If you notice unusual sounds or shaking while your garage door is in motion, examine the rollers — the small spinning wheels inside the garage door track. Garage door rollers enable your door to move steadily. If they are damaged, your door may become difficult to operate or refuse to lift and lower.
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When they are in poor condition and not regularly lubricated, rollers may become stuck and fail to rotate, eventually causing severe strain on other parts of your system, like the track or opener. The door may even come off track.
It’s best to have a professional replace your roller before such extreme circumstances happen. At Whitby Garage Doors, we bring extensive garage door repair experience to homes and businesses throughout Whitby, Ontario, and the surrounding areas, including Ajax, Bowmanville, Cobourg and Hampton.
Do You Need Garage Door Roller Replacement?
To determine if you have worn or broken garage door rollers, take note of:
- Unusual rubbing or grating sounds during operation.
- Jerking movements when opening or closing.
These events indicate that rollers cannot freely or easily spin within the track and need replacement. In this case, it’s essential to perform repairs quickly to avoid additional damage to the door and potential injury.
Worn rollers can place premature wear and tear on other pieces of garage door hardware, including the sprockets, belt and drive gears of the garage door opener. A failed roller under tension can cause the entire door to become unstable, fall off its tracks, or fall entirely, posing a serious risk of injury.
Our Garage Door Roller Replacement Service
When you call us about broken garage door rollers, here is what you can expect:
- Our skilled technicians will arrive promptly and inspect your existing rollers, guides and door system.
- We’ll safely remove the old rollers and install new ones with precision and care, aligning them with the hinges.
- Our technicians will lubricate the rollers and track.
- We’ll balance and align the door for optimal functioning.
- We’ll test the door to confirm the new rollers are running smoothly.
Types of Garage Door Rollers
There are several garage door roller options with varying performance expectations, maintenance needs and lifespans. The most common types of garage door rollers to consider when choosing replacements include:
- Nylon: When exploring your garage door roller replacement options, you’ll find nylon rollers with 10 or 13 ball bearings are the most effective, dependable rollers available. Garage door rollers with more ball bearings have smoother, quieter movement. Nylon materials require less maintenance and lubrication than alternatives. They also cause less stress on automatic garage door openers. With nylon garage door rollers, you can expect superior performance for up to 15,000 cycles or approximately 10 years.
- Steel: Steel is a traditional garage door hardware material because of its heavy-duty, reliable performance. Homeowners can choose steel rollers with either seven or 10 ball bearings — those with fewer ball bearings can typically last 7,000 cycles, or five years. Options with 10 or more bearings last up to 15,000 cycles with proper lubrication and maintenance. While many quality steel garage door rollers perform as long as nylon options, they are louder to operate.
- Plastic: Garage door rollers crafted from plastic are typically included with a new garage door installation. They are affordable options for new home construction, but are far less dependable and efficient than steel or nylon garage door rollers. With regular use, plastic garage door rollers will typically perform for two or three years before needing replacement.
Trust Whitby for Your Garage Roller Replacement
As a locally owned and operated garage door specialist, Whitby Garage Doors is known for high-quality service. Our technicians are trained and well-equipped to handle all your garage door repair needs.
Request garage door replacement services today by filling out our online scheduling form
