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10/11/2025 4:57 pm
Our school's motorized telescopic bleachers sound like a haunted house every time we open or close them. It's driving me nuts! Is there a fix, or do I need to call a professional?
10/11/2025 8:35 pm
Hi Chris!
You can almost always fix this yourself! 99% of the time, it's a lack of lubrication.
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Identify the Source: Slowly open and close the bleachers and listen for where the noise is loudest. Focus on pivot points, rollers, and guide channels.
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Clean: Use a brush or rag to wipe away old grease, dirt, and dust from these areas.
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Lubricate: Use a dry lubricant like a silicone spray or graphite powder. Avoid WD-40 or grease as they attract dirt and gunk everything up worse in the long run.
Spray the lubricant on all the moving parts you identified. Work the bleachers back and forth a few times. The noise should be gone. Do this every 6 months as part of regular maintenance.
-Gym Bleachers Staff