Recent content by u0362565

Thanks all, a lot of info and opinions to go on there. I haven't actually touched the chain as the manual says it doesn't require additional lubrication but by the same token as the other bits it will have collected dirt etc over the years so don't really believe that. The biggest issue...

@AffableCurmudgeon Reading online what to do is fine but sometimes its good to get opinions of others who have been in this situation and you can get feedback on the state of your particular situation if you post pictures which I've found very helpful, so thank you to those who've offered some...

Ok thanks all, I'll give it a clean up and then maybe try oil, I see what you mean about grease attracting dust etc this has definitely been an issue here but to some extent that might be because it's not regularly cleaned and maintained. Hopefully a mineral oil would be ok like three in one...

Hi all, Thanks for the info I will get some garage lube then. I assume I can use this on the springs too? I just noticed that the springs seem to have clear grease not the thick brown stuff like on the hinges.

I see, so I should leave it alone and wait for it to break and then replace? To Be honest we don't need an electric door it's a bit overkill but wouldn't get rid of it for no reason, so long as it doesn't collapse on us..

Thank you for the constructive comment. I assume the garage lubricant is a spray and more of a liquid? Not sure it's going to mix with the grease that's there is the only thing but I can try to remove as much of that as possible

Because it's impossible?

Why will it fail?

Hi all, I'm thinking to do a bit of a service on our garage door. We've only lived in the house for a year but I think the door and opener are at least 25years old. I've attached pictures of a lot of the lubricated parts minus the opener and chain as according to the manual these don't need...