One
common problem with garage doors is that its opener can produce too
much noise, especially as it ages. The moment you hit the garage door
remote, the opener emits a sound that can wake up everyone in the house.
This noise produced by a garage door opener is a nightmare for its
owners who are trying real hard to sleep well through the night.
Garage Door Opener Types and Their Relation to Noise Production
There
are three main types of garage door openers: belt, chain, and screw. Of
these three, the garage door opener running on belts are the ones
reported to be the most quiet, while chains are reported to have been
producing the most noise. Price has a correlation to the noise produced
by garage door openers. A more expensive garage door opener tends to run
more quietly over a cheaper counterpart.
Suggestions in Getting Rid of Garage Door Noises
The
best way to reduce the sound of your garage door opener is to look for
the parts that produces the most noise. This can be tedious, however,
since the majority of garage doors have complex mechanics and structure.
But with the help of your garage door remote, opening and closing of
the door is easy and you can find the culprit which produces the noise
in no time.
Here are some suggestions in making your garage door opener silent once more.
- Mechanical Isolation
Newer
models of garage door openers have isolation mechanisms. But for those
who do not have this device, there is a product in the market that you
can buy. This is designed to reduce vibrations. Vibrations are what
produces sounds, and in this case, noise. This mounting kit utilizes air
space and rubber cushions to stop the transmission of vibrations and
other noisy sounds.
If
you do not want to spend on this after-market product, you can try
hanging your garage door opener using heavy duty straps made of rubber.
- Maintain Gears and Tracks
Another
remedy you can apply is lubrication. Lubricate the gears and tracks of
your garage door. If these two parts are not maintained well, they can
produce very loud noises.
- Replace Garage Door Opener
Broken
motors of garage door openers are sources of unwanted noise, too. The
motor system of garage door openers operate through a set of gears. If
any of its parts become damaged or worn, expect vibrating noises to
follow. Check your owner’s manual for tips on maintaining and keeping
these gears turning quietly.
There
are a lot of ways for you to fix a noisy garage door opener: you can do
proper maintenance, mechanically isolate it, or just replace the whole
thing. Seek professional advise if you need further assistance.
Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc.
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405,Tampa, FL 33607
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