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AfterLinear Gate Repair in Arlington: What to Know First
Linear gate repair in Arlington typically runs $160-$490 depending on whether we’re replacing a limit switch, rebuilding a hinge, or swapping a control board - and most jobs are done in one visit. We’re an independent Linear service provider, which means we fix your opener on site rather than telling you to call an 800 number. If you’ve got a Linear gate that’s groaning, drifting, or refusing to close, call (817) 241-4067 and a live person answers.
This page is for Arlington homeowners who own a Linear opener - the LDO50, the APeX series, the old GTO/DC units still kicking around - and need a repair guy who knows which failure is which. We service all of it, with on-site welding and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job.
How Linear Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
Linear openers are workhorses, but they fail in predictable ways once they’ve been out in Arlington heat and humidity for a few years. Here’s what we actually find when we open them up:
- APeX series limit switch drift. The APeX line uses internal limit cams that wear flat over time, so the gate starts stopping six inches short or over-traveling past the latch. The board doesn’t know anything’s wrong - it just trusts the cam. We disassemble the head unit, dress or replace the cam, and reset the travel limits the way the factory intended, not the way the last guy guessed.
- LDO50 won’t reverse on obstruction. The LDO50’s current-sensing circuit gets lazy as the motor ages. The gate will happily close on a trash can or a kid’s bike because the amp draw never crosses the threshold the board expects. We test the motor’s actual draw under load, clean the contacts, and if the sensing circuit is shot we recommend the repair before someone gets pinned.
- Old GTO/DC battery-swollen control boxes. Those classic GTO/DC units Linear absorbed years ago sat out in metal boxes baking in Arlington sun. The SLA battery swells, cracks the board mounts, and corrodes every terminal in sight. We replace the battery with a properly spec’d unit, neutralize the acid damage, and re-seal the enclosure so it doesn’t happen again next August.
- Hinge post rot masquerading as opener trouble. Linear openers get blamed for gates that sag because the opener strains against a hinge post that’s losing its footing. The post is usually fine above ground and hollow below the soil line. We weld in place, add a post sleeve or brace, and bring the gate back to level before the opener burns itself out fighting the bind.
- Lightning strikes through the transformer. Linear control boards have a single transformer that takes the brunt of every North Texas thunderstorm surge. We see the telltale scorch mark on the board and a puddle of melted varnish. The fix is a new board, but we also add a surge-rated disconnect and re-check the ground path so the next storm doesn’t cost you another $300.
Our Linear Gate Repair Process
Here’s how a Linear job actually goes when you call us:
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You call, we answer. A live person picks up at (817) 241-4067. You describe the symptom, we ask the right questions, and we schedule a time that works - not a four-hour window.
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We show up and diagnose. Hal or a crew member arrives in a company truck, walks the gate, cycles it, and opens the Linear unit. You get a straight answer about what failed and why, in plain English.
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Parts decision made together. If a Linear part is still available as OEM and it makes sense, we use it. If the OEM part is backordered or priced like it’s made of gold, we tell you about a quality aftermarket option and let you decide. No surprise parts, no invoice padding.
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We fix it on site. Most Linear repairs happen right in your driveway. Welding, hinge rebuilds, board swaps, limit resets - all done there. We don’t haul your gate off unless it’s truly necessary.
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We test it properly. Five full open-close cycles, obstruction tests in both directions, and a watchful eye on the auto-reverse. If it doesn’t pass, we don’t leave.
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You get the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we touched acts up within 90 days, one call brings us back. That’s it, no fine print.
What Linear Gate Repair Costs in Arlington
Straight numbers for Arlington Linear owners:
- Limit switch or cam replacement: $160-$260
- Control board replacement (OEM or aftermarket): $240-$490
- Battery and corrosion cleanup (GTO/DC units): $180-$320
- Hinge or post repair with on-site welding: $220-$450 per hinge, depending on access and age
- Full opener diagnostic when you’re not sure what’s wrong: $95, credited toward the repair
What moves the price is parts availability and how much rust or damage we find once we open it up. You’ll get an exact price before we touch a tool, and that price doesn’t change at the door. No trip charge inside the county, and $40 off any repair over $200. Call (817) 241-4067 for a free estimate.
Why Arlington Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for Linear Work
We’ve been repairing gates around Arlington since 2001. Hal Gatewood’s name is on the shop, the address is published, and the same person who quotes your job is usually the one turning the wrench. We weld on site instead of swapping parts that don’t need swapping, and we stand behind every job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a Linear opener is beyond the point of cost-effective repair, we’ll tell you that too - and we work on LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing as well, so you get an honest comparison, not a sales pitch for the only brand we stock. Seniors and veterans get 10% off, permanently. A free second opinion on any written estimate is yours if you ask.
FAQs
As an independent Linear service provider, we can’t extend or preserve a Linear factory warranty, and any repair done after the factory warranty period is on you regardless of who does it. If your opener is still under warranty, call Linear directly first for covered parts. If you’re out of warranty, which is most of the older LDO50 and APeX units we see in Arlington, our repair won’t hurt anything and we guarantee our own work for 90 days.
Yes, but sometimes it takes creativity. Genuine Linear/GTO DC series boards and remotes are getting scarce, especially the discontinued blue board with the ribbon connector. We keep a stock of tested used boards and know which aftermarket suppliers have new-old-stock that actually works. If we can’t get the part in a reasonable window, we’ll tell you straight and give you your options.
That’s almost always a current-sensing circuit issue on LDO50 series units with worn motors, or a binding hinge that trips the safety. The opener thinks it’s hit an obstruction and gives up. We test the gate’s free movement first, because a sagging gate binds exactly at mid-travel, then we test motor draw. Fixing the hinge usually costs less than chasing the board.
If you call before noon, we can often get to you the same day, and we answer the phone around the clock. A gate stuck open is a security problem, not just an inconvenience, so we prioritize those calls. You won’t get a voicemail - you’ll get a live person and an honest arrival window.
If the gear train isn’t stripped and the board hasn’t been fried by lightning, an old Linear is usually worth fixing. They’re simple machines with parts that wear, not mysteries that need replacing. We only recommend replacement when the opener has failed in a way that would cost more than 60% of a new unit, and we’ll show you the invoice to prove it. Call (817) 241-4067 and we’ll walk through it.
Just give Hal Gatewood a call - he’ll pick up.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner, Gatewood Fence & Gate at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Arlington and nearby areas.