How To Keep Your Automatic Doors in Pristine Condition

Avoid costly repairs by reading our latest blog on the best ways to keep your automatic doors in pristine condition. Whatever type of automatic door you have had installed, these top tips will be important when it comes to looking after your automatic doors.

It’s easy to neglect your automatic doors, perhaps more so than a manually-operated door, as automatic doors do all the work for us, and we can often take this for granted. However, just like manually-operated doors, automatic doors require servicing too. If automatic doors are well-maintained every year, they can likely last for up to 20+ years in many cases.

Top Tips For Maintaining Your Automatic Doors

Check For Debris

One of the best ways to keep your automatic doors in pristine condition is to check for debris on a weekly or monthly basis. Especially if you work in a location and type of business where you have hundreds of people entering and exiting your building, your automatic doors can easily attract debris and outdoor elements that can get stuck in the sensors and other components of the door.

Pay Attention To Sounds

If you hear something that doesn’t sound right with your automatic doors, there is a high probability that something needs to be looked at. Peculiar noises coming from your automatic doors are something that should be paid attention to. To get into the habit of becoming aware of the sound of your automatic doors and any potential issues, take some time every 2-3 weeks to be attentive to any changing noises.

Weather Checks

Especially in the colder winter months, you may want to check for any build-up of ice on your door components. Specifically, we recommend checking your door’s sensors, door frame, and the automatic door itself. If a build of ice isn’t eliminated, this can significantly interfere with your door’s functionality and cause irreversible damage which may result in a costly replacement that could have otherwise been avoided.

Run Tests

The sensors within your automatic door are incredibly important and for your doors to run effectively and productively, your sensors need to be in full working mode. When issues start to arise with your sensors, this can affect the functionality of your door and may even slow down business. We recommend running tests for your automatic door to confirm the efficiency of your sensors at least once every few months for best practice.

Apply Lubricants

If appropriate, you may want to apply a lubricant to the door for a smooth operation. You can also oil the door locks to keep them healthy.

Automatic Door Servicing

Keeping an automatic door in check regularly is a huge help in making it long-lasting. Make sure to have a reputable door company like DUK Doors, perform a scheduled visit to check your doors and perform any fixes that are needed regardless of how small they are.

Contact DUK Doors

A proactive approach to maintaining your automatic doors is always better than a reactive one, which could cost you thousands of pounds to repair or replace. Contact us about our automatic door maintenance, servicing and repairs.