Common Gate Motor Problems
Our expert Strand security team help you fix gate motors that won't open or close. Gate motors fail due to electrical supply issues or tripped breakers, faulty remote controls with dead batteries, safety beam sensors blocked or misaligned, limit switches that need adjustment, worn drive gears or chains, motor overheating from excessive use, control board failures, or the gate itself binding on the track. Load shedding can also disrupt settings and trip protection circuits.
Emergency Manual Override
Most gate motors have a manual release mechanism. If you are stuck outside, someone inside can release the motor and manually push the gate. If you are stuck inside, the release is usually accessible from inside. We can guide you through this over the phone for immediate access, then come to repair the motor so it operates properly again.
Our Gate Motor Repair Service
We respond to gate motor emergencies quickly. We test the power supply and electrical connections, check and replace remote batteries, align or clean safety beams, adjust limit switches and force settings, replace worn gears or chains, test the motor for faults, repair or replace control boards, and lubricate and adjust the gate mechanism. We carry common spare parts for most gate motor brands.
Preventive Maintenance
Regular gate motor maintenance prevents most breakdowns. We recommend annual servicing including lubricating moving parts, checking electrical connections, testing safety features, adjusting settings, inspecting for wear, and cleaning tracks and wheels. This extends motor life and prevents you being stuck when you need access urgently. We offer maintenance contracts for automatic gates.