Did you know your entrance doors can significantly impact your business? Automatic pedestrian doors not only make it easier for customers and employees to enter and exit, but they also enhance the overall user experience. A seamless, hands-free entry creates a positive first impression, improves accessibility, and can even help boost foot traffic—contributing to better customer satisfaction and a stronger public image for your business.

Upgrading or retrofitting to automatic pedestrian doors is a worthwhile investment for your business. Let’s take a closer look at the many advantages they have to offer.

They Provide Much Greater Convenience

The simplest reason to install automatic pedestrian doors in your retail space is that they’re easy and convenient to use. Hands-free operation means it’s much easier for customers to enter and exit your store. 

That convenience is especially important for customers who may be entering or exiting with small children, shopping carts, strollers, boxes, or bags. Automatic doors mean they don’t have to juggle their cargo to try and open the door when they want to pass through. 

Automatic Doors Improve Traffic Flow

In addition to being more convenient, automatic pedestrian doors can also greatly improve traffic flow in and out of your store. Multiple customers can pass through at the same time and they no longer need to take those few seconds needed to open the door. That can be crucial for busier stores that have lots of customers moving in and out often.

Improve Your Public Perception

In the modern day, people are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of better accessibility. Because of that, customers prefer it when retail stores or office buildings have automatic pedestrian doors, giving your business a boost in public perception. Additionally, installing modern technology can make customers see you as a state-of-the-art leader in the retail industry. 

That improvement in perception can lead to more business and even let you justify higher prices on your merchandise.

Greater Safety and Security

Safety and security are also big parts of your reputation as a business. When your automatic pedestrian doors are installed and maintained correctly, they provide a safe and sophisticated operation during business hours and a strong, secure barrier when they’re not in use. 

Additionally, automatic doors can be locked and unlocked remotely by a security team or made to hold open. These features can be very useful in an emergency, creating a safer and more secure environment.

Improved Hygiene Means a Healthier Space

Hygiene may not seem like as big a deal for a retail or office space as it does for hospital settings, but it’s still something to consider. Public door handles are a common place for spreading bacteria. If you have an automatic door, that reduces the number of touch-points customers and employees have when entering, leading to a healthier environment, fewer sick days, and higher productivity.

Ability to Customize Your Door

Automatic pedestrian doors are available in a wide range of colours, styles, and sizes. You can match your business’s unique aesthetic needs. You can also equip your door with a variety of features, such as:

• Safety sensors
• Motion sensors
• Timers
• Touchless activation
• And more

There is no single solution for all businesses. You can decide for yourself what is best for you.

Save on Floor Space

In smaller stores where you may not have a lot of room, having automatic sliding doors can help conserve space. Doors that slide to the side mean that you can use the floor space, space that would otherwise need to be occupied by a swinging door, for more merchandise. 

Create a More Energy Efficient Business

Automatic pedestrian doors only open when necessary and will close behind customers as they enter or exit. Their primary state is closed, something that is essential for helping to maintain a consistent temperature in your store. You’ll save money on your energy costs. 

Another factor that contributes to energy savings is the opening and closing speed of the door. The less time the door spends open, the less energy is lost. 

The Importance of Maintenance in Keeping Your Automatic Pedestrian Doors Operational

Of course, none of these benefits matter if your door stops working due to wear and tear. That’s why regular maintenance is so important. Scheduled maintenance helps identify minor issues early—before they lead to larger, more expensive problems. Catching these signs in advance allows you to make timely, professional repairs that keep your doors operating smoothly and your business running without interruption.

A professional technician will conduct a number of tasks, including:

• Inspecting thoroughly for damage, rust, and/or corrosion.
• Testing all the electronic elements, including sensors.
• Adjusting the opening and closing speed as needed.
• Tightening any loose hardware.
• Cleaning the door’s track to ensure smooth operation.

Creative Door® planned maintenance services help keep your door working at full capacity, no matter what happens to it. Our technicians are highly experienced in pedestrian doors of all kinds. 

Call Creative Door Services Today for Pedestrian Door Services 

Creative Door Services is the expert source in Western Canada for automatic pedestrian doors. We offer comprehensive installation, repair, and maintenance solutions for retail and office spaces looking to upgrade or retrofit to a new automatic door. You can count on us to keep traffic flowing through your doors.

Contact us today to request a quote. Find a location nearest you: Kelowna, British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Fort McMurray, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.