Garage door nylon rollers

[elcom]

Question: Is there a meaningful functional benefit to replacing loud but functional steel garage nylon rollers?

Or is the main benefit just quieting the opening/closing?

I can imagine that quiet operation means that there is less load on the opener (motor, chain, etc.), but not sure if it really extends life.

Thanks!

 

[Dagny]

No wait till they wear out.

 

[elcom]

How do you know that they’re worn out? They are noisy already and likely original to the house (31 years old)?

 

[CraigStu]

31 yrs old? Yeah, I'd replace on general principal.

 

[tncatadjuster]

Do it, I did, worth it.

 

[tarmy]

Green hinges and nylon wheels…

 

[elcom]

Why was it worth it? Other than less noise?
I am in the South and the garage is not climate controlled, so sealing the garage door (green hinges) does not seem like a big deal.

 

[Gopherboy6956]

Green hinges and nylon wheels…

I second this. I bought green hinges and new wheels, keeps the wind from prying its way in there.

 

[Squankum]

Question: Is there a meaningful functional benefit to replacing loud but functional steel garage nylon rollers?

Or is the main benefit just quieting the opening/closing?

I can imagine that quiet operation means that there is less load on the opener (motor, chain, etc.), but not sure if it really extends life.

Thanks!

I did it, made a surprising difference in noise. Cheap, easy mod.

 

[Stuart in MN]

My steel rollers are noisy but it's a detached garage so it doesn't matter to me. I suppose nylon rollers will be slipperier so the door may go up and down easier.

 

[tncatadjuster]

It is a cheap modification that impacts the luxury and esthetic of owning such great technology.