Automatic opener for your existing sliding door
Keep the door you have. A slim drive unit goes above or beside it and moves the sliding panel for you.
What gets fitted
A drive unit (motor, belt and control board) fixed to the frame above the moving panel, or a compact unit on the panel edge for doors with no room above. A bracket on the panel. A safety sensor. Then how you want to open it: a wall button, a remote, a motion sensor, or all three.
Will my door work?
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Slides with one finger | If it sticks, the rollers or track need fixing first. We quote that separately. |
| Power point within 1.5 m of the door head | Most home openers plug in. No power point means a licensed electrician adds one. |
| About 60 mm of flat frame above the panel | Room for the drive. If there isn't, there's a side-mounted option. |
| Moving panel under ~120 kg | Heavier double-glazed panels get a commercial-grade operator, priced on request. |
Pets and kids
Openers have obstruction sensing: the door stops and reverses if it touches something. We set the closing speed slow and the force low in family homes. You can also set the door to open only part-way, which is handy for a dog door effect without cutting the glass.
Locking
Your existing lock still works by hand. If you want the door to lock itself when it shuts, add an electric lock (+$390).
Questions
Can you automate a stacker door?
Yes. Only one panel moves on a 2-panel slider, and on a 3-panel stacker we automate the panel you use most. The other panels stay manual.
Does it look bulky?
The drive housing is about 60 × 70 mm, in white, black or silver to match the frame.
Can I still open it by hand?
Yes. Openers we fit can be pushed by hand when the power is off or when you switch them to manual.
What happens in a blackout?
The door can always be pushed by hand. With the battery backup option it keeps opening and closing for a few hours without power.