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FAAC Gate Motor & Opener in Prosper: What to Know First

We repair and install FAAC gate motors and openers in Prosper, and we’ve been doing it since before most of these subdivisions had street signs. Most FAAC gate motor repairs in Prosper take us 90 minutes to half a day once we’re on site, depending on whether the board failed or the arms are just out of adjustment. Every job gets a written price before we touch a single bolt, and that price does not change when the work is done. If you own a FAAC swing gate or slide gate in Prosper and it’s acting up, call (979) 291-0947 and talk to a live person about what you’re seeing.

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How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Capacitor failure on FAAC 400 and 402 swing operators. We see this constantly in Prosper: the gate starts moving slower, then hums and stops entirely. The capacitor is a $30 part on most FAAC 400-series units, but it takes a multimeter and ten minutes of testing to confirm. We keep common FAAC capacitors on the truck because it’s the single most common FAAC failure we find in this area.
• Limit switch drift on FAAC 844 slide operators. The 844 is a solid slide motor, but after years of Texas heat cycles the limit switch cams work loose and the gate starts stopping a foot short or slamming into the end stop. That’s a mechanical adjustment, not an electronic one. We re-set the limits and lock the cams down properly, which is the difference between a repair that lasts and one that fails again in six months.
• Rain-damaged control boards on FAAC 391 and 412 units. Prosper gets hard spring storms, and we routinely open FAAC control boxes to find boards with corrosion or moisture damage from a seal that gave up. FAAC boards are not cheap, so before we quote a replacement we test the board on the bench. If it’s just a bad relay or a corroded terminal block, we fix that instead of quoting you a $600 board.
• Lock actuator failures on FAAC C720 and C721 hydraulic operators. The C720 is a workhorse, but we’ve replaced enough failed lock actuators to know the symptom cold: the gate opens fine but won’t stay closed under pressure. A gate that won’t lock is a security problem first and a mechanical problem second. We stock the actuator kits and install them with new seals, not just the actuator by itself.
• Gearbox wear on FAAC S800H slide operators. The S800H is rated for residential slide gates up to 1,800 pounds, but when a concrete driveway settles and the gate track binds even slightly, the gearbox takes the abuse. We check the gear lash and oil condition before assuming the motor is shot. Some shops replace the whole operator when all it needed was gearbox oil and a track alignment.

Our FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Process

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   You call, we answer. You’ll talk to a live person, not a voicemail. We’ll ask what the gate is doing, what model FAAC you have if you know it, and when you need it looked at.
2. 2
   We show up ready. We carry common FAAC parts on the truck: capacitors, limit switch cams, relays, and a few complete boards for the 400 and 844 series. That means most FAAC jobs are done in one trip.
3. 3
   We diagnose in front of you. We test voltage, check the arms or chain, open the control box, and tell you exactly what failed and why. If the fix is a $40 adjustment and not a $400 part, that’s what we tell you.
4. 4
   We quote before we turn a wrench. The price is written, explained, and agreed to before any work starts. OEM FAAC parts when the warranty matters, quality aftermarket when the OEM part is overpriced plastic and you’re past warranty. We tell you the difference and let you decide.
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   We repair, then test. After the fix we cycle the gate at least ten times, check the safety edges and photo eyes, and watch how it opens and closes under full load. If it doesn’t pass, we’re not done.
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   You get the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the same problem comes back within 90 days, we come back and make it right. No fine print, no runaround.

What FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Prosper

Here’s what we actually charge for common FAAC work in Prosper, as of this writing:

• Capacitor replacement (FAAC 400/402): $180-$280 installed
• Limit switch reset and adjustment (FAAC 844): $150-$250
• Control board replacement (FAAC 391/412): $450-$750 depending on the board
• Lock actuator replacement (FAAC C720): $350-$550 installed
• Full operator replacement (FAAC 844 or S800H): $1,800-$3,200 installed, including new safety edges and a full test

What moves the price: whether we’re repairing a board or replacing it, whether the gate itself is binding and needs track or hinge work first, and whether we’re dealing with OEM FAAC parts or a quality aftermarket alternative. Every estimate is free, and you’ll know the number before we start. Call (979) 291-0947 and we’ll quote it straight.

Why Prosper Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Work

Hal Gatewood has been fixing gates in and around Prosper since 2001, back when this whole area was mostly pasture and everybody knew everybody at the Kroger on Preston Road. He picked up the trade at Collin College over in McKinney and never really looked back. Most folks in Gentle Creek and the surrounding neighborhoods know Hal because he showed up after some other outfit left a gate motor wired wrong and a hinge set crooked, and he cleaned it up without making a big deal of it. That’s the way we work. If your FAAC operator is beyond saving, we also service LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, which means you’ll get an honest answer about whether to repair what you have or replace it with something that fits. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is on every invoice, and a live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hand me your number and I’ll call you before I pull up - that way you’re not standing in the driveway waiting on me.

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