Automatic Door Repair Hitchin

Premier Automatic Door Technicians Serving Hitchin. At Automatic Door Repair UK, we understand that a faulty automatic door is more than just a mechanical nuisance; it represents a safety hazard to the public and a potential security weakness for your building. That is why we offer a comprehensive **24/7 emergency repair service** dedicated to businesses across Hitchin and the surrounding regions.

Our engineers operate from fully stocked mobile workshops, carrying an extensive range of universal parts, sensors, drive belts, control units, and battery packs. This logistical readiness enables us to achieve an industry-leading **first-time fix rate**. We pride ourselves on our transparent pricing structure, exceptional workmanship, and unwavering commitment to safety compliance. If you are located in Hitchin and require urgent assistance with a sliding, swing, telescopic, or revolving door, trust the local experts to restore your entrance to full working order.

Specialist Door Operator Systems Support

We work with a vast array of door operator brands in Hitchin. Whether you have a heavy-duty **Record DFA 127** swing operator or a slimline **Dorma ES 200** sliding drive, our vans are stocked with the specific drive belts and carriage rollers needed for these models. We also service older, discontinued models from Besam and Tormax, often sourcing refurbished parts to keep your legacy systems running for longer.

Serving Hitchin's Retail Sector

For shops and supermarkets in Hitchin, a working door invites customers in. We prioritize retail repairs, offering out-of-hours service to minimize disruption to your trading. We handle heavy-duty sliding doors capable of withstanding constant footfall.

The Value of Planned Maintenance in Hitchin

Reactive repair is often more costly than proactive care. We recommend our **Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)** service for all businesses in Hitchin. Regular servicing (typically twice a year) allows us to clean the bottom guides, tighten drive belt tension, and lubricate the gearbox. This prevents the common 'grinding' failures we see in Hitchin and significantly extends the lifespan of your expensive automatic door assets.

Detailed Technical Diagnostics & Motor Repair in Hitchin

Modern automatic doors are sophisticated electro-mechanical systems driven by complex logic controllers. When we attend a breakdown in Hitchin, we do not simply apply a quick patch; we perform a full **technical diagnostic audit**. This involves a granular inspection of the **brushless DC motor gearbox** for internal wear, testing the **drive belt tension** for signs of fatigue, and analysing the **control board error logs** for historical fault codes.

Common issues we encounter in Hitchin include worn carriage wheels causing doors to jump off their top tracks, and faulty encoder signals leading to erratic, jerky movement. Our technicians utilise specialist handheld programming terminals to recalibrate opening speeds, hold-open times, and braking forces, ensuring your door operates smoothly, silently, and efficiently.

Common Automatic Door Faults We Fix

In Hitchin, we frequently resolve issues such as:

• Door stuck open or closed: Often caused by dirty sensors or power failure.
• Noisy operation: Indicates worn floor guides or motor bearings.
• Erratic movement: Usually a sign of encoder errors or belt slippage.
• Failure to lock: We adjust electric strikes and maglocks for secure locking.

BS EN 16005 Safety Compliance: Your Legal Duty in Hitchin

Safety is our absolute top priority. All automatic doors in Hitchin must strictly adhere to the **BS EN 16005** safety standard (formerly BS 7036). Operating a non-compliant door puts your staff and visitors at risk of impact or crushing injuries and exposes your business to significant liability. During every service visit to Hitchin, our engineers conduct a mandatory safety assessment.

We test the **static closing force** to ensure it does not exceed 150N, preventing injury to vulnerable users. We verify that all **safety sensors** (both activation radars and presence detection beams) are functioning correctly and cover the entire door travel area. If your door in Hitchin lacks essential safety features like finger guards or monitored safety beams, we can retrofit modern safety devices to bring your system up to current legal standards.

Automatic Door FAQ for Hitchin

Q: Do you repair maglocks and access control systems?
A: Absolutely. We repair the integration between your automatic door and the building's access control, including maglocks, push-to-exit buttons, and fire alarm interfaces.

Q: What areas of Hitchin do you cover?
A: We cover all of Hitchin and the surrounding industrial estates, retail parks, and residential areas.

Q: Are your engineers qualified?
A: Yes, all our engineers working in Hitchin hold current BS EN 16005 accreditation and CSCS cards.