Panic Bar Installation in Upper Darby, PA

A worn exit device on your Upper Darby business door may no longer release when you push, or it may feel loose and unreliable.

We replace the worn hardware with a panic bar suited to the opening, giving you a way to exit with a push from inside. If the door sticks or drags, the trouble may be in the opening rather than the release itself. We look at how it operates before recommending what to replace, because a new device alone may not resolve that problem.

You may also want to keep the exterior locked while leaving the inside push release usable. An outside handle with a key gives authorized people a way to enter without changing how someone exits. On a pair of doors in Upper Darby, both sides need consideration when choosing the hardware. The way they meet and which side needs to open affect the setup, including whether both sides need a push release.

We look at how the two door leaves meet, how each one swings, and whether either rubs the floor or catches at the frame.

We also check the existing hardware and the space available for new equipment. If you want one push to release both leaves, we explain whether the setup can accommodate that or whether each leaf needs its own device. We go over the layout and any limits we find before installation begins.

You may also choose an outside handle with a key, where the equipment allows it, while keeping exit operation separate from entry. We install the selected equipment and check that both leaves close and latch as intended. With you, we test each push surface from inside and try the outside handle if one is fitted. If the opening itself interferes with proper movement, we explain what we found and whether it needs attention beyond the installation.

Keep the delivery path clear of boxes, pallets and carts so the rear door can swing open fully.

Do not prop it open or hang anything from the panic bar. For routine care, wipe the push surface with a soft, damp cloth and avoid harsh cleaners. If you have a keyed outside handle, keep the key accessible to the people who use it and do not force it.

Check the exit from inside with a normal push. It should release without lifting, pulling or leaning against it. Watch for rubbing, dragging, a latch that fails to catch, or a push surface that feels loose. Call us if you notice any of these problems or if the outside entry no longer works as expected. Forcing the opening or adjusting the hardware yourself can make the problem harder to identify.