Why is my new garage door so noisy?

A new garage door being noisy is frustrating but surprisingly common, and it usually points to installation details, component choice, or lack of initial lubrication rather than a defect in the door itself. First, check what type of rollers were installed. Many builders install the cheapest metal rollers with unsealed bearings to save money, and these are loud from day one. Upgrading to nylon rollers with sealed precision bearings will make a new door dramatically quieter. Second, a new door may not have been lubricated after installation. Factory parts have minimal oil, and installers often do not lubricate hinges, bearing plates, and springs, so the first operation is dry metal on metal. Apply garage door lube to all moving points. Third, loose hardware from installation can cause rattling. The track bolts, lag screws into the wall, and hinge screws need to be tightened properly after the first few cycles as the door settles. Fourth, the track alignment may be slightly off. If tracks are too tight against rollers or not perfectly parallel, rollers bind and squeal. Fifth, the opener type matters. If you reused an old chain drive opener with a new quiet door, the opener will still be loud. A belt drive opener is much quieter. Finally, check door balance. A new door that is not properly spring-balanced will strain and make banging noises.