There are a variety of ways you can keep an eye on your automatic doors, to ensure they are at their best. If you can hear a squeak when they move then it could be a problem with the friction, such as hinges or latch. If these aren’t greased they can wear away and become noisy and problematic, particularly as this is where the motor is and what affects the rotation of the door.
If you have a swinging door however, you might find they have gotten dusty after a while if they have been greased previously, slowing the door down. Taking off the grease and using something more liquid based may be more beneficial, particularly on overhead doors. Whatever sort you have, keeping the different points working smoothly and free of dust and debris is important. Water needs to be prevented from getting into the mechanism, so keeping any gaps safely covered with silicone would be an option. This will also prevent any small creatures and bugs getting in.
Keeping an eye on the electrical panel will ensure you can ask a professional for help if any issues should arise, such as controls overheating. These doors will be used constantly, particularly in a commercial environment, so safety is a crucial factor, particularly if anything needs replacing or repairing. For instance, those with door springs may get rusty, meaning the door will lose strength and fail. You may also need to give the door panels a check to ensure there are no dents or breakages. In this case a panel may only need to be replaced, rather than changing the doors, but we can advise you with this. Call today with any repairs or to book your Automatic Door Servicing in York.