How To Clean Garage Door Opener

Press and hold the learn button for approximately 6 seconds.

How to clean garage door opener.

Think of cleaning as a reminder to check on all the moving parts the photo eye sensors and other parts of your garage door opener the spring the tracks and of course the surface of the door. Use spray silicone lightweight household oil or white lithium grease according to the instructions in your owner s manual. Using a clean bucket mix a small amount of dish soap or car wash soap preferred with water with a soft sponge or cloth apply the soap to the door in a circular motion rinse off with garden hose for steel or fiberglass doors apply a light coat of spray car wax. Clean and lubricate the drive chain clean and lubricate the drive chain and track of the automatic door opener once or twice a year.

1 thoroughly pre rinse with warm water to loosen and wash away surface material grit and grime. You can also use the genie universal lubricant to spray the links of your chain to ensure full continuous operation. To protect the finish apply car wax. Cleaning the exterior of your door also provides a better look at the door s surface.

This will remove any corrosive chemicals or dirt on the garage door that may prevent it working in top condition. Locate the learn button on the rear or side of your opener. 3 rinse thoroughly with lukewarm clean water. 2 using a soft microfiber cloth or moist non abrasive sponge gently wash with a mild diluted soap or detergent.

Cleaning and lubricating garage door tracks use a clean rag and wipe out the tracks using a basic concentrated cleaner like simple green all purpose cleaner. Start with the door closed. How to clear garage door opener memory. Clean your metal garage door regularly.

Disconnect the automatic opener release mechanism so that the door can be operated by hand. Periodically test the balance of the door. Using a mild detergent and a soft brush clean your garage door several times a year. In addition cleaning it in this way will allow you to see if any springs or hinges need repair.

Prepare a ladder to safely access your liftmaster opener. With clean and dry tracks and rollers apply garage door lubricant to the tracks and oil the rollers unless they are. Use a mild household detergent diluted with water. Garage door maintenance to prevent damage such as rusting which is caused by foreign matter that adheres to the door the door should be wiped down with a soft cloth twice a year.