5 Common Problems with Automatic Sliding Doorsand How to Fix Them

Sliding doors are not really useful or modern. You can find them in schools, malls and homes. Occasionally such doors have issues that can be irritating. Here are five common problems with automatic sliding doors and how to fix them. That way, you’ll be able to use them without having any difficulty.

Door Not Closing Properly? Here’s How to Fix It Those First Sensors Mounted on a Wall or a Ceiling.

One of the few downsides of an auto sliding door is when the thing won’t close. This may result if the sensors are not properly aligned. The sensors help the door determine when an object is in the path. To work around this issue, follow these steps:

Locate the sensors on either side of the door. They appear to be small, rectangular boxes sitting on the pavement, and they emit an invisible beam of light.

Wipe off the sensors with a soft cloth to clear away any dirt or debris that may interfere with the beam.

Use a screwdriver to reorient the sensors so that they are pointing towards each other.

Try the door to determine if it closes properly. If it doesn’t, continue to fine-tune the sensors until it does.

Trouble with Door Alignment? Easy Tips on How to Repair Your Sliding Door

Another issue is when the door goes out of alignment, causing it to stick or not slide smoothly. To repair your Sliding Door, follow these easy steps:

Inspect the tracks that the door slides in to ensure there is no obstruction.

Check with a level to determine if the door is straight. If it isn’t, the rollers at the bottom of the door might be out of alignment.

Unscrew the latches, which secure the rollers, and carefully track the door and adjust until the door aligns with the tracks.

Tighten the screws and, once again, check to see if the door slides freely.

Having Trouble with Controls? Advice to repair your automatic door opener

If the controls to your automatic sliding door don’t work, it may be the power or the control panel. Here are some tips to help:

Make sure the power supply is plugged in and working.

Reset the control panel by switching off the power supply for 5 minutes and then turning it back on.

If the controls are still ineffective, contact a technician to inspect the system and repair it.

Hearing Noises? Sliding Your Door Track How-To Lubricate

Every now and again, automatic sliding door. This is likely to occur when the tracks are dry or dusty. To silence your doors, take these steps:

Wipe down tracks to remove dirt or debris with a soft cloth.

Apply a small amount of lubricant — such as silicone spray or WD-40 — to the tracks.

Wipe away any excess lubricant and see if the door is quieter.