Keep the total cost of ownership down

The true cost of an automatic door goes beyond the initial payment. No matter how great your door is, it will need maintenance, and it might breakdown. And these indirect, unexpected costs can often be the ones that make all the difference.

But they don’t have to. Making sure that your automatic door is well looked after saves you money in the long run, which is why we recommend getting a service agreement. Easy to put in place and easy to manage, a service agreement for your entrances keeps costs down.

Primarily the agreement covers the costs of the regular service checks required by law – one-off service calls can be expensive. And if your automatic door is serviced regularly by authorized personnel, it is less likely to break down in the first place.

Secondly, they save you money when you do face a breakdown. If the sliding door at the front of your store or the overhead sectional door receiving deliveries at the back were to malfunction, your business could grind to a halt. You have to contact a service technician, book a time for them to visit, and wait for any parts before the door can finally be fixed. With a service agreement, regular maintenance means your automatic doors are less likely to breakdown in the first place and, in the event that they do, authorized and experienced service technicians will be ready to come and service your door with an inventory of spare parts – so you can keep business moving.

Finally, a service agreement minimizes the chance of you getting hit with a regulatory fine. Service technicians are up to date on the latest rules and regulations and will ensure that your doors remain compliant with upgrades and modernization whenever necessary.

So when you buy a new automatic door, don’t just consider the initial cost  – consider the total cost of ownership. 

Learn more about ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems service agreements.