Door squeak fix

[SitKneelBend]

The idea of the rubber washer is to hold the roller down. It's been working thus far anyway.

It's been the best option for me so far. The washer last me about two years before needing replacement.

 

[Justin33]

I had to use 1/4" ID on mine, and O rings popped off every time, so I switched over to washers, which are holding in place so far.

There's a picture of what I used in the first post. Lowe's or homedepot should have them.

 

[Justin33]

There's a picture of what I used in the first post. Lowe's or homedepot should have them.

What did you mean by 1/4 ID……..inner diameter?

 

[Justin33]

Yes, it taps down easily.

Maybe I need a video because when I tried, there was no downward movement with the tapping.

 

[JBRINEHAR]

I know there's a few threads on this already. I tried multiple types of lube, oil, etc and they work for a while but it comes back. I realized that the roller would work its way all the up which didn't allow it to rotate freely. This causes the noise.

I tried a rubber washer to see if it would work well to stop that contact. I bought some plastic ones to replace the rubber one with if it worked but worn out. It's been two months and the rubber one is still there. I don't think I would try anything else as this takes all of 10 seconds to do. View attachment 466884View attachment 466885

The rubber washer just slips over the post. You may have to tap the roller down so it can fit. It's a quick and cheap fix. Worth a try if you're tired of spraying crap on the hinge.

Genius

 

[Rado]

Genius

So did you cut the washer to make it fit ? Or ???

 

[SitKneelBend]

So did you cut the washer to make it fit ? Or ???

No, it slides over but it takes some doing. I'd try removing any lubrication you've applied, place the washer, the reapply lube.

 

[Bigpaul13]

Just an update, the original washer finally wore out and I put another one in. I forgot how bad this sound is, opened my door heard it and instantly looked to see if the washer was there and it wasn't.