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Maintenance Tips for Commercial Doors

A good commercial door should go years without needing any repairs. But nothing lasts forever, so to ensure a long life of functionality, the doors in your building are going to need regular maintenance. A broken door is not only a pain to deal with day in and day out, but it can also be a security risk or a fire hazard.

Fortunately, commercial door maintenance doesn’t require an engineering degree or any tools you won’t find in your average toolbox. All you need to do is follow these tips!

Be Observant 

Your commercial doors are not likely to fall apart without giving you a few warning signs in advance. If a door is hard to close properly, failing to stay shut, hanging awkwardly on its hinges, has parts that are loose, or makes unusual sounds when in use, it may be in need of some maintenance.

Tighten Loose Hardware  

Commercial doors are opened and closed repeatedly, perhaps dozens of times per day and hundreds or even thousands of times per year. It’s inevitable that some of the hardware will eventually loosen up and start causing problems. Regularly checking all of the various parts that are held together by screws and tightening the loose ones up will ensure full functionality and a longer lifespan for your doors.

Lubricate Hinges

Keep your doors opening and closing as smoothly as possible by regularly lubricating the hinges using WD-40. This will not only make for smooth and noiseless entries and exits for your building’s occupants, but it will also prevent damage that can be caused by constant metal-on-metal friction. WD-40 is also great for preventing rust, which could lead to the early demise of your commercial doors.

Clean and Lubricate Locks

It’s very important to regularly clean and lubricate your door locks. This is an element of commercial door maintenance that is often overlooked.

All that you need to clean your door locks is a damp rag and some soap. Chemical cleaners can be abrasive and wear your door locks down prematurely.

Lubricating your door locks can be done by spraying a dry lubricant into the keyway and then clearing out any debris by repeatedly running the key in and out of it. This should be done annually to ensure that your door’s locks are working properly and are not liable to fail, causing a major security risk.

If you want to be absolutely certain that your door locks are properly lubricated, you can remove them from the door and apply a dry lubricant to both the latch and the bolt. 

Tools You Will Need 

Commercial door maintenance doesn’t require the use of any fancy tools. If you have a standard toolbox, you’re likely to have everything you need. Anything else can be found at your local hardware store.

To keep your commercial doors in perfect working order, you’re going to need:

  • Phillips head screwdriver
  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Hammer
  • Clean rags
  • Soap
  • WD-40

Maintenance is a great way to protect your investment!

Benefits of Regular Commercial Door Maintenance

Preventative maintenance is the best way to catch issues with your commercial doors so that you don’t wind up dealing with much bigger issues.

Here are some of the major benefits of keeping well-maintained doors in your commercial building:

Cost Savings

Taking the time to care for your commercial doors while they’re still functioning properly will help to prevent major malfunctions that can end up costing you a fair amount of money in repairs down the road.

Increased Safety

A door that doesn’t properly stay closed or one that is difficult to open can each pose a serious safety hazard. Regular maintenance will keep your doors in perfect working order so that you don’t have to worry about putting your building’s occupants in danger.  

Preventing Downtime 

A broken door can impede operations in your commercial building. This is not only a headache for you, but it can also potentially wind up costing you a lot of money if you need to shut down or slow business in order to get the door repaired.

Commercial Doors from CDF Distributors

If you’re in need of commercial doors or have any questions about commercial door maintenance, e-mail CDF Distributors at [email protected] or call our team at (855) 769-9895. We’d be glad to answer any of your questions!

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