The opener (or operator) is the motor, gearbox, control board and batteries that move the gate. When it fails, the gate is either stuck where it is or running unreliably. We connect you with independent local gate pros who troubleshoot residential and light-commercial operators on site.
Sound familiar?
- Hums or clicks but doesn't move
- Runs slowly or grinds
- Stops or reverses partway
- Dead after a storm or power surge
- Solar or battery opener dying in winter
- Gate opens by itself
What a gate tech typically checks
- Power supply, breaker, battery and charger or solar panel
- Control board, settings, limits and force
- Motor, gearbox and arm or rack
- Safety devices and how they're wired
- How freely the gate moves by hand
Before you call
- Brand and model from the label on the operator, if you can see it
- Swing or slide, single or double
- Solar, battery or plug-in power
- What it does (or doesn't do) when you press the remote
Questions
Repair or replace the opener?
It depends on what failed, the opener's age, and whether parts are still available. Ask the pro to explain the options, including whether a replacement would bring the safety features up to current standards.
Do you work on my brand?
Local gate pros work on many common brands, including LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Apollo, US Automatic, Viking, DoorKing and FAAC. We aren't a dealer and aren't affiliated with any of them. Tell us the brand and model on the form.
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