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Electric Gate Repair

Electric gate side view with a gate motorElectric gate repair Orange County, OC Gates is a gate installation and repair company based in Orange County. It is a licensed and bonded company with reliable service and 24/7 availability. We offer the latest equipment and experienced technicians. We provide electric gate repair to Tustin, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Santa Anna, Orange County and surrounding areas. 

Gate Motors

When it comes to the gate motor you will need an expert. It is recommended that you call a specialist and have them come take a look immediately. Some people will try to tinker around and make the issue worse. It is best to leave it to a gate company.

Electric gate motors control the operation of you electric sliding gate. They are usually located very strategically, above the ground, near the gates or underground. These motors are used for both steel and wooden gates. The motor of any electric sliding gate is much like any other door motor. There is a simple circuit that makes the gate work. Your vehicle is usually fitted with a transmitter that sends a radio signal to a receiver box that is usually mounted close to the gate. The transmitter is in turn wired to the control box. As soon as the radio receives the signal so the circuit is then activated by the control box and the opener arm of the gate slides back to give you access. Once you push the transmitter button again, the control box receives another signal and closes the gate behind you. The role of the motor comes when the circuit is activated. As soon as the circuit is complete, electric current passes through the motor, which activates and begins to roll the opening arm of the gate in or out.

Underground Motors

Electric gate underground motorUnderground motors are a more popular choice for a sliding gate; however, it is also true that repairing these motors can be quite
challenging. These motors are usually used where the owners of the property do not want to see any electrical attachments along with their gate motors. Also, these motors are quite robust since they have to operate in damp conditions. There are many different models and makes of these motors, and electric gate repair will depend on what kind of motor you have installed to operate the gate. The types of motor would determine the speed of the gate and its mode of operation. Ideally, the motors should also come with a manual override, so that the gates can be opened manually if there is any malfunction in the motor or electrical supply.

Repairing an Electric Gate Motor

If the electric gate is not working, any number of things could have gone wrong. First, the transmitter may not be sending the needed signal so checking that should be step one. The second step is to look at the wiring and make sure that the circuit is getting activated. If the transmitter is working fine and the current is passing through the circuit, then the problem is with the motor.

closed black electric gateOpen the box in which the motor is. Turn off the electrical supply. If the motor is turning, but the sprocket is not, it is possible that the sprocket may have come loose or the keyway may have become sheared. If the motor is buzzing, but not running, it is most likely that the capacitor of the starter has burned out and needs to be replaced. The motor may have also absorbed some moisture. Cleaning the motor using a wire brush should get it started. However, if the motor is running, but still the gate is not moving, a part inside the motor may have broken down and you may have to replace it.

Trouble shooting tips

  • Check the power supply and the isolation switch
  • Look at any peripheral equipment such as the keypad and intercom to see if the lights are on. If not this could be the issue.
  • Press buttons to check for a sound or a beep. This will give you an indication if the power is on.
  • Check to see if the transmitter is operating as your battery could be dead and in need of a new battery. There is usually a light on the transmitter to show that it is working.
  • Simply push the buttons one by one.
  • Look for obstructions on the track and also in the control panel box.