Automatic Door Openers Costs 2024

The cost of automatic door openers can vary greatly depending on several factors, including:

Type of opener:

• Swing door openers: These are typically the most affordable option, ranging from $350 to $715.
• Sliding door openers: These cost more than swing door openers, typically ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.
• Garage door openers: Smart garage door openers with features like smartphone control and battery backup can range from $395 to $600.

Features:

• Basic openers: These offer simple opening and closing functionality.
• Advanced openers: These may include features like motion sensors, touchless buttons, and safety features, increasing the cost.
• Smart openers: These can be controlled remotely through your smartphone and may integrate with smart home systems, adding to the price.

Installation:

• Professional installation: This is typically recommended, especially for complex setups. Expect to pay $600-$1,000 per opener for professional installation.
• DIY installation: This can be cheaper, with kits starting at $200-$400, but requires skill and effort.

Additional factors:

• Brand: Reputable brands may cost more than lesser-known brands.
• Door size and weight: Larger and heavier doors require more powerful openers, which can be more expensive.
• Location: Labor costs can vary depending on your region.

Here are some average costs to give you a general idea:

• Basic swing door opener: $350-$715 (installed)
• Advanced swing door opener: $500-$1,000 (installed)
• Basic sliding door opener: $2,000-$4,000 (installed)
• Advanced sliding door opener: $4,000-$10,000 (installed)
• Smart garage door opener: $395-$600 (installed)

What is Exactly is an Automatic Door Opener?

An automatic door opener, also known as an automatic door operator, is a system that allows a door to open and close automatically without needing human intervention. They are commonly used in various settings like:

• Public buildings: Hospitals, schools, libraries, retail stores, airports, etc.
• Homes: Garages, main entrances, accessibility purposes for individuals with disabilities.
• Industrial settings: Warehouses, factories, loading docks, etc.

There are different types of automatic door openers, but they generally consist of three main components:

1. Sensor: This detects when someone or something is approaching the door, triggering the opening mechanism. Sensors can be based on various technologies like:
   • Motion sensors: Detect movement through infrared rays or microwave pulses.
   • Pressure mats: Triggered when someone steps on them.
   • Push buttons: Manual activation for specific users.
   • Remote controls or smartphone apps: Allow for activation from a distance.
2. Actuator: This is the mechanism that physically opens and closes the door. It can be:
   • Electric motor: Most common type, powers an arm or belt that moves the door.
   • Hydraulic system: Uses pressurized fluid for powerful operation.
   • Pneumatic system: Uses compressed air for faster opening and closing speeds.
3. Controller: This is the brain of the system, receiving signals from the sensor and sending instructions to the actuator. It also controls the speed, opening width, and safety features of the door.

Here are some additional features that automatic door openers might have:

• Safety sensors: Stop the door from closing if someone or something is in the way.
• Hold-open function: Keeps the door open for a specified time.
• Multiple opening speeds: Adjustable speed for different situations.
• Integration with smart home systems: For remote control and automation.

Automatic Door Opener Installation

How much it should cost depends on the brand of the operator, features you want, the company doing the installation and your location.

For a traditional automatic door opener with traditional ADA wall buttons, C & I Show charges in the range of about $2,200.00 for the total installation of an automatic door opener in a commercial setting. Is this price fair? Yes, when you take into account the retail cost of a lot of the competition and more importantly the door operators life expectancy. C & I Show Hardware and Security Systems, Inc. has been selling and installing automatic doors for over 30 years. There are very few competitors that even close to fulfilling these standards. Competitors have told us that the average life of an automatic door opener is 5-10 years. Inside the world of electro-mechanical door openers, this is true. But if you use pneumatics like we do you are utilizing technology that is well over 100 years old and is still in use in the manufacturing industry since it’s reliable.

Benefits of Automatic Door Openers

• It’s an easy way to comply with the ADA
• People like to see them in public areas
• They save on energy
• They improve the accessibility of a business, church, etc.
• It heightens the corporate image of a business
• You can integrate them with other technologies like an alarm system
• They’re secure
• Maintenance costs are low

Source:

1. Admin. “The Automatic Door Opener, Why Don’t the Disabled Shop Here?” Terryco, 8 Jan. 2015, gentlemandoorcompany.com/disability/automatic-door/.

*Disclaimer – This is not an actual quote for your automatic door opener. Contact C&I Show Hardware & Security today to get an actual quote for your automatic door opener.