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FAAC Gate Repair in Fort Worth: What to Know First

FAAC gate repair in Fort Worth typically costs between $195 and $640 depending on whether we’re replacing a limit switch, rebuilding a hinge, or swapping a failed control board, and most repairs are completed the same day we diagnose the fault. We’re an independent FAAC service provider, not an authorized dealer, which means we have no incentive to steer you toward a new operator when a quality repair will do. This page is for Fort Worth homeowners whose FAAC gate has stopped opening, started grinding, or begun reversing for no reason you can find. If that’s you, call (682) 841-5749 and describe what the gate is doing or not doing. We’ll give you a straight read on what’s likely wrong before we even schedule the visit.

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How FAAC Products Fail – and How We Fix Them

• S800H and S700H hydraulic operator drift: These two lines are everywhere in Fort Worth’s gated communities, and both use hydraulic pumps that gradually lose pressure through worn internal seals. The symptom is a gate that opens fine but sags or drifts back a few inches before the lock engages. Homeowners often assume the hinge is bent. It’s usually the pump bypassing internally, and we can rebuild the pump rather than replace the whole operator.
• C721 and C720 control board relay failure after thunderstorms: Fort Worth gets real lightning, and FAAC control boards are more exposed than most because so many older installations were done without a proper surge suppressor at the board. We regularly see a C721 board that works in manual test mode but won’t respond to remotes or keypads after a nearby strike. The relay is fried, not the whole board. A board-level relay replacement costs far less than a new board.
• E024U and E024S limit switch drift in heat: Texas summer heat causes FAAC limit switch brackets to expand and shift, which is why gates that worked perfectly in March suddenly stop at the wrong point in August. The gate opens 80 percent and reverses, or closes and bounces back. We re-zero the limits and add a temperature-stable mounting shim so the adjustment holds through the next heat wave.
• 844 ER and 770 series hinge wear on heavy iron gates: FAAC operators are durable, but Fort Worth’s heavy decorative iron gates put a lot of load on the hinge post. When homeowners hear a grinding creak and assume the operator is dying, we often find the hinge bearings have worn oval and the gate is dragging slightly, overloading the operator. We rebuild the hinge, re-align the gate, and the FAAC operator goes back to working quietly.
• Kit-based FAAC slide gate photobeam misalignment: Many FAAC slide gate kits in Fort Worth backyards use through-beam photocells that someone, usually a lawn crew or a kid on a bike, nudged out of alignment. The gate refuses to close and beeps as if something is in the way. The fix is realignment and sometimes a better mounting post, not a new operator. We check the beam first because it’s the cheapest thing to fix and the most common false alarm.

Our FAAC Gate Repair Process

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   Call and describe the symptom. You call (682) 841-5749. A live person answers, any hour. You tell us what the gate does or doesn’t do. Cody Beckman or the dispatch lead asks a few pointed questions to narrow the likely fault before the truck rolls.
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   Written diagnosis and written price. The technician arrives, does a full inspection, and writes down exactly what’s wrong and what it costs to fix. That number is yours to approve before any work starts. No parts get ordered, no bolts get turned, until you say yes.
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   Parts decision made together. If the repair needs a part, we walk you through OEM versus quality aftermarket options. With FAAC, some parts are worth waiting for as OEM. Others, like photocells and certain brackets, have solid aftermarket equivalents that save real money. We never push the expensive option.
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   The repair itself. We do the work carefully and cleanly. Shoe covers and drop cloths are automatic inside the house. If we’re doing an iron gate hinge rebuild, we protect the surrounding driveway and landscaping the same way.
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   Full cycle testing. We run the gate through a full open and close cycle at least ten times, including obstruction tests and remote/keypad function. We don’t call it done until it behaves on every cycle.
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   Cleanup photo and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Before we leave, we take a photo of the cleanup and show it to you. Every FAAC repair is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it isn’t right, we make it right. No argument, no fine print.

What FAAC Gate Repair Costs in Fort Worth

Most FAAC gate repairs in Fort Worth fall into a predictable range once we know the symptom. Here’s what homeowners can expect:

• Limit switch adjustment or replacement: $120 to $260
• Photobeam realignment or replacement: $95 to $240
• Hinge bearing rebuild and gate realignment: $280 to $640
• Control board relay repair: $175 to $380
• Hydraulic pump seal rebuild: $350 to $620
• Full operator replacement (parts and labor): $1,200 to $3,400 depending on the model line and gate weight

What moves the price: the age of your FAAC operator, whether the gate is iron or aluminum, and whether the fault is mechanical, electrical, or both. You’ll see the exact number in writing before we touch anything, and estimates are free. Call (682) 841-5749 for a quote on your specific FAAC model.

Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call Latch and Post Gate Repair Fort Worth for FAAC Work

We’ve been doing this since 2009 as part of the Cedarwell family of independently owned and operated gate specialists. FAAC is a brand we know deep, but we also know LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, which matters when a Fort Worth home has more than one gate or an operator someone retrofitted with a different brand’s board. The point is we diagnose by symptom, not by guessing. If your FAAC gate has been misbehaving and two other companies have thrown parts at it, we’re the ones who’ll find the actual fault. Every job gets a written price before work starts, a cleanup photo before we leave, and a full year under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.

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