Automatic Door Repair Didcot

Premier Automatic Door Technicians Serving Didcot. 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 Didcot 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 Didcot and require urgent assistance with a sliding, swing, telescopic, or revolving door, trust the local experts to restore your entrance to full working order.

Reducing Downtime with Regular Servicing

Unexpected door failures can lead to loss of heat, security risks, and customer dissatisfaction. By scheduling regular maintenance visits in Didcot, we can identify worn components—such as floor guides or motor brushes—before they fail completely. A well-maintained door is safer, quieter, and uses less energy.

Detailed Technical Diagnostics & Motor Repair in Didcot

Modern automatic doors are sophisticated electro-mechanical systems driven by complex logic controllers. When we attend a breakdown in Didcot, 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 Didcot 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.

Serving Didcot's Retail Sector

For shops and supermarkets in Didcot, 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.

BS EN 16005 Safety Compliance: Your Legal Duty in Didcot

Safety is our absolute top priority. All automatic doors in Didcot 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 Didcot, 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 Didcot 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.

Common Automatic Door Faults We Fix

In Didcot, 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.

Specialist Door Operator Systems Support

We work with a vast array of door operator brands in Didcot. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions in Didcot

Q: How quickly can you attend a breakdown in Didcot?
A: We prioritise emergency calls in Didcot and aim to be on-site within 4 hours for critical failures affecting security or access.

Q: My door is stuck open. What should I do?
A: Check for debris in the threshold and clean the sensor lenses. If it persists, switch the door to 'manual' or 'off' and call our Didcot emergency line immediately.

Q: Can you upgrade my old sensors to meet new safety laws?
A: Yes. If your door in Didcot has old 'activation only' sensors, we can install 'monitored presence' sensors (safety curtains) to comply with BS EN 16005.