Maintenance and installation of automatic doors

Maintaining automatic doors is one of the essential tasks that must be carried out. These doors have become widespread and are now present in almost every home. The purpose of maintenance is to keep the doors functioning for as long as possible. Additionally, they have become part of decorative aesthetics, taken into consideration by every homeowner, villa owner, or even owners of large projects and companies. Customers often pay great attention to selecting garage doors but tend to overlook the importance of regular maintenance, which ensures optimal performance and extends the lifespan of automatic doors. It is necessary to carry out maintenance for all types of automatic doors, whether American sectional doors, roller shutter doors, or sliding doors. Each type requires proper maintenance, especially electric ones that operate using a drive motor. Garage doors undergo continuous and repeated opening and closing movements throughout the day. In such cases, they may encounter minor and common issues caused by constant usage or lack of lubrication. It is important to perform regular maintenance on automatic doors to ensure their smooth operation, high performance, and to avoid annoying noises. Some common mistakes when using garage doors that require maintenance: After purchasing automatic doors, you may have encountered some problems, which is very normal. You might have wondered about the cause—was it a defect from the manufacturer? Or errors made by technicians during installation? However, upon examining the usage method, we find that certain mistakes and negligence are what actually damage automatic doors. Among the most important ones are: Lack of knowledge about the raw material used in manufacturing the garage door, hence the necessity to understand the proper way of periodic care to prevent damages such as peeling or color changes. Neglecting to use anti-rust spray; note that it should be applied between door hinges, on the moving latch, and on the lifting chain. Failure to regularly inspect and clean the rollers and tracks of garage doors; these must be cleaned thoroughly and consistently. Neglecting to lubricate hinges and tracks exposed to varying weather conditions, including heat and cold, throughout the year. Forgetting to schedule annual or semi-annual maintenance for automatic doors. This forgetfulness is the biggest mistake a person can make, and therefore, it is crucial to periodically focus on door maintenance to preserve their condition.