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FAAC Gate Repair in Denton: What to Know First

FAAC gate repair in Denton typically runs $180 to $650 depending on whether we’re replacing a capacitor, rebuilding a hinge post, or swapping a failed control board. Most jobs are done the same day, and we quote the price before any work starts - no surprises at the door. If you’ve got a FAAC gate that’s grinding, creeping, or dead quiet when it should be moving, call (940) 394-8744 and we’ll talk through what you’re seeing. This page is for homeowners with FAAC operators installed before 2020 in particular - those units have quirks the newer models don’t share. Hal Gatewood has been working on FAAC equipment in Denton since 2001, and we’re an independent FAAC service provider, not a factory warranty shop. That means we answer to you, not a corporate service bulletin.

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How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• FAAC 400 and 412 operators - capacitor failure. On the older FAAC 400 series, the start capacitor is usually the first thing to go. The gate will hum for a second and then stop, or move a few inches and quit. Heat makes it worse, and Denton summers are hard on capacitors. We test the cap, replace it with the correct microfarad rating, and check the motor windings while we’re in there.
• FAAC 750 and 844 boards - rain intrusion through the top cover. We see this on gates where the plastic cover has warped or the seal dried out. Water gets onto the control board terminals and starts eating the traces. The gate opens by itself at odd hours or won’t respond at all. We clean the corrosion, replace the board if it’s done for, and re-seal the enclosure so it doesn’t happen again in the next thunderstorm.
• FAAC hydraulic operators - low fluid and internal leaks. The FAAC 750 and the older 400 hydraulic models will start moving slower and slower, especially in cold weather. Owners often assume the motor is weak. Most of the time the fluid is low because of a slow internal leak, and the fix is a seal kit and fresh fluid - not a whole new operator. A dealer won’t tell you that because they sell operators. We’d rather fix the one you have.
• FAAC photocells and edge sensors - false triggering from sun glare. Denton’s low winter sun sits right at the sensor height. A gate that reverses for no reason or refuses to close after a few open cycles is often a sun-blinded photocell, not a failing motor. We reposition the cells, install sun shields, and verify alignment with a meter. The sensor itself rarely needs replacing.
• FAAC C720 and C721 - broken limit switch springs. These compact swing operators are common on Denton residential gates, and the limit switch assembly has a tiny spring that fatigues after a few years. The gate slams at the end of travel or stops short and throws an error. It’s a $10 part and about 45 minutes of labor, but you’d be shocked how many people get quoted a full operator replacement for it.

Our FAAC Gate Repair Process

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   You call. A live person answers - no phone tree, no callback wait. Tell us what the gate is doing (or not doing). We’ll ask about the model number if you can find it on the operator cover.
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   We diagnose in the driveway. We bring the meter, the test leads, and the FAAC-specific reference manuals. We don’t guess and we don’t fire the parts cannon. We find the failure before we touch a wrench.
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   You get a firm price upfront. We tell you exactly what we found, what it costs to fix, and what our alternative options are - OEM part or quality aftermarket, repair or replace. You decide before we proceed. No hidden line items.
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   We make the repair on site. Hinge post jacked out of plumb, cracked weld, stripped insert, bad board - all of it gets handled at your gate, not hauled off to a shop. We weld in your driveway when the job calls for it.
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   We test under load. We cycle the gate against the stops, trip the safety sensors, and check travel speed and force. If it doesn’t pass, it doesn’t get called done.
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   You get the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we touched fails in 90 days, one call brings us back. No hoops, no fine print.

What FAAC Gate Repair Costs in Denton

Here’s what we typically see for FAAC work in Denton:

• Start capacitor replacement: $180 - $260
• Photocell realignment or replacement: $140 - $240
• Limit switch spring or switch assembly: $170 - $280
• Control board repair or replacement: $350 - $650
• Hinge or post repair with on-site welding: $280 - $550
• Full operator replacement (parts and labor): $900 - $1,800, depending on the model

The biggest cost drivers are control board age, hinge post condition, and whether the operator is hydraulic or electromechanical. Hydraulic seal work is labor-intensive; board replacement is parts-intensive. We’ll give you the exact number before we turn a screw. Estimates are free, and there’s no trip charge inside the county. Call (940) 394-8744 and we’ll come take a look.

Why Denton Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Work

Hal Gatewood grew up just off Loop 288 on the north side of Denton and has been fixing gates here since 2001. His name is on the shop, and the shop is down the road - that’s the oldest accountability there is. We don’t swap a whole operator when a $10 spring will do. We weld on site, we keep a stock truck with FAAC-common parts, and we stand behind every job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If you’ve got a FAAC that another outfit gave up on, bring us the paperwork and we’ll give you a free second opinion on their estimate. We also service LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so if the decision comes down to switching brands, we’ll tell you straight what fits your gate and your budget.

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