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Doors at commercial locations can do a lot of work over the years. Unsurprisingly, that means they also will eventually require work. If you want to figure out if you should call a commercial door repair technician, look for these 6 signs the system could use some attention.

Slow

One of the most common issues with a door at a commercial location is slowness. This can happen for a variety of reasons. The tracks could be dirty or warped. Some components may need lubrication, too. It is also possible the pulleys are wearing out and lack the necessary tension to quickly retract or close the door. Likewise, the sensors that activate the doors could be failing and producing slow transmission of signals.

Sticking

A door can also stick or jam. It may just be a momentary problem, but it also could be a permanent failure. This can happen if the tracks are damaged or if the pulley system can't handle going any further. You might also find visible amounts of grime jamming up the doors.

Noisy

Oftentimes, doors get noisy but keep working as expected. Many people tolerate this, but it's a strong sign they should contact a commercial door repair company. Noisiness can occur for the same reasons that a door might stick or operate slowly. It also can happen because mechanical components are failing. Similarly, the doors themselves could be loosening, and they may wobble or cause friction as they bounce around.

Foot Traffic Backups

When commercial doors function properly, foot traffic should move briskly. A malfunctioning system, though, can cause traffic to back up. It sometimes is a subtle sign of trouble with the system, but it's something to look for. If you're seeing backups that aren't reflected in increasing foot traffic data, there's a good chance the doors are operating poorly enough that it's creating trouble. The signs may be subtle, but the math indicates you should have a commercial door repair professional check out the system.

Smoke

This one is always bad. In the best-case scenario, the lubricant in the tracks that's hitting its burn point due to excess friction. The worst scenario, though, is that something could be sparking and causing a small fire inside the mechanical systems. Have a technician inspect the doors immediately.

Time Between Repairs

If your doors have gone a long time between repairs, it's a good idea to ask a company to look at them. Even if they appear to be working well, a little maintenance can extend their service lives significantly.

For more information, contact a company like Redmond's Aviation Lock & Key.