When should I have my driveway gate serviced?

It is always better to take care of your automatic gate & gate openers before they stop working completely.  If you notice any of the following problems with your driveway gate, it would most likely be a good time to have your gate serviced:

• The chain is very loose (if it is touching the ground then service has been due for a long time...).

• When the driveway gate opens or closes, it is slamming against the post.

• The automatic gate is making a grinding or squeaking noise.

• The electric gate is moving slower then it used to. In any case, it's recommended that you have your driveway gate serviced at least once a year.

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Why did my driveway gate stop working?

There are many different reasons why your automatic driveway gate could need repair...
First of all, your gate opener needs power to run.  Make sure that the gate's electrical breaker is turned on. If you don't have a dedicated breaker for the gate or you don't know where it is, look for signs that your gate opener has power. You should hear a clicking noise coming from the gate opener when you press your remote.

If you established that the gate operator has power, the next step is to make sure nothing is physically interfering with gate's movement...it could be as simple as a stone on the gate track, a plastic bag caught in the gears, etc. If this is the case, your motor might need to be reset.  It's usually a minor repair, and sometimes just turning the power off and on does the trick.

If these tips don't work, then we suggest that you call Lone Legacy Automatic Gates in Houston for further troubleshooting, or to set a time for one of our experience technicians to to come and inspect exactly what kind of gate repair may be needed.  Someone that is not trained to repair automatic gates, can cause more damage if you start messing around with the gate opener and not sure of what you're doing.