Automatic opener for a hinged door
A low-energy operator on top of the door opens it with a button, a remote or a wave of the hand, then closes it gently.
Who it suits
Mostly people who use a walker or wheelchair, and the families who look after them. A swing door is the hardest door to open from a chair, because you have to pull it towards you and get out of its way. An operator does the pulling.
How it opens
- Wall push-button inside and out (the most common set-up)
- Key-ring remote
- Touchless wave sensor
- Phone app or smart-home link (+$190)
Low-energy operators
For homes we fit low-energy operators. They move slowly and with limited force, so they don't need the full set of safety sensors a shop entrance needs under AS 5007. If the door is used by the public, for example a home business or a clinic, we fit the commercial set-up instead and quote it separately.
Funding
Some people get door openers paid for through an NDIS plan or a home-modification program. Whether yours covers it is between you and your planner; we can give you a written quote to take to them.
Questions
Will it work on my security screen door too?
Usually not on the same opening. The operator moves one door. If you have a screen door outside, it needs its own opener or a magnetic hold-open.
Does the door still lock?
Yes. Your deadbolt works as normal. An electric strike (+$390) lets the operator open a locked door from the button or remote.
Can it open outwards?
Yes, we fit push or pull arms depending on which way the door swings.
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.