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AfterFAAC Gate Motor & Opener in Denton: What to Know First
FAAC gate motor and opener service in Denton usually runs $180 to $420 for most repairs, and we can typically have your gate working again within 24 hours of your call. That’s the honest range before we see the gate, not a teaser price that changes when the truck pulls up. We’re an independent FAAC service provider, which means we answer to you in Denton, not to a corporate warranty desk. If your FAAC 400, 412, 750, 844, or C720 isn’t doing what it should, call (940) 394-8744 and a live person picks up.
This page is for the Denton homeowner who already owns a FAAC gate motor and wants someone who knows the brand, not someone who’s going to read the manual upside down in the driveway. Hal Gatewood grew up just off Loop 288 on the north side of Denton, and he’s been wrenching on gates since before some of these models shipped. If you want a second opinion, drive to the shop and look us in the eye.
How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- FAAC 400 Series capacitor failure: The 400 series is a compact workhorse on residential swing gates across Denton, but its start capacitor gives out after years of North Texas heat. The symptom is a motor that hums but doesn’t move, or moves slower every cycle until it stops. A cheap capacitor swap often restores full torque, but we test it under load before calling it done.
- FAAC 844 limit switch drift: The 844 controls a lot of heavier slide gates, and its limit switches can drift over time, so the gate stops short or overshoots the post. We re-set and re-secure the limits rather than just deleting the fault from memory. If the switches are worn, we replace them same visit.
- FAAC 750 hydraulic pump leaks: On larger estate gates, the 750’s hydraulic pump can develop a slow weep at a fitting after years of thermal cycling. The gate still moves, but it leaves a stain under the housing and gradually loses pressure. We re-seal or replace the fitting and top off the system with the correct fluid, not whatever’s in the truck.
- C720 control board relay burn: The C720 board’s relay that fires the motor can arc and burn its contacts, especially on gates that open and close several times a day. You’ll hear the board click but the motor won’t fire. We replace the relay or the board depending on condition, and we check the wiring for a root cause before we load a new part.
- Battery backup failure on FAAC 412: Denton storms knock out power enough that the 412’s battery backup gets used, and when the battery dies quietly, the gate behaves erratically or won’t respond at all. We test the battery, replace it if it’s below voltage, and verify the charging circuit is actually recharging it.
Our FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Process
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You call (940) 394-8744. A live human answers. We ask what the gate did when it stopped, what model you have if you know it, and whether it’s your only way in. Emergencies move to the front.
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We show up and diagnose. We check the motor, board, wiring, and limit settings in that order. Most FAAC calls are electrical, so we bring a meter and a spare set of eyes for bad connections.
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We quote a number and you approve it. The price is stated before we touch a single screw. No surprises at the end. If we find something else while working, we call first.
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Parts: OEM or quality aftermarket. On a FAAC gate motor, we use OEM parts when a board or motor is involved, and aftermarket when it’s a capacitor or switch that’s functionally identical. We’ll tell you which one and why before we install it.
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We run the gate through full cycles. Open, close, obstacle test, manual release. If it doesn’t pass every cycle cleanly, we’re not done.
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We leave the site clean and the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we touched acts up, one call brings us back. No runaround.
What FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Denton
Here’s what we see most on FAAC jobs in Denton:
- Capacitor replacement on 400 series: $85 to $150
- Limit switch repair or reset on 844: $120 to $220
- Battery replacement for 412 backup: $140 to $230
- Control board relay repair on C720: $210 to $360
- Full hydraulic pump re-seal on 750: $320 to $480
- Complete FAAC motor replacement: $550 to $950 installed
What moves the price is mainly the part cost and how much of the gate we have to disassemble to reach it. Every quote is given and agreed before work starts. Estimates are free, and if you have a written estimate from another Denton company, bring it in for a free second opinion. Call (940) 394-8744.
Why Denton Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Work
We’ve been owner-operated in Denton since 2001, and Hal’s name is on every invoice. That matters when a gate motor dies at 7 a.m. and you need to get a car out. We repair FAAC systems people tell us to replace, because a $150 capacitor beats a $900 motor when the motor is still good. We’ve brought enough FAAC 400s and 844s back from the dead to know where to look first.
We also work on LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so if you have more than one gate or a neighbor with a different brand, we’re already the shop that knows your street. Every FAAC job includes our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing, and a live person answers the phone around the clock. No voicemail, no dispatch queue, no three-state-away call center. The name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road.
FAQs
Yes, in most cases. Same-day FAAC repair in Denton depends on the parts your model needs, and we keep common 400, 844, and 412 parts in the truck. Call (940) 394-8744 with your gate symptoms and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.
Independent service doesn’t automatically void a manufacturer warranty, and if your FAAC unit is still under warranty, we’ll tell you whether the repair qualifies for a factory claim before we do anything. For out-of-warranty units, our 90-Day Done Right Promise covers our workmanship.
If the motor itself is burned out, replacement often makes sense. If the failure is a capacitor, relay, limit switch, or battery, repair is almost always cheaper and gets you years more service. We’ll show you the failed part and explain what we found before you spend a dollar.
Yes. We install new FAAC motors and configure them for your gate’s weight, swing or slide direction, and safety settings. Installation is measured, ordered, and scheduled, so we give you a free measure and a written price up front. Call (940) 394-8744 to set up a visit.
Capacitor failure on the 400 series, without question. North Texas heat shortens capacitor life, and a humming motor is almost always the giveaway. We stock replacements and usually have it swapped in under an hour.
Leave your gate better than we found it, anything less and we haven’t done our job. Call (940) 394-8744 for a free estimate on FAAC gate motor and opener work in Denton.
Written by Hal Gatewood, Owner, Gatewood Fence & Gate at Gatewood Fence & Gate, serving Denton and nearby areas.