Serving Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Orland Park & Surrounding Areas
Your garage door is one of the most important moving systems in your home. Whether you’re leaving Frankfort for your morning commute, picking up kids from school in New Lenox, or loading groceries in Mokena, your garage door plays a major role in daily convenience and home safety.
Routine maintenance helps prevent costly breakdowns, reduces noise, and extends the life of your garage door and opener—especially in Illinois, where extreme heat, humidity, and freezing winters put extra stress on every component.
Overdoors of Illinois services all makes and models of garage doors and openers.
For new equipment, we proudly offer Haas and Clopay garage doors, and LiftMaster and Genie garage door openers, known for their reliability, strength, and advanced safety features.
Use this comprehensive maintenance checklist to keep your garage door operating safely and efficiently year-round.
Begin with a simple visual inspection of the garage door exterior.
What to Check
- Cracked, warped, or swollen panels
- Rust on hinges, tracks, or hardware
- Peeling paint or fading finish
- Gaps or uneven areas when the door is closed
Why It Matters
Weather in Frankfort, Orland Park, and Tinley Park can cause wood doors to swell and steel doors to corrode if left untreated. Addressing these issues early prevents larger structural problems.
Upgrade Tip:
Modern Haas and Clopay doors offer excellent insulation, durability, and weather resistance—an ideal upgrade for aging systems.
Smooth operation starts with proper lubrication.
Apply Garage-Door Lubricant To
- Hinges
- Rollers
- Springs
- Bearings
- Locking mechanisms
- Steel tracks (light application only)
Frequency
Every six months, and especially before and after winter.
👉 Avoid WD-40 or household oils—they can attract dirt and cause buildup.
A balanced door reduces opener strain and helps prevent premature spring failure.
How to Test
- Disconnect the opener using the emergency release.
- Lift the door halfway by hand.
- Release it gently.
- What You Want to See
A properly balanced door will stay in place.
If it drops or rises, the springs are unbalanced and require professional adjustment.
⚠️ Do not attempt to adjust springs yourself—they are under high tension.
Modern opener systems—including LiftMaster and Genie—use photo-eye sensors to prevent accidents. Overdoors of Illinois services these brands and all other opener types.
Inspect For
- Clean, clear lenses
- Solid sensor lights (no blinking)
- No obstructions such as mulch, toys, snow, or debris
- Correct alignment between sensors
Seasonal Tip
Snow piles in Manhattan, Joliet, or Homer Glen often break the sensor beam, causing the door to reverse unexpectedly.
Your door should reverse automatically when encountering any obstruction.
Two Required Tests
1. Mechanical Test
- Place a 2×4 board flat under the door.
- Close the door.
- It should reverse immediately upon contact.
2. Photo Eye Test
- Begin closing the door.
- Wave your foot through the sensor beam.
- The door should reverse instantly.
If not, have the opener serviced before continued use.
Whether your opener is a modern LiftMaster or Genie, or an older or discontinued brand, Overdoors of Illinois services all types.
Check
- Unusual noises or vibrations
- Loose opener mounting brackets
- Worn trolley or carriage components
- Remote battery condition
- Wi-Fi or smart system connectivity
- Emergency release functionality
Older openers may also need force adjustments or firmware resets.
Illinois weather can be especially tough on seals.
Inspect
- Bottom seal
- Side seals
- Top header seal
- Trim molding
Replace If You Notice
- Hard, brittle, or cracked rubber
- Light shining through gaps
- Water intrusion during storms
A tight seal improves energy efficiency and prevents pests from entering.
Daily door movement creates natural vibration, loosening hardware over time.
Tighten
- Hinges
- Roller stems
- Brackets
- Operator mounting bolts
Inspect Track Alignment
Tracks should be straight, smooth, and properly spaced.
If the door shakes, rubs, or appears crooked, alignment service is recommended.
Even with consistent homeowner maintenance, a yearly professional inspection is the best way to prevent major issues.
Overdoors of Illinois’ Annual Tune-Up Includes
- Full spring and cable inspection
- Track alignment and adjustments
- Safety system testing
- Balance check
- Hardware tightening
- Full lubrication
- Opener diagnostics
This service is especially important in towns like Frankfort, Mokena, and Homer Glen, where seasonal weather shifts can weaken components.
Regular garage door maintenance enhances safety, reduces repair costs, and increases system lifespan—keeping your home running smoothly through every Illinois season.
Whether you have a brand-new setup or a decades-old system, Overdoors of Illinois provides expert service and guidance to homeowners across the region.
🔧 Schedule Professional Garage Door Maintenance Today
Overdoors of Illinois proudly installs:
- Haas & Clopay garage doors
- LiftMaster & Genie garage door openers
And we service all brands and models of:
- Garage doors
- Garage door openers
- Springs, cables, rollers, sensors, and hardware
Serving Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Manhattan, Homer Glen, Joliet, and all surrounding communities.
Contact Overdoors of Illinois today to schedule your annual tune-up or request a free estimate.
