Why Regular Maintenance for Automatic Doors Is Essential
Automatic doors are a vital part of many commercial and public buildings, providing convenience, accessibility, and a professional first impression. However, like any mechanical system, they require regular servicing to keep them running smoothly and safely.
Without proper care, automatic doors can quickly develop faults that lead to costly repairs, safety risks, and business disruption.
At Glassedge, we offer tailored automatic door maintenance contracts for businesses across Birmingham, the Midlands, and the UK. Our flexible servicing plans are designed to save you money, prevent unnecessary downtime, and ensure your doors always meet the latest safety standards.
In this article, we’ll explore how investing in a maintenance contract can protect your doors — and your bottom line.
Common Problems with Poorly Maintained Automatic Doors
Automatic doors work hard every day to provide safe, smooth access for customers, employees, and visitors.
Without regular maintenance, however, they can quickly suffer from wear and tear, leading to a range of issues that affect both performance and safety.
Here are some of the most common problems caused by poor maintenance:
- Failure to Open or Close Properly: Dirt build-up, sensor misalignment, or worn mechanical parts can prevent doors from operating smoothly, causing frustration for users and potential security risks.
- Sensor Malfunctions: Faulty sensors may fail to detect approaching users or cause doors to close too quickly, creating safety hazards and risking injury claims.
- Increased Wear and Tear: Lack of lubrication, unchecked component wear, and untreated damage can drastically shorten the lifespan of your doors, leading to costly early replacements.
- Business Disruption: Malfunctioning doors can result in restricted access, poor customer experience, and even loss of revenue — particularly in busy retail, healthcare, or hospitality environments.
Regular servicing through a Glassedge maintenance contract can help you avoid these problems, keeping your automatic doors reliable, efficient, and safe all year round.
How a Maintenance Contract Saves You Money
An automatic door maintenance contract isn’t just about keeping your doors operational — it’s a smart investment that can deliver significant cost savings over time.
Here’s how a planned servicing agreement with Glassedge can help protect your budget:
Preventing Costly Repairs
Regular maintenance allows our engineers to spot small issues early, before they develop into expensive faults.
For example, replacing a worn motor or recalibrating a sensor during a routine service is far cheaper than dealing with a complete system failure that requires new parts or full door replacement.
Extending the Lifespan of Your Automatic Doors
With scheduled servicing, components such as rollers, tracks, seals, and sensors are kept in optimal condition.
This not only improves daily performance but also significantly extends the working life of your automatic doors, delaying the need for costly replacements.
Ensuring Energy Efficiency
Automatic doors that open and close correctly help regulate indoor temperatures, especially in busy commercial spaces.
Poorly maintained doors can stick open or fail to seal properly, leading to higher heating and cooling bills.
Regular servicing keeps seals intact and sensors properly adjusted, saving your business money on energy costs.
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How a Maintenance Contract Reduces Hassle
Beyond saving money, having a professional automatic door maintenance contract in place removes many of the headaches that come with managing building access and safety. Here’s how Glassedge helps you stay stress-free:
Planned, Predictable Service Visits
With a maintenance contract, you don’t have to wait until something goes wrong.
Our scheduled servicing ensures your automatic doors are checked, adjusted, and serviced at regular intervals, all arranged at times convenient for your business. This proactive approach keeps disruptions to a minimum and avoids costly emergency callouts.
Compliance with Safety Regulations
Automatic doors must meet strict safety standards, including the BS EN 16005 regulation for powered pedestrian doors.
Regular maintenance ensures that your doors continue to operate safely and legally, protecting you from potential liabilities and ensuring a safe environment for all users.
Rapid Response for Emergencies
Even with the best maintenance, unexpected faults can occasionally occur.
As a Glassedge maintenance contract customer, you benefit from priority response times, ensuring any urgent issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently to keep your business running smoothly.
Why Choose a Glassedge Maintenance Contract?
When it comes to protecting your investment in automatic doors, choosing the right servicing partner makes all the difference.
At Glassedge, we offer flexible, reliable maintenance contracts that are tailored to meet the specific needs of your property and your business.
Here’s why businesses across Birmingham, the Midlands, and beyond trust Glassedge for their automatic door maintenance:
- Local Expertise You Can Rely On: With years of experience servicing automatic doors across Birmingham and the Midlands, we understand the needs of local businesses and deliver fast, reliable support when you need it most.
- Tailored Maintenance Plans: Whether you have a single automatic door or a multi-site setup, we customise your contract to match your equipment type, usage levels, and budget.
- Servicing All Major Door Types: We provide maintenance for sliding doors, swing doors, revolving doors, and bespoke glass door systems — all delivered by highly trained engineers.
- Detailed Servicing Reports: After every visit, you’ll receive a full report detailing any work completed, current door condition, and any recommendations for future care.
- Reliable Aftercare and Warranty Support: We stand by the quality of our servicing work with a 12-month warranty, giving you complete confidence in ongoing performance.
For more details about our full range of services, visit our Glass Door Servicing and Maintenance Contracts page.
Protect Your Automatic Doors with a Glassedge Maintenance Contract
Investing in a regular maintenance contract for your automatic doors isn’t just about preventing breakdowns — it’s about protecting your business, saving money, and ensuring smooth, safe access for everyone who uses your building.
With a tailored servicing plan from Glassedge, you can enjoy complete peace of mind knowing that your doors are professionally maintained by local experts, keeping you compliant with safety regulations and avoiding costly repairs.
Ready to safeguard your doors and reduce downtime?
Contact Glassedge today for a free consultation and discover how our maintenance contracts can save you money and hassle.
