How to Maintain an Automatic Sliding Glass Door

An automatic sliding glass door is a common feature at offices, retail stores, and hospitals. The best sliding glass door is one that people barely notice as it efficiently and silently opens on approach. For that reason, maintaining an automatic sliding glass door to ensure that it continues to operate smoothly is essential for customer satisfaction. Here are three things any business owner or facility manager can do to keep their sliding glass doors working well.

Regular Maintenance 

While an automatic glass door shouldn't demand attention every day, there are a few things to check regularly. The safety device, either a laser sensor or a rubber leaf that will retract if it contacts something, must always be working properly. Any cracks or breaks in the glass itself should be repaired immediately. Owners and managers should also ensure that the door area is free of any obstacles.

Full Inspection and Maintenance

Aside from the regular checks, the door should be inspected and maintained at least twice a year by a qualified technician. This includes checking the door sensors to make sure they are working properly, oiling the gears and drive belts in the mechanism, and ensuring that the guide rails have not been damaged.

Keep a Record

Whether regular repair services are done by an outside team of professionals or by an experienced in-house facilities manager, it is important to keep a log book of all maintenance done. This will help identify and correct any recurring problems and provide important information for future maintenance technicians.

At Victorville Glass Company Inc., we have over 55 years of experience of glass services and sales for both residential and commercial customers. We offer 24-hour emergency repair services to get your doors open for business as soon as possible. Call us at 760-245-3456 today to learn more.

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