Commercial Door Maintenance Checklist

A crucial element in ensuring that your business doors are secure and last as long as possible is preventative maintenance. Following a checklist is advised. Additionally, we advise having a skilled and qualified expert inspect your doors at least once a year. 

Here are Some Details About Rolling Door Maintenance 

Schedule for Preventive Maintenance on Rolling and Coiling Steel Doors 

Depending on the working circumstances, rolling/coiling steel doors require different preventative maintenance. Depending on the following, it should be maintained on a regular basis: 

Environmental circumstances 

• Is there a corrosive environment near the door? 
• Is the door near the ocean? 
• Is there a washroom behind the door? 
• Is the door collecting a lot of dust inside and on it? 
• Is it susceptible to high winds and rain?

Usage Specifiers 

• Is the entrance the main way to enter and leave the building? 
• Is the door situated near the loading dock, where it could be damaged by heavy forklift traffic? 
• Is the door being utilized by both vehicles and people as the main entrance and exit to the service area? 

Recommendations 

Weekly examinations

• Check the door balance and track alignment to make sure opening and closing functionality is in full working order. 
• Ensure the sensors are clean so that the monitors know when to open and close the doors
• Add lubrication to all moving parts on a scheduled basis
• Check reversing mechanism

Be Warned: 

• Your door has to be checked right away by a skilled door specialist if you said yes to any of the concerns listed above. 
• You should stop using your door until the issue is fixed if any of the safety devices malfunction. 
• Only qualified door experts should carry out yearly or biannual preventative maintenance. 
• If not correctly applied where it is needed, excessive oil and lubrication will actually make the door perform less efficiently. 
• Avoid using a door that has been damaged going forward. 
• If a door is difficult to fully open or close, do not keep trying to open or close it. 
• Never “power open or close” a broken or malfunctioning door with an electric operator.
• Never try to wind, unwind, or interfere in any other way with a spring balancing system. 
• The counterbalance spring assembly on any door should never be adjusted unless done by someone who is qualified to do so. 
• Never allow anybody who isn’t certified to operate on doors to touch the motor operators or any related safety gear. 
• Give our experts a call if you’re still unsure whether your door needs to be serviced. We would be happy to provide advice and help you choose the right commercial door maintenance program for your business.

Automatic doors 

An AAADM Certified technician should only examine automatic doors once a year at the very least. The sensors, guide rails, belts, gears, friction systems, and electrical panel are all part of this. There are things you can do to make sure your doors continue to operate properly even if your personnel might not be competent to do maintenance on these components. 

Keep the Area Clean Around You.

• The door’s rails might get obstructed or even derailed by an accumulation of dirt and debris at the base. 
• Look for damage on the panels. Over time, even little dings and cracks might cause serious issues. Have them attended to as soon as you can. 
• Make sure that sensors are not blocked. Any items and displays blocking the sensors will keep them from functioning safely and properly.

Establish a Checklist 

Although maintaining doors is straightforward, using a checklist makes sure nothing is missed. Note any trouble spots along with the appropriate upkeep methods for each. 

Hinges. To keep them from being blocked by debris, dust, and sand, hinges need to be cleaned and oiled every 6 to 12 months, or more frequently if they’re exposed to the outdoors. With soap and water, clean the hinge. Next, add a thin layer of penetrating oil, such as WD-40. 

Locks. Door locks must be cleaned and oiled every 6 to 12 months, much like hinges. The largest risk, as previously, is an accumulation of filth, grit, or sand inside the mechanism that either makes the tumblers stick, stops the lock from rotating, or completely obstructs the key. 

Clean the lock with soap and water to start. Then carefully insert and withdraw the key numerous times while spraying oil inside. This ought should be sufficient to clean out the lock’s inside. Make sure to clear any debris from the locking holes in your locking system’s rods that lock into the floor to ensure that the locks are completely secure. 

Loose latches and plates. Heavy usage frequently results in the loosening of latches, deadbolts, strike plates, hinge plates, and even door handles. They should be checked every few months, and if required, tightened. The door may sag as a result of a loose plate, or the latch may not close properly. 

Panic bars. Panic bars are there to keep people safe and allow them to leave swiftly in an emergency. They must be examined each month. The mechanism should first be cleaned with soap and water. Make sure the bar moves smoothly open and shut. If it doesn’t, it’s possible that there’s some dirt and debris within. It will need to be oiled and cleaned out. If you are unable to do it on your own, ask the installer or the instructions. Lastly, confirm that the striking plates are firmly secured.

WHY CHOOSE US?

ASAP Commercial Doors is has been the leading Commercial Door Company in Greater Phoenix for over 2 decades. Our knowledge and expertise in the commercial door space is unmatched. When it comes to your biannual commercial door maintenance, we are the team to call. 

Put your doors on a maintenance schedule! Keep your commercial doors operating safely and reliably with a commercial door maintenance program from ASAP Commercial Doors.

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