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AfterFAAC Gate Repair in Arlington: What to Know First
FAAC gate repair in Arlington typically runs $180 to $650 depending on whether we’re replacing a limit switch, rebuilding a hinge post, or swapping a control board. Most FAAC jobs we handle are done same day or next day, parts allowing. We give you the price up front, before any work starts, and it doesn’t change at the door.
If you own a FAAC swing or slide gate operator and something’s grinding, beeping, or refusing to move, this page is for you. We’re Gatewood Fence & Gate, an independent FAAC service provider based right here in Arlington. We’re not affiliated with FAAC and we don’t pretend to be. What we are is a local shop that’s been fixing these operators since 2001, and we’ll tell you straight whether your gate needs a $40 part or a full tear-out. Call (817) 241-4067 and a live person picks up, any hour.
How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- FAAC 400 and 402 series: capacitor failure from Arlington heat. The 400-series operator uses a run capacitor that doesn’t love three straight months of 100-degree days. First sign is the gate stalling halfway open, especially in the afternoon. We test the capacitor under load, replace it with a proper rated unit, and check the motor windings before we call it done.
- FAAC 750 and 770 slide operators: gearbox seal leaks nobody catches. The 750 series has a gearbox that’ll sweat oil past its seal after a few years. Most people don’t see it until the gate starts groaning and the oil’s pooled on the operator pad. We drain and reseal, and while we’re in there we inspect the gear teeth for wear before it turns into a full gearbox job.
- FAAC S418 and S450 swing operators: arm sag that starts at the post, not the operator. When a swing gate starts dragging or squealing, nine times out of ten the issue isn’t the S418 or the S450 itself, it’s the hinge post that’s leaned or the gate that’s sagged. We true the gate first, then recalibrate the operator. Fix the panel without the post and you’ll fix it twice.
- FAAC E024U control board: phantom faults after a storm. We see the E024U board throw error codes after thunderstorms roll through Arlington. It’s usually not the board, it’s a wet photo beam sensor or a nicked loop wire. Hal’s crew traces the wiring before touching the board because a new board won’t fix a bad ground.
- FAAC C721 and C720 hydraulic operators: pressure bypass acting up when it’s cold. On the rare cold snaps we get, hydraulic FAAC units can cycle slow or refuse to move until they warm up. The fluid’s thick and the pressure bypass trips early. We check the fluid level and condition, adjust the relief valve to factory spec, and only rebuild the pump if it actually needs it.
Our FAAC Gate Repair Process
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You call, we answer. A live person picks up at (817) 241-4067. Describe what the gate’s doing, and we’ll tell you what it might be before we even roll out.
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We show up and listen. Hal will be there himself, usually with one guy from his crew. We run the gate through its cycle and watch where it hesitates, grinds, or trips. The symptom tells us where to look.
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We diagnose in front of you. You’ll see what we see. No mystery work orders. No “it’s a proprietary system” nonsense. If it’s a worn hinge or a bad capacitor, we show you the part.
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Parts decision, made together. We’ll tell you if OEM FAAC parts matter in your case and what a quality aftermarket alternative runs. You decide. The price is set before we turn a wrench.
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The repair and the test. We fix it on site, most FAAC work right in your driveway. We run the gate through open, close, obstruction, and auto-close cycles until it’s right.
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Cleanup and the promise. We leave the area cleaner than we found it. Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it acts up again, one call brings Hal back.
What FAAC Gate Repair Costs in Arlington
| Job | Typical Range |
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| Capacitor or limit switch replacement | $180 - $280 |
| Photo beam or safety loop repair | $220 - $350 |
| Hinge or post realignment on a swing gate | $400 - $650 |
| Control board testing and repair | $150 - $350 |
| Full swing or slide gate rebuild (major components) | $800 - $1,500 |
What moves the price is whether it’s a parts swap or a structural issue, and whether we need to order a FAAC-specific board or a generic reversal loop will do. Every quote is line-itemed and set before work begins. No trip charge inside the county, and we’re happy to give you a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already got. Call (817) 241-4067 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Why Arlington Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Work
Hal Gatewood has been fixing gates around Arlington since 2001, back when he was still driving a truck with a busted AC and figuring things out one broken hinge at a time. He grew up near the Pantego area on the southwest side and took welding and metal fabrication courses at Tarrant County College before he ever touched a gate opener. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road, that’s the oldest accountability there is.
We’re repair-first, by nature and by habit. If your FAAC unit can be fixed with a board component or a seal or a realignment, we fix it. If it’s truly done, we’ll tell you that too, and we’ll put in a FAAC or a LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, or DoorKing that fits your setup. One call brings Hal back under the 90-Day Done Right Promise, no runaround. And every job carries our published license number and Hal’s name right on the invoice.
FAQs
No, not if the work is done by an independent service provider using appropriate parts, which we are. We’re not a FAAC dealer or authorized service center, and we won’t claim to be, but the repairs we do follow factory service procedures. If you’re under warranty, we’ll tell you whether the repair is something FAAC should cover before we touch anything.
Most FAAC gate repair calls in Arlington get a same-day or next-day visit, and emergency calls are answered 24/7 by a live person at (817) 241-4067. For most part-level repairs on hand, the gate’s working before we leave. Give us a call and Hal will give you a straight answer on when he can be there.
Depends on the part. For control boards and capacitors, we prefer OEM FAAC because the board logic is what it is. For things like photo beam eyes, safety loops, and non-motor hardware, we’ll offer a quality aftermarket option that saves you money. You’ll see both prices and choose. No surprises.
If the motor’s still pulling and the post’s still planted, repair usually makes sense. A $300 board is a lot easier to swallow than a $2,500 new operator package. But if the arm’s cracked, the gearbox is chewed, and the post is leaning, we’ll tell you straight that it’s replacement time. The gate will tell you when it’s done.
That beep is almost always a fault on the control board, usually a tripped safety input, a failed capacitor, or a bad limit switch. The board thinks something’s in the way or the motor can’t start. We’ll pull the fault code on site and show you exactly what it says. Call (817) 241-4067 and we’ll get you sorted.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner, Gatewood Fence & Gate at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Arlington and nearby areas.