Door & Gate USA Preventative Maintenance
Proactive Reliability for Your Facility
Ensuring a secure work environment and reducing downtime in your facility requires adhering to a routine preventative maintenance schedule advised by door experts. This maintenance is determined by cycles, referring to the frequency of your door, dock, or gate openings and closings. It’s crucial to note that components such as door and dock springs, cables, and other hardware are under significant tension. Mishandling these elements can result in severe injuries and, in the most extreme cases, fatalities.
In a market saturated with temporary solutions and pushy sales representatives eager to make their way into your space, the concept of true preventative maintenance has been skewed for many facility managers. At Door & Gate USA, we surpass mere visual inspections and generic checklists. We delve into understanding how your equipment is utilizedāor potentially misusedāby your staff. After all, genuine preventative maintenance should be customized and specific to YOUR facility and equipment. Your facility, your peace of mind; the stakes are high. Breakdowns have a knack for happening at the least convenient moments, and, as we’re well aware, numerous accidents are avoidable.
Not convinced about Preventative Maintenance? Concerned about added costs? Well-maintained equipment not only ensures safety but also extends its lifespan. Boost your equipment’s ROI through regular preventative maintenance, ultimately saving you money in the long term.
Safety is Our First Priority
Our technicians undergo a lengthy apprenticeship or shadowing prior to being released to work without supervision, regardless of previous experience or training.Ā
At Door & Gate USA, our commitment is simple: Treat your doors and gates as if they were our own. We don't just maintain equipment; we protect investments.
Frank Burger, President
Preventative Maintenance for Every Facility Manager
Daily - 30 Seconds

Visually Inspect for Obvious Deficiencies

Does the Equipment Sound Normal?

Check for Burning Smells
If you can see a problem, hear a problem, or smell a problem – call immediately for service.
Quarterly
or every 5,000 Cycles
- Rusty, Sagging, Dry, Broken Spring
- Rollers on Track
- Loose, Tearing or Bent Hinges
- Fraying Cables
- Light Showing Around Edges
- Does the Door Stay in Place When Open?
- Moving Parts are Well Lubricated
If you see any of this normal wear and tear on your equipment, it is time for a Preventative Maintenance Visit for your facility’s safety and the life span of your equipment.Ā
Annually
- Test Equipment Emergency Release
- Schedule Fire Door Inspections
- Schedule Preventative Maintenance
- Replace Damaged Equipment Safety Signs
- Annual Staff Training on Equipment Use
Do not attempt to make adjustments to your doors, docks, or gates without a Professional.
Parts are under extreme tension and can cause severe injury.Ā
Many Manufacturer Warranties are Voided if NOT Repaired by an Authorized Dealer.