With the cold weather approaching, building managers are well aware that a broken- down door can lead to frozen pipes, frozen employees, and unhappy customers \u2013 not to mention increased heating costs and expensive emergency repairs.<\/p>\n
What can you do to reduce this risk? Implement a preventative maintenance program <\/strong>for your doors.<\/p>\n By identifying minor repairs before costly breakdowns occur and avoiding same-day emergency service, you\u2019ll capture significant operations savings and keep your customers moving.<\/p>\n There are two major components of preventative maintenance \u2013<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to expect from a technician*:<\/p>\n Inspect<\/strong> all components of the door for signs of wear \u2013 including the threshold as well as rollers, upper and lower bearings, operators, shafts, arms, and guides.<\/p>\n Secure<\/strong> handrails at floor and doorjamb.<\/p>\n Tighten<\/strong> door tracks, arms, bottom guides, and rollers. The components should be level, aligned, and clean.<\/p>\n Lubricate<\/strong> all drive rods, chains, rollers, bearings, and pivots as needed. Ensure the drive train is properly aligned, installed, and secured.<\/p>\n Calibrate<\/strong> door speeds, motion sensors, and safety features. Verify sensor patterns through a \u201cwalk test\u201d and visual inspection of the equipment.<\/p>\n Clean <\/strong>the clean door header and track.<\/p>\n Repair<\/strong> or Replace<\/strong> worn items, such as decals, handicap operators, or mechanical components upon approval.<\/p>\n NABCO recommends preventative service 2x per year to ensure that doors continue to operate smoothly. In most climates, you\u2019ll want to schedule preventative maintenance in the fall to keep doors running smoothly through the holiday season and again in spring to remove salt build-up as well as look for wear and tear from the ice and snow.<\/p>\nWhat to Expect During a Preventative Service Appointment<\/h3>\n
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How Often Should Preventative Service be Performed?<\/h3>\n