Gate repair Orange County, OC Gates is a gate repair and new gate reliable, licensed and bonded gate company located in Orange County. Our trained technicians carry all latest equipment needed for on- site service. We also offer same day service 24/7 and fast respond time. We are working on all types of gates such as Automatic gates, Swing gates, Overhead gates, Sliding gates and more.

Gate Repair Troubleshooting

Gate repair is something to leave up to the professionals. We do not recommend on doing it yourself! Please be very cautious when you’re around a malfunctioning gate. It might open or closed without warning.

A very common gate malfunction is power.

• Make sure the power supply and the peripheral equipment are in working order.
• Check if the power supply and isolation are switched on.
• Check all peripheral equipment such as keypad or intercom to see that the lights are on.
• Press buttons for sound or beep.
• Check to see if your gate opener is operating correctly, try to replace the gate opener battery.
• If your gate is stuck open then wave your hand in front of the photocell. You should hear a clicking sound. If there is no clicking, there is a problem with your safety beam. It could be broken and you will need replacement by a gate repair specialist.
• Insects or debris may also get caught inside the panel. For an issue such as this, a trained technician will need to remove bugs or any unwanted material.
• If your gate is closed, activate the gate with the transmitter to see if the motors are working. If one or both motors are not working, you will need to call a professional.
• If you still need Gate Repair Company in Orange County due to functioning gate after checking power supply and peripheral equipment, you can call OC Gates any time of the day.

If you still need Gate Repair in Orange County due to a malfunctioning gate after checking power supply and peripheral equipment, you can call OC Gates any time of the day.

1. If your gate is stuck open then wave your hand in front of the photocell. You should hear a clicking sound. If there is no clicking, there is a problem with your safety beam. It could be broken and you will need replacement by a gate repair specialist.
   It could also be insects or debris inside the panel. Please call OC Gates. A trained technician will arrive, remove the cover and check to see if the panel is clear of bugs or any unwanted material.
2. If your gate is closed, activate the gate with the transmitter to see if the motors are working. If one or both motors are not working, you will need to call OC Gates.

Common Reasons for Broken Gates:

• Weather: For swinging gates specifically, wind can be a factor. Rain and moisture can also affect the performance of your gate so the proper seals are important.
• Hit by a car – This is common and the best course of action is to immediately call a gate repair specialist to minimize damage to the gate and your vehicle vehicle
• Off track – If your gate goes off- track it is necessary to call a gate repair specialist. It is dangerous to try to repair this without the property safety measures and tools.
• Cables – Cabling that is underground should be contained in a conduit and be a type that is suitable for direct burial such as TPS power cable, low voltage garden lighting, Cat 5 or telephone cable. Cables should be run to a weather proof junction box. If this cabling is not installed correcting it could become faulty and need replacement
• Gate Motor – It is important that the gate motor is powerful enough for the size of the gate. It is recommended that you make sure of this at installation or call a gate repair specialist to check the power of your motor. This could help you avoid costly repairs in the future.

Gate Repair Maintenance

Automatic gates are working machines so it is crucial to have them checked and serviced. You could avoid that undesirable bad morning when you were already running late and your gate suddenly breaks by just doing an annual service. It is recommended that you service domestic gates annually and commercial gates twice a year.

Orange County Gates technician will be able to open your gate immediately upon his arrival.

Orange County is known for the gated neighborhoods famously depicted in the Real Housewives of Orange County reality show. These gated communities were first created to keep the public off the private beaches. Newport Beach, Newport Coast and Costa Mesa are just a few of the affluent areas known to be gated. Additionally most homes within a gated community tend to have gates to protect their private property. It is important to keep these gates in good working order or it defeats the entire purpose of safety and convenience for the people who pay a lot to live in these types of neighborhoods. There is a prestige and status acquired with living in Orange County, in a guard- gated community and having a big impressive gate protecting your home. It is also peace of mind to have gates around your property to keep undesirable people such as criminals out and your most adored people such as children inside. This gate protection and safety can only be fully taken advantage of if you have a gate in good working order. It is unfortunate that many people only call a gate repair company when there is a problem. It is usually a stressful situation and people want it addressed immediately, which is understandable. Still many of these undesirable situations could be avoided with a simple yearly check by a OC Gates. You can set up a date each year so that your gates are automatically serviced and maintained it is highly recommend.

Tips for Gate Maintenance

1. Check often for obstructions such as tree branches
2. Clean out panel on a regular basis to avoid safety beam problems
3. Don’t let children play with the gates, it’s dangerous and there is wear and tear
4. Have your gate or gates checked and serviced annually. This is by far the most important tip.