One of the best ways to add curb appeal to your home is to add a security gate to your Orange County property. But, it is also a great idea because it adds protection for you and your family. In addition, residential driveway security gates give you a sense of privacy. Let’s explore the tops reasons why adding a security gate to your California home is wise.
A fancy or modern security gate will offer two things as a first impression, first: it will add beauty to your home and second: it will let people know that your home is protected. It will add a “grand entrance” to your home.
Residential security gates can be installed to operate manually or automatically. Most people opt for the automatic gate for convenience and added security. If your home is equipped with a security gate, then it also warns potential thieves to stay away. You can add security cameras and an intercom entry system to your residential gate as well.
You property value will majorly increase after the installation of a residential security gate. It is also important to check with your insurance company, because some insurance companies offer a discount for having a security gate because they are confident in the level of protection it offers.
You can rest easy at night knowing your family is safe. They also help keep pets from running off as well. You will also feel a certain sense of privacy from a residential gate at your home. You know that only people with access or only people you approve to be let in can enter your home. Call OC Gates today and we can get your home gate installed!
Having an automatic gate at your home is a great investment. It helps keep your property safe and also adds aesthetic appeal. Homeowners with automatic gates should keep their gates properly maintained. Manual gates do not require as much maintenance as automatic gates. Automatic gates feature mechanical components, such as motors that operate the gate, and that is why they need more maintenance. OC Gates encourages all if it’s clients to follow the maintenance procedures below for automatic gates on their home.
Keep It Clean!
Cleaning your gate not only keeps it looking its best, but it also keeps it from rusting and getting debris build up stuck in its electrical operating parts.
Keep The Pests Away
Part of keeping your gate clean includes making sure small vermin and rodents don’t get into parts of your gate or its operating system. Snails and slugs and spider webs can destroy circuit boards and bee’s nests and ant hills can corrode gate opener circuitry.
Check It For Safety
To make sure your gate is functioning properly, check that it is operating properly. In all areas it is supposed to function, such as sensing when to open and close, make sure it is working as it should. If there is an early-on detection, it could prevent future problems.
Lubricate Its Parts
Keep your gate operating smoothly by periodically lubricating it. The wheels, hinges and bearings all need lubricant to function properly.
OC Gates offers several more maintenance tips and gate maintenance service options. Simply give us a call today and we would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Power surges can cause damage to electrical equipment. Whether it is from the summer heat, or booming thunderstorms, security gates can be damaged during these types of events. It is a good idea to know how to protect your gate opener from power surges.
Lightning or power surges can damage your security gate opener because the gate is similar to any other type of electrical equipment. Power from electrical storms can severely damage your gate to the point where it may be inoperable. In most cases, the power surge will blow out on of the gate operator’s circuit boards. Once the board gets a spike in electricity, it undergoes significant damage that causes it to stop working. To get the gate opener properly running again, the damaged circuit board must be replaced by an electrical professional.
In an instance where the electrical equipment has been damaged, some people will simply replace the circuit board. However, to correctly fix the issue, you must reduce the risk caused by the power surge in the first place. All security gate openers come with built-in surge protection, but to in order to provide complete protection from power surges, you should have professional surge protection equipment installed. This includes a protection plan with safety equipment.
There are several options for security gate and gate opener surge protection plans. OC Gates prides itself in our ability to quickly address a problem and solve it promptly. Our team of trained technicians can answer any questions you may have, as well as provide you with excellent customer service. If you have a gate that needs proper surge protection in Los Angeles, please do not hesitate to call us. We offer free consultations and are here to help you.
If your gate is malfunctioning, this could be because of several different reasons. The first thing to check is the power. The gate operator needs power to run, so first make sure that the gate’s electrical breaker is turned on. If you don’t have an allocated breaker for your gate, or if you simply do not know where it is, then look for obvious signs indicating whether or not the gate has power. These can be simple things, like a noise coming from the operator when you press the remote or buttons lighting up when you press them. If you find that your system simply needs new batteries or power, then you can fix the problem on your own. However, if the issue still persists, it may be an obstruction or something else.
If you have determined that the gate does have power, and it is still not operating, then the next thing to do would be to make sure nothing is obstructing its movement. Sometimes things as small as a tiny rock on the track or a piece of trash caught in the gears can cause it to malfunction. If something is blocking it or interfering with the system, then after it is removed, you will need to reset your motor. Removing the object and resetting is the best way to get things up and running again. If you remove all objects, reset, and the issue is still there, then you will need to turn to the experts.
If you have exhausted all the suggestions above, and your machine is still faulty, then you will need to call a professional gate service company, such as OC Gates, for further assistance. They will be able to pinpoint the issue and troubleshoot until the problem is resolved.
It is important to call gate installation and repair experts when the following happens:
OC Gates is a reliable, licensed and bonded gate installation and repair company. We are fully insured with all of the latest tools and equipment to best serve our clients.
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