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It’s Fall Tune-Up Season
Winter is coming—you know, in a few more months. But even though the temperature hasn’t dropped too low just yet, there’s never been a better time to start preparing your automatic doors for the cold and the snow with a tune-up. New Season, New Tune-Up ‘But wait!’ you...
Give Your Automatic Doors a Summer Safety Check
With 90° temps sweeping through the Midwest and the Southeast over the past few weeks, it’s clear that this summer will be a warm one. While the arrival of weather we’re typically used to in the dead of summer may just mean more time in the AC or at the pool for us...
This Adopt-A-Cat Month, Give Cats a Fairy Tail Ending
It’s June, which means it’s our favorite month of the year—Adopt-A-Cat Month! We’re huge feline fans here at ADA, so every year we team up with the incredible Johnson County Community Cats and sponsor all their feline spays and neuters for the month (we love making it...
How Your Doors Can Help “Stop the Spread”
When it comes to staying healthy, flu season has always been a major focus. But now, with the addition of summer and winter COVID seasons, we're working year-round to help stop the spread of illness. The good news? ADA is here to support you every step of the way....
The Overlooked Element: How Wind Affects Your Automatic Doors
When it comes to automatic doors, everyone knows they need to withstand the elements. Most people prepare for rain, snow, and ice—but wind often gets overlooked. In this month’s article, we take a closer look at why wind can be especially challenging for automatic...
Spring Cleaning Pro Tips for Your Doors
Indiana. Ohio. Tennessee. Winters in the Midwest can be brutal—especially for your automatic doors. A good spring cleaning, and a bit of light daily maintenance, can go a long way toward ensuring your doors run smoothly throughout the year. This month, we’ll give you...
8 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Automatic Doors Happy All Winter
The winter can be tough on automatic doors. So, when it comes to winter maintenance, you have to be even tougher. Here’s exactly what you need to know to put those winter challenges on ice: 1. Clear Your Automatic Door Tracks Many cities use road salt or grit to...
Season’s Greetings from ADA
At ADA, we’ve always thought it’s important to remember that we’re “people first.” So, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge that humanity by wishing everyone a happy holiday season and giving thanks for another great year. Here’s everything we’re thankful for in...
An Automatic Door Holiday Wish List
The holiday season is back, which means it’s time to start updating those gift lists. Your partner is on there, and so are your kids, nieces and nephews, and friends. But what about your facilities? That’s right—even buildings have a holiday wish list, and we have a...
An Elite Fleet of Service Vehicles
The best dishes always start with the best ingredients. The best products always start with the best materials. And the best automatic doors always start with the very best of everything. That’s why, at ADA, we’ve upgraded to a brand new fleet of 4-wheel drive service...