We’re diving into a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts here at Atlas Door Repair: automatic sliding doors. They make our lives infinitely easier for sure, but they do require a little TLC to keep them operating smoothly.

If you’re a commercial owner of an auto door, listen up— because these five maintenance tips we’re sharing today could save you a lot of headaches (and cash!) down the road.

Keep Those Tracks Clean

Think of your automatic door’s track system as the number one thing keeping everything running smoothly. And it is, so make sure to pay special attention to it. At least once a week, make it a habit to wipe down the tracks, removing any dirt, debris, or gunk that could cause the doors to stick or slow down.

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Mind the Sensors

Motion sensors, which are part of the auto door system, are pretty much the eyes of your automatic doors, detecting when someone’s approaching and telling the doors to… well, open up. Make sure they’re clean and properly aligned, so they can do their job without any problem. A little preventative maintenance from your favorite door company can go a long way in keeping your doors in tip-top shape.

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Schedule Regular Professional Maintenance Checks

Let’s face it: your automatic sliding door is probably working overtime with all the foot traffic you’re having, am I right? They need routine inspections and tune-ups to keep them running their best. Otherwise, and we’re saying this from experience, you’ll probably need sliding door repair every so often. Yikes.

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Address Problems Early

When it comes to auto doors, or any door for that matter, small problems snowball into very expensive repairs down the line. That’s why we always encourage business owners to be proactive, so if you notice your doors are moving more sluggishly, the sensors are acting up, or anything else seems amiss, don’t wait! Give us a call right away at (800) 359-3449. The sooner we can diagnose and address the issue, the less damage it’ll cause in the long run.

To learn more about our what Atlas Door Repair can do for you, call (800) 359-3449. We’ll diagnose your doors’ issue in depth

Need automatic sliding door installation? At Atlas Door Repair, we only use top-of-the-line, commercial-grade parts from partner manufacturers. You can rest assured your automatic sliding doors will continue running great for years to come.