Broken Garage Door Roller

Do you currently have a broken garage door roller or just cringe at the sound your garage door makes when you open and close it? It’s surely​ due to the type of rollers used when your door was installed and their age. Garage door rollers play a crucial role in the smooth operation of your garage door. They are responsible for supporting the weight of the door as it moves up and down the tracks. However, these rollers can become damaged over time, leading to a variety of problems with your garage door.

One of the most common issues with garage door rollers is that they can become worn out. This can happen due to a variety of factors, including heavy use, exposure to the elements, and lack of maintenance. Worn out rollers can cause your garage door to make loud, make screeching noises as it moves, and can also make it difficult for the door to move up and down the tracks. Many home builders use cheap steel rollers. The life span of these builder grade steel rollers is approximately two years and they quickly become really noisy and will eventually cease to function properly. This makes replacing your garage door rollers one of the most cost effective upgrades you can have done.

Quality rollers are made out of nylon and contain ball bearings inside. These rollers are designed to operate quietly, which means they won’t produce loud squeaking or grinding noises when they are in use. This is especially beneficial for homeowners who have garages located near bedrooms or other areas of the home where noise can be disruptive. Another main benefits of nylon garage door rollers is their durability. Nylon is a strong and resilient material that can withstand heavy loads and resist impact. This makes them ideal for garage doors, which are often subject to frequent use and the weight of the door itself. Nylon rollers are also resistant to rust, corrosion, and other forms of wear and tear, which means they will last longer and require less maintenance than other types of rollers. Furthermore, it will also reduce the wear and tear on the opener and make it more energy efficient.

All Area Overhead Doors uses the highest quality nylon rollers on the market. Our rollers have a lifespan of approximately 20,000 cycles, providing you with many years of quiet hassle free operation with very little maintenance required. Once our rollers are installed, you can maintain them yourself by using a quality silicone based spray that are sold at any home improvement store. You should lube your rollers once a year to reduce the chance of encountering a broken garage door roller.

If you need to have broken garage door roller replaced or would like to upgrade your builder grade rollers, we can take care of this for you the same day.

*Broken garage door roller pictured