How To Replace Garage Door Rollers

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Garage door rollers are small wheels attached to your garage door on both sides and they help the door move smoothly within the tracks. The lifespan of garage door rollers typically ranges from 5 to 10 years, depending on factors like the material they are made of and the frequency you use your garage door. Regular lubrication can definitely help to extend their lifespan but eventually you will have to replace them and while it may seem as a difficult thing to handle by yourself it is not that hard and with the right knowledge and basic tools it is quite attainable. Before you begin it is important to make sure that you take some safety rules such as unplugging the garage door opener and placing a step ladder under the door in case of an accidental closure. Additionally it is also important to choose the correct type of roller for your garage door, plastic rollers are usually more affordable but will not last for long time as steel or nylon rollers.

Different Types Of Garage Door Rollers

When choosing a new roller for your garage door there are primarily 3 different types available: plastic, steel and nylon. Plastic rollers are the most cheaper but the wear out quicker and need replacing after a couple of years. Steel rollers are the most stronger type and can last up to 7 years but there is a great drawback which is they require regular maintenance and lubrication. Nylon rollers offer the best value for their cost they have great longevity compared to other options, sometimes up to 10 years and create very little noise when operating.

Rollers Replacement Step By Step Guide

  • Ensure safety and unplug your garage door opener use locking pliers to bend one side of the track so you can pop out the roller from there, you can do this by yourself or have someone help you hold up the door while you work on it.
  • Lower the door until it is at the height of where your bent track is and keep it in place either with one hand or have someone help hold it for you so that way you can focus on what needs to be done next easier.
  • Use a screwdriver or pry bar to take out any old roller and slide in a new one if needed, make sure to let anyone helping know when this step begins! If your rollers need lubricant, make sure to use some now too this will help them move better later!
  • Once again raise up the door (or get help) so that where there once was an old roller is now at same level as before with its new replacement inside no tools should be needed here but if needed use a hammer to get the roller in place.
  • Once again raise up the door (or get help) so that where there once was an old roller is now at same level as before with its new replacement inside no tools should be needed here but if needed use a hammer to get the roller in place.
  • Now that one side is done, open up the door completely and close the bent track back up using pliers you can then focus on the rollers of other side.
  • Again lower the door to its original height and repeat all previous steps with this side same instructions from before for removing old rollers and putting in new ones!
  • Once both sides have been taken care of, plug your garage door opener back in and check if it works correctly.

Congratulations You Have Done It!