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Protect Your Commercial Sectional Steel Doors with Preventative Maintenance

Oct. 25, 2024

Sectional doors in distribution centers, storage facilities and commercial buildings are essential entry and exit points. However, if they aren’t operating correctly, you could see a loss of productivity that impacts you financially. That’s where an experienced preventative maintenance technician comes in – regular maintenance can save you money and ensure success in the long run. Learn more about the benefits of scheduling regular preventative maintenance for your sectional steel doors.

 

Reduce Your Repair Costs

One of the main advantages of preventative maintenance for steel sectional doors is that it can drastically reduce your repair costs. A good inspection session can help find minor wear and tear issues before they turn into bigger problems that require expensive repairs. Scheduling regular maintenance by a professional technician can help your bottom line and save you from the unexpected costs of an emergency repair.  Contact the experts at Wayne Dalton Sales & Service to book preventative maintenance.

 

Extend the Lifespan of Your Doors

A sectional steel door is a true workhorse. It’s built to last a long time, but that doesn’t mean you can just ignore it when it needs care. Preventative commercial door maintenance provides consistent check-ups and minor adjustments that are needed to help keep everything running smoothly and improve its lifespan. Wear and tear are standard on sectional doors, but simple steps such as regular lubrication, tightening loose hardware, and checking the balance can make your door last much longer.

 

Improve Reliability and Efficiency

It can be easy to overlook your sectional door until it stops working properly. A broken door can leave you without an entrance for days, which is a major problem if you’re dealing with tight deadlines or adverse weather.

If you schedule regular maintenance from an experienced commercial door service company, you can help prevent these issues from causing downtime and throwing your operation off track. Preventative maintenance can keep your business operational, ensuring you can meet your deadlines and deliver on your promises.


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What Does Preventative Maintenance Include?

Preventive steel sectional door maintenance needs to be done meticulously and with attention to detail in order to be effective. The tasks in a preventative maintenance call include:

  • Routine Inspections – this helps identify signs of wear and tear, damage, or malfunction. The technician will check the racks, springs, cables, rollers, and other operational parts for any issues.
  • Lubrication – lubricating the moving parts will reduce friction and ensure smooth operation, preventing wear on hinges, rollers, and more.
  • Tightening Hardware – over time, the vibrations from the door can cause some of the components to loosen up. That can threaten the door’s stability.
  • Cleaning the Tracks – dirt and debris can accumulate in the tracks of your commercial door and hinder proper movement or even cause lasting damage.
  • Checking Safety Features – the safety features, such as the photo sensor and the emergency release system, will be thoroughly checked and tested

 

Wayne Dalton Sales & Service Offers Preventative Steel Sectional Door Maintenance

At Wayne Dalton Sales & Service, we provide comprehensive sectional door maintenance that you can trust. We can service all makes and models of steel sectional doors. Our experience allows us to identify potential problems long before they turn into big repair expenses for you. Contact one of our locations across the country today and speak to our technicians about a preventative maintenance plan for your business. We have 14 locations serving Akron, Albuquerque, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Colorado Springs, Houston, Kennewick, Lewiston, Missoula, Peoria, Quad Cities, Raleigh, Spokane Valley, and Tempe.