need to be replaced more frequently.
Nylon Rollers: Quieter and longer-lasting than steel rollers, nylon rollers are available with different ball bearing options, such as 11 ball bearings, 13 ball bearings, and sealed bearing designs. These rollers offer smooth and quiet operation, making them a popular choice.
Replacing garage door bottom rollers can be a DIY project if you have the proper tools and exercise caution. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Gather Tools: Locking pliers, screwdriver, step stool, garage door lubricant, and hammer (if needed).
Unplug the Garage Door Opener: Ensure safety by unplugging the opener and placing a stepladder under the garage door as an extra precaution.
Bend the Track: Use locking pliers to bend one side of the track near the seam forward to pop the roller out.
Lower the Door: Lower the door until the rollers are at the height of the bent track.
Remove the Old Roller: Use a screwdriver or pry bar to remove the old roller and slide the new roller into the bracket.
Reinsert the Roller: Raise the door to align the bent track with the roller's position and reinsert the roller into the track.
Replace Remaining Rollers: Change the position of the door to focus on other rollers and repeat the process. Do not touch the top roller.
Close the Bent Track: Once done, close the bent track using pliers and repeat the steps on the other side of the door.
Test the Door: Plug in the opener and check if everything is working correctly.
Swift resolution of an emergency garage door rollers replacement ensures immediate access to the property, whether it's a home, warehouse, storage or office.
Professional assistance in emergency garage door roller replacement helps minimize stress and anxiety associated with being locked out.
In emergency situations, such as extreme weather or security concerns, regaining access quickly is paramount for personal safety.
Signs to replace your garage door rollers
1.Your garage door vibrates too much- if every time you open and close your garage door it shakes or vibrates to much, that means that your rollers might be worn out. If the garage door even jumps out off its track, its the time to replace the garage door rollers.
2.The garage door is out of alignment-if your garage door often goes out lof alignment or slips of its tracks, its time to replace the garage door rollers.
3.The garage door is making a lot of noise- if your garage doors is very loud and is making a lot of noise, especially if your garage door rollers are steel rollers, it could be because your garage door rollers might have gotten rusty. sometimes lubrication could help, but we advise seek professional help in order to solve this problem once and for all.
Garage door rollers should be checked twice a year. Most rollers should be changed every 7 years. If you don't change the garage door rollers, this may cause more expensive damage to the other parts of your garage door. regular maintenance and inspections could help you to prevent more expensive repairs in the future.
Changing the garage door rollers by yourself could be hazardous if your uncertain about how to do so. the whole door is heavy and could wight up to 150 pounds! if you make a mistake, the door could fall, or make the problem your'e facing even worse.
It is much safer to seek for a professional help from a well trained technician, that would handle the roller replacement for you and will fix for you any other issues with the door. The technician will also check the whole system to insure that everything else work properly with the garage door and to prevent future problems.
While garage doors are rarely completely silent, extremely noisy doors may indicate worn-out bottom rollers, especially if they are plastic. If you need further help, our roller replacement and repair service can assist you. Contact us at 480-418-9204.
If one of your garage door rollers is broken and you need expert assistance, contact 101 Garage Doors at 480-418-9204. Our team of skilled professionals will replace the rollers and ensure your garage door operates smoothly and safely. Trust 101 Garage Doors for all your garage door roller replacement needs in Phoenix, AZ, and surrounding areas.
