Panic Bar Installation in Whitemarsh, PA

A worn exit device can make it harder to leave your Whitemarsh business with a simple push.

The bar may feel loose, fail to release the latch or leave you unsure whether the door is secure after it closes. We replace worn devices with panic bars suited to the door and how you use it. If the door sticks or drags, avoid forcing it; a new device alone may not address the problem.

You can keep the outside of an exit locked against entry and still allow people to push their way out from inside. An outside handle with a key is another choice if you want access from both sides while controlling entry. For a pair of doors, we consider how the two leaves meet and which ones need to open from inside. We install exit devices in Whitemarsh for these different setups, with attention to both the push exit and the way you want to enter from outside.

We first look at the opening you want fitted, including how it closes and whether it sticks or drags.

If a rear door is used for deliveries, we consider how people bring goods through it and whether it is a single door or a pair. Sticking or dragging may need attention for the exit device to work properly. Before starting the installation, we explain what we find and how the condition of the opening affects the hardware choices.

You may want the outside kept locked while people inside can leave with a push, or you may need an outside handle that accepts a key for deliveries. We explain how each choice affects entry and exit, along with the options for a paired opening. After fitting the hardware, we check its operation with you by pushing from inside, closing the door and checking that it latches. If a key is included, we also check access from outside. We look for rubbing or dragging during those checks and explain any issue that remains.

After a worn exit device has been replaced, keep the path to the door clear and avoid propping it open.

As part of your routine, push the bar from inside and check that the door opens freely, then closes and latches on its own. If you have an outside keyed handle, check that it works with your key and stays locked when you need it to. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning, and avoid spraying lubricant into the mechanism.

Watch for dragging, sticking, or a push that feels harder than it did after installation. Also check whether the latch catches fully instead of leaving the opening unsecured. Call us if any of these problems appear or if the outside handle stops working as expected. If the exit will not open, use another exit and keep the path clear.