Signs Your Industrial Doors Need to be Repaired or Replaced

Industrial doors are a crucial component of any building. They not only keep equipment and work supplies safe but also employees - something you really can’t put a price on. Industrial doors are used every single day, but operators don’t tend to have time to inspect and examine their performance and condition and often this isn’t something that is thought of as that important. Most industrial door users only acknowledge the door if something is wrong. Plant operators must understand the fact that industrial doors also require regular repair and maintenance. Below are the most common signs that an industrial door requires repair and maintenance. 

A slow response time

An industrial operator needs to observe the time it takes for the industrial door to respond to set commands. What's more, it needs to close or open within seconds after pressing the opener and for this to happen smoothly without any delay or hitching. If the operator observes any delays in operations, this could indicate that the industrial door requires repair and maintenance, or even replacement. 

Sagging door sections

It is very much advised that you test the balance of the industrial door at least twice a year. This will involve the disconnection of the door and manual operation. When the door has been brought midway and left alone, it should not continue falling or rising. If this is the case, there is something wrong with the tension spring or other components of the industrial door, a clear indication that repair and maintenance are required.

The door is noisy 

Lots of old industrial doors make a fair bit of noise when being operated. Nevertheless, if there is significant straining or creaking, there might be issues with the opener, spring or opener backer. If this is the case, then there is no doubt about the fact that you should consider repair and maintenance of the industrial door, if not a total replacement. Some of the noises you wanna keep an ear out for are, are noises such as grating, grinding, banging or squeaking coming from your industrial door. If your door is making any noises that it wasn’t making before, this could be an indication of disrepair. It may be that the door can be repaired, but if it’s too damaged you’ll need to think about getting a new one installed.

The door opens and shuts really fast or much too slowly

Even fast operating doors should not operate at such quick speeds as they become dangerous for yourself or your employees to use. In addition to this, if a door is not responding to a button push as quickly as it would usually do, this can be a pain and impact on your productivity in the workplace. If your doors are lacking in either safety or functionality (or both) because of their speed levels, it may be time to repair or replace them.

The door is not on the tracks 

An industrial door has to be operated in the tracks which are placed on either side. As well as this, there are periods when the industrial door may come off these tracks. In lots of cases, this happens if the door is in bad condition or completely damaged. When this happens, a professional should inspect the industrial door and think about replacing all key parts to make sure it works well. 

An increasing energy bill

For operators who wish to enhance the energy efficiency of their factories, they need to consider replacing the old industrial doors for newer ones. More up to date industrial door models are created in a way that makes them very energy-efficient. By replacing the industrial door, the company would be able to save money on energy bills. 

The door doesn’t appear to be secure 

Some people like to coin the phrase - substance over style, in some situations that certainly rings true, however, you may not realise it but the appearance of your door could be the cause of a few problems. Naturally, it’s best to have a door that looks in keeping with the rest of your building and creates a good impression for any visitors you might have – whether they might be customers, suppliers or anyone else for that matter. A good-quality industrial door will fit in with the style of your building as well as your brand, and it won’t look dated or old. The appearance of your door is also important in terms of security – if your door doesn’t appear sturdy or appears to be in disrepair, your business might look like an easy target to opportunist thieves. 

 An industrial door is a big investment to make and we fully appreciate that, and it is only beneficial if it operates efficiently and lasts for an extended length of time. One sure way of guaranteeing this is by being sure that repair and maintenance of the industrial door are carried out according to the manufacturer’s specific commands. To avoid any of these issues arising, we highly recommend a repair and maintenance check twice a year, before the start of the cold weather.

The door doesn’t open, shut or lock properly

Of course, if your industrial door doesn’t perform the basic functionality of opening and closing in the way that it needs to, it’s crucial to get it looked at, and if you can’t shut the door to your premises this may need emergency work. If your door has been causing problems for a while now, you shouldn’t have to tolerate it. You may be able to have the door repaired, but it may also be a good opportunity to reflect on whether any of the following issues apply to your door, and whether you should invest in a new one to improve the productivity, security and energy efficiency of your business.

Thoroughbred Industrial Doors - Emergency Garage Door Repairs In Royston and Mildenhall 

Do some of these signs sound all too familiar to you? Well, in that case, it's probably worth looking into a repair or a full replacement. Here at Thoroughbred Industrial Doors, whether your garage is broken, making strange noises or occasionally sticking, be sure to call our expert team to help you. The garage or industrial door is the front face of any building, a feature that provides security while presenting a face to the world. 

We offer a comprehensive service that covers the supply, installation and repair of both commercial and residential doors. We stock or can use everything from manual to rapid roll doors, security shutters, dock levellers, automatic roller shutters, sectional doors and curtain strips. Thoroughbred Industrial Doors can help fix any faults, no matter how minor, and can offer scheduled maintenance to ensure the problem doesn’t get worse. As well as lengthening your door’s lifespan, frequent scheduled maintenance and garage door repairs can reduce downtime and increase productivity. Take a look at our website or get in touch for more information on arranging scheduled maintenance checks. We’d be happy to help with any enquiries you may have.