Five Surprising Benefits of Automatic Doors

Automatic doors are such a large part of modern life that they sometimes begin to blend in with the monotony of modernity. It is easy to take them for granted as simply another commonplace luxury in the midst a society supported by gleaming pillars of advanced technology. However, it is important to note that automatic doors do contribute to business in many ways – and not all of those ways are immediately obvious.

Here at DoorForce, we have expert knowledge and understanding of a wide range of automatic door products on the market today.  Below is a compiled list of five surprising benefits that automatic doors can bring to your business.

Hygiene

It might seem simple when you think about it; but if your customers don’t have to touch a door to open it means one less point of contact for members of the public to potentially contaminate. Sure, you’ve got hand sanitizer everywhere, but the customers least likely to be using them are simultaneously the ones most likely to be spreading germs and grime all over your front door. That’s why DoorForce has developed the TouchFree package, an entirely hands-free access solution.

Disability Access

Disability access is not an extra or a bonus, it is the standard. With an automatic door, you can ensure that everyone, no matter who they are, can access your establishment with ease. At DoorForce, disability access is something we are extremely passionate about. We constantly strive to ensure our solutions provide the highest level of access possible.  We also regularly work with the NDIS to create access solutions, in both a residential and commercial setting.  Read more about our work with the NDIS. 

Employee and Customer Safety

It might not apply to every business, but a button behind the counter to close & lock, or hold open, can literally be a lifesaver. At DoorForce we have a great deal of experience working with high-risk locations, such as bottle shops, pubs & bars, and petrol stations, to create solutions that ensure maximum safety of their staff, customers, and stock.

A more mundane, but still useful, perk to the automatic door is the Exit Mode function. A door in Exit Mode will only open when triggered from the inside. Perfect for shooing out customers towards the end of the day without letting any more sneak in. Anyone who’s worked a closing shift in retail will tell you is the bane of their sanity and existence.

Reduce Air-Conditioning Usage

Having a door left open in the summer or the winter can leak out precious air-conditioning. Anyone who’s paid an electricity bill knows that AC is anything but cheap. You want the inside of your shopfront to be at the perfect temperature to greet your customers. An automatic door can help you regulate your store’s internal value.

Increase to Perceived Value

What’s more impressive, a door you have to force open yourself, or a pair of beautiful frameless glass doors that slide open as you walk towards them?

First impressions matter. Your entry is the first and last impression that many of your customers will have with your business. You want your entryway to reflect the modernity, sophistication, and style of your business. A good first impression can completely change a customer’s perceived value towards your business. Maybe it can even change a no-sale interaction into a purchase. Who knows? The possibilities are endless when you have the perfect first impression.

Thanks for reading! If you’re considering purchase of an automatic door, please don’t hesitate to contact DoorForce via our online form, on 1300 831 299, or via email at [email protected].