Our garage door opener squeeks and sounds like it is in pain.

Please tell me that you didn't use WD-40. There are lubricating sprays made specifically for this use and that is what you should use. Only way to fix a squeak is to find exactly what is squeaking rather that spraying everything hoping that you hit it.

Have you lubricated the big coil at the opposite end from the motor and the little wheels that run in the rails?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1lUm7koF2A

Hi Vicki. It could be that the rollers and bearing on the garage door need to be replaced.

Check to make sure it is square. If it has shifted a little it causes the rollers to drag.

I don't what Ken has against WD40! That's what i use. Not only is it a lubricant it also dissipates moisture. I generally spray the rollers and door hinges. You need to locate what is squeaking first and see if lubricating that solves it. Check if the chain is rubbing on anything (rail, opener housing). Make sure that the proper tension is on the chain. It's possible the actual motor is straining. The up and down tension may need adjustment. Refer to your manual.

It could be the rollers not the chain, also some doors have a gasket. Try spraying the rollers or gasket.

Hello Molly Anmar. I saw the video and I beg to differ. WD40 is not an oil. It's a lubricant, penetrant, moisture disperser, rust inhibitor. Oil attracts dirt while WD40 leaves a coating to prevent dust/dirt accumulation. The label says it can be used on garage door parts. I doubt the manufacturer is mistaken. It's used in lubricating locks and dissipate moisture especially auto locks. Lubricate hinges, coat the rubber molding on auto to prevent freezing. Due to it's non conductivity it's use to clean electrical contacts and relays especially in the HVAC industry. It also can be use to remove sticky labels off containers and sticky residue. Every service tech no matter what trade swears by the product that they use. I'll stick with the multi use of WD40.