It's recommended that you lubricate the moving parts of your garage door twice a year, but using WD-40 for the job is, beyond any doubt, not the way to go.

WD-40 works well

as a lubricant for squeaky hinges, handles, locks, and other creaking household items, but for garage doors, you’ll need something specifically made

for them.

WD-40 can actually do more harm than good to your garage door. Garage doors have a powder-coat finish that the WD-40 formula may damage.

Not only that, but WD-40 softens plastic, nylon, and rubber parts, so if your garage model features nylon rollers, they can get irreversibly damaged.

Instead, you can

use the 3-in-1 Professional Garage Door Lubricant that Amazon sells for $7.99 and comes in an 11-oz. can with a straw. It dries fast and deters rust

and corrosion.