Automatic doors make it easy and effortless for employees, customers, and vendors to move in and out of your building space. Even though these doors are designed to last, they require regular maintenance to preserve their functioning and dependability. Below, explore some ways that routine maintenance will improve door operations.

A Guide to Routine Automatic Door Maintenance

1.Opening & Closing Speeds

Automatic doors need to move at safe and effective speeds. Moving too slowly can lead to user frustration; if people regularly carry heavy loads in and out of the building, a door that opens too slowly could cause discomfort, at best, and injury, at worst. 

Moving too quickly comes with a greater risk of injury as well; people may not be expecting the door to open so fast, and someone on the other side might not get out of the way in time. Your door professional will evaluate the speed of the system and fine-tune it to your needs.

2. Sensors

Most automatic systems run on sensors that detect movement and activate the opening and closing of the door. When the sensors aren't working properly, they can prevent people from accessing the building, or they can leave the doors open, which is a security risk. As part of routine maintenance, the sensors will be checked and tested and any issues fixed.

3. Glass

Maintenance will assess the condition and quality of your door glass. While large cracks and breakage will be hard to miss, smaller cracks and chips can develop into serious damage. Broken glass can be dangerous, and it can give intruders a way into your property. Maintenance allows you to identify the signs early on and replace or repair the glass as needed.

4. Internal Components

Though they may seem like fairly straightforward devices, automatic door systems are sophisticated pieces of machinery with many moving parts. And each of those parts has to be operational for the door to work as it should. 

A maintenance visit will check the belts, gears, lubricants, and pivots to confirm they are in good working order. Any problems can be addressed so the doors continue operating safely and reliably.

When you need door maintenance in the Anchorage, AK, area, contact Statewide Door & Glass. Since 1992, they have been providing commercial glass and door installations, replacements, repairs, and routine service. Their commercial door repair professionals will implement the solutions that keep your system working for years to come. Call (907) 562-2074 to request a quote or visit them online to explore their services.