Many myths surround automatic door systems, much like local legends passed around for years. Some people claim they can sense your intentions and believe they consume excessive electricity while constantly breaking down. Put those kinds of tales aside and look at the technology objectively website, though, and you will find little to back them up. Let's examine some of the most common claims.
Take the notion that an automatic unit will inflate the power tab in a way a manual door would not. This assumption seems reasonable: a motor running all day must be costly. In reality, the motor only engages in short bursts during each opening and closing cycle. When you factor in the heating or cooling lost because an employee has left a conventional door propped open, automatic doors often become the more energy-efficient option.
Do Automatic Doors Constantly Break Down?
You are bound to come across this grievance. There is some truth in it, even if it is overstated. Automatic doors contain motors, sensors, and control boards; with that many components there is a greater likelihood of something going wrong. But a properly tended system does not fail on a regular basis. In most cases failures result from inadequate maintenance rather than poor design. It's like blaming a car for a flat tire when routine maintenance has been ignored.
Do Automatic Doors Save Time?
Arguments exist on both sides. If it is just one person coming into the building, two seconds is hardly worth noting. However, in busy hospitals or retail stores with heavy foot traffic, those seconds quickly add up. A customer with his arms full or a nurse with a gurney would rather not be fiddling with a handle. The goal is to make daily operations smoother and more efficient.
Automatic Doesn't Mean Maintenance-Free
It would be an error to think “automatic” means foolproof. Weather, dirt, and everyday wear eventually affect performance. Without regular upkeep, even a well-installed automatic door can begin to develop problems over time. Like any mechanical system, automatic doors require routine maintenance to stay reliable. Make a set and forget affair of the system and you will discover that minor hassles have turned into an expensive proposition.