Learning Center · Maintenance Tips

Keep your gate out of trouble.

Most major gate repairs start as small, preventable issues. Here's what we recommend to every gate owner.

1

Watch and listen monthly

Cycle the gate and pay attention. New noises, hesitation, or a change in speed are the earliest warnings you'll get.

2

Keep photo eyes clean and aligned

Wipe lenses and clear webs, leaves, and dirt every few weeks. Blocked eyes are the #1 cause of "gate won't close" calls.

3

Clear the track and gate path

Leaves, mulch, ice, and debris in a slide gate track strain the motor every single cycle. Keep the path clear year-round.

4

Test safety devices quarterly

With the gate closing, block the photo eye — the gate should stop and reverse immediately. If it doesn't, stop using the gate and call us.

5

Mind the battery backup

Backup batteries fade in Georgia heat. If your gate dies with the power, the battery likely needed replacing a year ago.

6

Get professional service annually

A yearly Gate Health Check covers lubrication, force settings, safety testing, and wear inspection — the stuff that prevents 2 AM stuck-gate calls.

Due for a Gate Health Check?

Regular service is cheaper than waiting for a breakdown — get on the schedule.