US Automatic Gate Repair in McKinney, TX

Common problems with US Automatic solar and battery gate openers

• Battery will not hold a charge

  The battery is the most common failure on solar and DC openers. Heat shortens its life, and a battery that tests fine can still fail under the load of a full cycle.

• Solar panel not keeping up

  A dirty, shaded or undersized panel cannot replace what each cycle uses, especially on short winter days. The gate works for a while, then slows and stops.

• Arm or bracket worked loose

  Kit openers are often mounted to wood posts or light brackets. As the bolts loosen, the arm angle changes and the gate stops short, slams or will not latch.

• Gate too heavy for the opener

  A long or solid gate can be more than a light-duty opener was built for. It may work at first, then stall in wind or as the motor wears.

What to tell us when you call

Find the label on the operator, usually inside the cover or on the side of the housing, and read us the brand, model and serial number. Then tell us:

• Whether the gate is powered by solar, a battery charger or both
• Roughly how long and heavy the gate is
• What happens when you press the remote: nothing, a click, or a partial move

Related services: gate opener repair, automatic gate repair and emergency gate repair.