The Importance of Preventative Maintenance for Commercial Door Safety

May is garage door safety month, but at Wayne Dalton Sales & Service, we believe safety must be remembered every day of the year. That’s why we offer preventative maintenance services for garage and commercial doors 24/7. It’s also why we encourage commercial owners and managers to incorporate this economical and efficient practice into their safety routine. Keep reading to discover how this proactive practice and breakdown prevention helps keep people, products and equipment safe. Contact our expert technicians to book your preventative commercial door maintenance and service.

Preventative Maintenance for Safety

As the main entry point for personnel, goods, and equipment, your commercial door is an important part of your facility. To ensure its proper functioning and safety compliance, your door’s manufacturer provides recommendations for specific time frames or usage thresholds for maintenance servicing. It is important to follow these recommendations, as regular inspections and upkeep of critical components such as cables, springs, door operators and safety sensors help prevent minor issues from escalating into major problems that could lead not only to costly repairs and operational disruptions but also to accidents, injuries and damaged goods.

How Maintenance Enhances Safety

Preventative maintenance for commercial doors includes a detailed inspection performed by a trained, expert technician. Each element of this check is vital to the smooth and safe operation of your door, be it a high-speed door, rolling door or sectional door. Some of the most common maintenance tasks include:

• Safety sensor checks to ensure sensors are aligned and functioning correctly to prevent accidental door closures and injuries.
• Panel inspections for wear or damage and repair to them as needed to prevent collapse or entrapment hazards.
• Hardware tightening to maintain door stability, prevent structural failures and reduce the risk of accidents.
• Roller inspections for wear and replacement to prevent jamming or uneven movement, ensuring safe operation.
• Reversing mechanism tests to ensure proper function and help prevent entrapment or crushing injuries.
• Seal and weatherstrip checks and replacement as needed to maintain environmental control and prevent accidents from uneven operation.
• Speed control adjustments of the door to ensure safe and efficient operation, minimizing accident risks.
• Safety sensor calibration so sensors can accurately detect obstacles and prevent collisions.
• Door panel alignments for smooth operation and malfunction prevention.
  
  

Stay Safe with Wayne Dalton Sales & Service Commercial Door Maintenance

At Wayne Dalton Sales & Service, safety and efficiency are two of our top concerns. We offer preventative maintenance services for all types of commercial doors in all types of settings, including retail, storage, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical ones. Our maintenance services are designed to ensure that your high-speed doors, rolling doors and sectional doors operate smoothly and safely to keep your personnel, customers, goods and equipment out of harm’s way.

With 14 locations across the United States, Wayne Dalton Sales & Service offers comprehensive solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. Contact your nearest location today to schedule commercial door services in Akron, Albuquerque, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Colorado Springs, Houston, Kennewick, Lewiston, Missoula, Peoria, Quad Cities, Raleigh, Spokane Valley, and Tempe. We also provide 24/7 emergency services to address any unexpected issues promptly, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum safety.