Is the Cost of Maintaining Your Automatic Door Too High? Here’s How OEM Innovation is Driving Down Total Ownership Costs

For businesses, commercial facilities, and property managers, automatic sliding doors and swing doors offer unmatched convenience, accessibility, and modern appeal. However, one concern continues to surface in customer feedback:

“The maintenance costs are too high. The total cost of ownership doesn’t seem worth it.”

At U-AUTOGATES, a leading OEM manufacturer of automatic door operators, we take these concerns seriously. In this article, we’ll explore why traditional systems incur high maintenance expenses—and more importantly, what we’ve done to reduce them for our partners and end users.

Why Are Some Automatic Doors Expensive to Maintain?

Automatic door systems involve mechanical, electronic, and software components, all working in harmony. However, high maintenance costs often result from:

Low-quality motors or components that wear out quickly

Outdated technology with no remote diagnostics or predictive maintenance

Lack of modular design, making repairs labor-intensive and costly

Dependency on specific technicians or brands for servicing

The result? Frequent breakdowns, unexpected downtime, and rising service bills.

The Solution: Smarter, More Reliable OEM Door Operators

At U-AUTOGATES, we’ve engineered a new generation of automatic door machines designed to minimize maintenance costs and maximize long-term value.

Key Features That Reduce Maintenance Costs:

High-Quality Brushless Motors
Offer longer lifespan, less wear, and reduced noise compared to traditional brushed motors.

Modular Design
Quick-swap components reduce technician time and labor costs.

Self-Lubricating Mechanisms
Lower the need for manual lubrication and service visits.

Remote Diagnostics & Predictive Alerts
Our smart systems identify issues before they lead to failures—saving on emergency repairs.

Universal Components & Open Protocols
Reduce reliance on proprietary parts and enable broader service support.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): What Really Matters

When evaluating an automatic door, don’t just look at the initial price tag. Instead, consider the TCO over 5–10 years, which includes:

Installation cost

Maintenance frequency and service rates

Energy efficiency (power consumption)

Part replacement cycle

Downtime impact on business

Our OEM clients have seen up to 40% reduction in long-term maintenance costs after switching to our smart, durable automatic door operators.

Real-World Example: How Our OEM Door Machines Lower Costs

One of our commercial clients managing a chain of retail stores replaced legacy door motors with our smart series. Results over 18 months:

Service calls dropped by 65%

Energy consumption reduced by 20%

Technician time per repair halved, thanks to plug-and-play modules

Remote alerts helped resolve 30% of issues without dispatching a technician

This proves that durability, smart control, and design efficiency lead to real savings.

Conclusion: Invest in Reliability, Not Just Hardware

High maintenance costs are not inevitable. They’re the result of outdated designs, poor-quality components, and lack of system intelligence.

As an experienced OEM, we build automatic door operators that are:

Engineered for long life

Easy and cost-effective to maintain

Smart enough to alert you before problems escalate

Designed with TCO optimization in mind

Looking to reduce maintenance costs for your automatic door systems?
Talk to our OEM team today to learn how our smart door operators can transform your ownership experience.