With proper garage door care and maintenance, your Raynor residential garage door will perform reliably for years to come. To maintain your garage door warranty, see the instructions below for when Raynor requires performing these maintenance items. Select your environment for care and maintenance recommendations.
Normal Environment
For areas not exposed to salt, salt fog, dirt or other airborne substances, or where winter road salt is not used, here are recommendations on how to provide garage door care.
Every 6 Months
Wash the garage door and windows with a mild soap (such as car wash soap or dishwashing soap) and water. Wash both interior and exterior. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use a pressure washer to rinse door.
Lubricate garage door track and hinges with silicone or Teflon based spray. Do not use WD-40 type lubricant (oil-based), or grease. Then open and close the garage door to distribute the lubricant.
Every 12 Months
Inspect garage door springs and hardware for signs of wear. Avoid any contact with the torsion springs as they are under extreme tension. Contact our Sales Team to schedule a service call if you suspect any problems.
As Needed
If surface rust appears, immediately Contact our Sales Team for inspection and garage door repair options.
Winter Environment
For areas where winter road salt is used, here are recommendations on how to provide garage door care.
Every 6 Months
Wash the garage door and windows with a mild soap (such as car wash soap or dishwashing soap) and water. Wash both interior and exterior. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use a pressure washer to rinse door.
Lubricate garage door track and hinges with silicone or Teflon based spray. Do not use WD-40 type lubricant (oil-based), or grease. Then open and close the garage door to distribute the lubricant.
Every 12 Months
Inspect garage door springs and hardware for signs of wear. Avoid any contact with the torsion springs as they are under extreme tension. Call your local Raynor Dealer to schedule a service call if you suspect any problems.
As Needed
Clean off road salt from garage door interior and exterior surfaces. Use a mild soap (such as car wash soap or dishwashing soap) and water. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use a pressure washer to rinse door.
If surface rust appears, immediately contact your local Raynor Dealer for inspection and garage door repair options.
Coastal Environment
For areas with exposure to salt or salt fog, here are recommendations on how to provide garage door care.
At Installation
Apply a good quality car wax to the garage door immediately after installation; unless you are going to paint the door (see accompanying painting instructions). Follow car wax application instructions. DO NOT APPLY WAX TO ACCUFINISH®, ARMORFINISH®, OR ANODIZED ALUMINUM DOORS!
For ArmorBrite™ (powder coated) doors wait a minimum of 3 months to apply wax.
Every 6 Months
Wash the garage door and windows with a mild soap (such as car wash soap or dishwashing soap) and water. Wash both interior and exterior. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use a pressure washer to rinse door.
Wax the garage door. See “At Installation.”
Lubricate garage door track and hinges with silicone or Teflon based spray. Do not use WD-40 type lubricant (oil-based), or grease. Then open and close the garage door to distribute the lubricant.
Every 12 Months
Inspect garage door springs and hardware for signs of wear. Avoid any contact with the torsion springs as they are under extreme tension. Contact our Sales Team to schedule a service call if you suspect any problems.
As Needed
Clean off road salt from garage door interior and exterior surfaces. Use a mild soap (such as car wash soap or dishwashing soap) and water. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use a pressure washer to rinse door.
If surface rust appears, immediately contact your local Raynor Authorized Dealer for inspection and garage door repair options.
Harsh Environment
For areas with exposure to dirt or other airborne substances, here are recommendations on how to provide garage door care.
At Installation
Apply a good quality car wax to the garage door immediately after installation; unless you are going to paint the door (see accompanying painting instructions). Follow car wax application instructions. DO NOT APPLY WAX TO ACCUFINISH®, ARMORFINISH®, OR ANODIZED ALUMINUM DOORS!
For ArmorBrite™ (powder coated) doors wait a minimum of 3 months to apply wax.
Every 6 Months
Wash the garage door and windows with a mild soap (such as car wash soap or dishwashing soap) and water. Wash both interior and exterior. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use a pressure washer to rinse door.
Wax the garage door. See “At Installation.”
Lubricate garage door track and hinges with silicone or Teflon based spray. Do not use WD-40 type lubricant (oil-based), or grease. Then open and close the garage door to distribute the lubricant.
Every 12 Months
Inspect garage door springs and hardware for signs of wear. Avoid any contact with the torsion springs as they are under extreme tension. Contact our Sales Team to schedule a service call if you suspect any problems.
As Needed
Clean off road salt from the interior and exterior garage door surfaces. Use a mild soap (such as car wash soap or dishwashing soap) and water. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use a pressure washer to rinse door.
If surface rust appears, immediately Contact our Sales Team for inspection and garage door repair options.