Winter is around the corner and it can be a challenging time when it comes to maintaining your business premises, and your automatic doors are no exception.  A breakdown of an automatic door during winter months will add unnecessary cost to your heating bills and make for unhappy customers and staff.

Why should automatic door maintenance be prioritised in Winter?

Cold temperatures, snow, and ice can affect your automatic doors’ performance, potentially resulting in malfunctions or breakdowns.

Caring for your automatic door systems in winter is an essential aspect of facility management. By being proactive in addressing issues early, you can ensure that your doors operate smoothly throughout the colder months. 

You wouldn’t except your car to work without any issues in sub-zero temperatures without any maintenance, the same goes for your automatic doors! 

See below some tips to help get you through the winter months, trouble free..

Tips for automatic door maintenance in Winter months 

1. Winter-Proof Your Automatic Doors

The first step in effective automatic door maintenance is to winter-proof them. This involves checking for any gaps around the doorframe that could let cold air or moisture in. These openings should be sealed with weather stripping to prevent drafts and protect the door’s internal components.

Not only will this keep your doors functioning but will also keep your energy costs down by helping you retain heat on your premises. 

2. Carry out regular inspections and servicing

Not just in the colder month but all year round, routine inspections and servicing are crucial for automatic entrances, however, they are especially important leading into winter. 

During your regular checks, look for any signs of wear and tear, loose components, or unusual sounds when your doors are opening and closing. If you notice anything uncommon, whether big or small, these issues should be promptly addressed to prevent them from escalating into major problems that may require extensive automatic door repair.

All step above general cleaning, must be undertaken by a certified technician and should not be carried out by general day-to-day staff. 

Walkthru UK offer service and maintenance contracts, and our experienced, EN16005 qualified engineers have fully equipped service vehicles to provide where possible a first-time fix to any issues minimising downtime. 

3. Preventative Automatic Door Repair

Preventive maintenance is key to avoiding unexpected breakdowns and extending the lifespan of your automatic doors. Preventative repairs shouldn’t only be done when it is absolutely necessary. 

Scheduling regular 3-6monthly service intervals to address any issues that may have arisen during the winter months.