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AfterFAAC Gate Motor & Opener in University Park: What to Know First
FAAC gate motor and opener repair in University Park typically runs $240 to $680 depending on whether we’re replacing a control board, a capacitor, or the full operator head. Most FAAC jobs in University Park are completed same-day or next-day, and we quote the price upfront before any work starts so there’s no surprise at the door. If your FAAC gate won’t open, won’t close, or is grinding and reversing, call (936) 296-2568 and we’ll walk through what you’re seeing before we even roll a truck.
This page is for University Park homeowners with a FAAC swing or slide gate that’s acting up. We’re an independent FAAC service provider, not a factory warranty shop, which means we fix what’s actually broken instead of reading you a script about replacement. Hal Gatewood has been fixing gates in this part of Dallas since 2001, and his shop is down the road with his name on it.
- Independent FAAC service - we diagnose and repair, not upsell replacements
- Same-day or next-day for most University Park FAAC repairs
- Upfront written price - quoted and agreed before we touch a bolt
- 90-Day Done Right Promise stamped in writing on every job
- Call (936) 296-2568 - a live person answers, 24/7
How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
FAAC builds solid machines, but University Park’s heat and the stop-start abuse of daily cycles expose the same weak points year after year. Here’s what we actually find when we open up a FAAC operator:
- FAAC 400 and 402 swing operators - capacitor failure in July and August. The Texas sun pushes the operator housing past 140 degrees, and the start capacitor is usually the first thing to cook. The gate starts humming but won’t move, or it inches and trips. We replace the capacitor with a heat-rated unit and check the thermal overload circuit while we’re in there.
- FAAC 750 and 760 slide operators - limit switch drift. These two get called out for “the gate stops short” or “it slams at the end of travel.” It’s not a programming issue most of the time. The mechanical limit cams wear or move slightly, and the gate’s stopping point drifts a few inches every month. We reset and lock the cams, then run a full cycle test in both directions.
- FAAC E024U and S700H control boards - phantom tripping after storms. University Park gets some proper lightning and power flickers. FAAC boards are sensitive to voltage spikes, and a common symptom is the gate opening on its own or refusing to respond until the breaker cycles. We install a surge suppressor at the operator head and verify the board isn’t cooked before we hand it back.
- FAAC 390 and 412 - hydraulic fluid leaks mistaken for motor failure. These hydraulic operators leak at the hose fittings after years of pressure cycles. The homeowner thinks the motor’s burned out because the gate moves slow or groans mid-stroke. Half the time it’s a $18 fitting and a fluid top-off, not a new pump. We reseal the fitting, refill with the correct FAAC hydraulic fluid, and clean the mess the last guy left.
- FAAC B680H and C720 slide motors - gearbox wear from misaligned tracks. If the gate track is out of level by even a quarter inch over fifteen feet, the drive gear takes the abuse. We see scored output shafts and howling gearboxes on FAAC slides that were installed without a track survey. We realign the track first, then rebuild or replace the gear so it doesn’t eat itself again.
One thing we won’t do: slap a universal aftermarket board into a FAAC unit and call it done. OEM boards cost more but they talk to the safety edges, the loop detector, and the encoder the way FAAC intended. We’ll tell you the price for both and let you decide, but we’ll be honest about which one we’d put on our own gate.
Our FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Process
Here’s what a FAAC repair looks like when you call us, from the first ring to the final test:
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You call, a person answers. We ask what the gate is doing - humming, clicking, dead, reversing, grinding. That tells us which parts to bring before we leave the shop.
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We arrive on time and look before we touch. We check the operator, the power feed, the safety edges, the hinges, and the track. A FAAC motor that’s “failing” is often a gate that’s binding and making the motor work triple-time.
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You get a written price before any wrench turns. If it’s a $40 capacitor, you’ll know. If it’s a $600 board, you’ll know that too. We don’t start until you say go.
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We fix the real problem. OEM FAAC parts when it matters, quality aftermarket when it doesn’t, and on-site welding if we’re dealing with a broken mount or a cracked hinge plate.
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We test it like it’s our own gate. Full cycle test, safety edge check, manual release check, and a five-minute watch to make sure it’s not going to throw a fault the second we pull out of the driveway.
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You get the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something’s not right, one call brings us back. No runaround, no “that’s a different department.”
That last step matters more than the first five. Hand me your number and I’ll call you back - same day, every time.
What FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Costs in University Park
Straight numbers, because that’s how we do things:
- FAAC service call and diagnostic: $85, waived entirely if you approve the repair
- Capacitor or minor electrical repair: $140 to $260
- Control board replacement (OEM FAAC): $380 to $650
- Limit switch or cam reset: $120 to $240
- Full operator head replacement: $680 to $1,150 installed
- Hydraulic fitting and fluid service: $180 to $320
What moves the price is the model you’ve got, whether the board is salvageable, and how much of the mechanical side we have to correct before the motor can do its job. We don’t charge by the hour for FAAC work in University Park - we quote the job and that’s the job. Free estimates, no trip charge inside the county, and $40 off any repair over $200. Call (936) 296-2568 for an exact quote.
Why University Park Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Work
Because we’re still here. We’ve been fixing gates in University Park since 2001, and the name on the shop is the name on the invoice. Hal Gatewood grew up not far from Goar Park, so when he says he knows these neighborhoods, he means he’s been stuck in traffic on Hillcrest with a load of gate parts in the back and a homeowner waiting on him. That’s a different kind of accountability.
We fix FAAC units properly, but we also service LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so if your property has more than one brand we can handle the whole place in one trip. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every job. Real people answer the phone 24/7 - not a voicemail, not a call queue three states away. And if you want to look us in the eye, the shop address is published. We’re not hard to find.
FAQs
Most FAAC repairs in University Park are completed same-day or next-day. We stock common FAAC capacitors, limit switches, and control boards on the truck, and we answer the phone 24/7 so we can diagnose over the phone before we arrive. Call (936) 296-2568 and tell us what the gate is doing - that tells us which parts to bring.
We prefer OEM FAAC parts for control boards, encoders, and safety components because they integrate properly and keep your system behaving the way FAAC designed it. For basic wear items like capacitors and fuses, we use quality aftermarket parts when they’re equal or better and cost you less. You’ll get the price for both options before any work starts.
If your FAAC operator is still under manufacturer warranty, work by an independent service provider can affect coverage depending on the warranty terms. We’re upfront about that, and we’ll tell you if a factory warranty claim makes more sense before we touch anything. We’re not an authorized FAAC service provider, and we don’t pretend to be.
Repair makes sense when the issue is electrical - a bad capacitor, a failing board, a drifted limit switch. Replacement makes sense when the gearbox is scored, the hydraulic pump is leaking internally, or the operator is 15-plus years old and you’ve already put money into it twice this year. We’ll show you exactly what we’re seeing and let you make the call with real information, not a sales pitch.
Yes. Most of the FAAC work we do in University Park is on systems installed by someone else. We fix what’s broken, correct what was done wrong, and leave you with a gate that cycles clean. Estimates are free, and $40 off any repair over $200.
Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Gate Motor & Opener in University Park
If your FAAC gate is acting up, don’t wait until it’s stuck half-open at 10 p.m. Call (936) 296-2568 for a free estimate on FAAC gate motor and opener repair in University Park. Hal answers the phone, the price is agreed before we start, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing. We’ve been fixing gates here since 2001, and we’ll be here the next time you need us.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner, Gatewood Fence & Gate at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving University Park and nearby areas.