What's included with every garage door roller repair
- Up to 10 rollers replaced
- Track inspection + adjustment
- Hinge tightening
- Quiet nylon rollers (steel option available)
- Lubrication of all moving parts
- 1-year labor warranty
Why rollers fail in Florida
Standard zinc-plated steel rollers corrode in 3-5 years in coastal Broward + Miami-Dade. Sand and salt grit work into the bearings, the steel ball bearings rust, and the wheels start to flat-spot. You hear the squeal first, then grinding, then the door starts to drag.
Nylon rollers — the upgrade we recommend
Nylon rollers with sealed steel bearings cost a small upcharge per door but last 10-15 years (vs 3-5 for stock zinc). They're also 70% quieter. For most South Florida homes we recommend the upgrade — the bedroom-over-garage situation in particular benefits.
What goes wrong if you don't replace them
A roller that flat-spots forces the opener to work harder. The chain or belt stretches. The motor overheats. Eventually a roller can pop out of the track entirely — and now you have an off-track door, which is a emergency-call expense.
How long the repair takes
45-90 minutes depending on door size. We replace all 10 rollers (single-bay) or 14-16 (double-bay), tighten every hinge, lubricate the chain, and test-cycle the door 3-5 times before we leave.
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- Up to 10 rollers replaced
- Track adjustment included
- Quiet nylon option (small add)
- 1-year labor warranty
