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FAAC Gate Motor & Opener in Sherman Oaks: What to Know First

We repair and install FAAC gate motors and openers throughout Sherman Oaks, and most jobs are done in a single visit. Typical repair turnaround is same-day or next-day once we diagnose it, because we keep common FAAC components on the truck and weld on site when a bracket or mount has failed. Pricing runs honestly: we quote the job before any work starts, and that quote holds. If you own a FAAC swing or slide gate in Sherman Oaks and it’s acting up, call (818) 873-5061 and we’ll talk through what you’re seeing.

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How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• FAAC 400 Series operators: hydraulic fluid leaks at the cylinder seals. These are workhorse operators, but after 8 to 12 years in Sherman Oaks heat, the seals harden and weep. Owners see a slow gate and a small puddle under the operator. We replace the seals and fluid rather than quoting a full operator swap, which saves most people well over a thousand dollars compared to what a replacement-first shop will pitch.
• FAAC S418 and S450 slide motors: worn limit-switch cams. The gate drifts past its stop point or reverses mid-travel. It’s almost never the motor itself. We reset or replace the cams, then run the gate through twenty full cycles to confirm it lands in the same spot every time.
• FAAC 844 and C720 control boards: capacitor failure after power surges. The Sherman Oaks grid flickers, and these boards don’t forgive it. Symptoms include the gate opening but not closing, or a dead keypad that still has power. We test the board in place, replace failed capacitors when that’s all it is, and keep new boards in stock for the times it’s not.
• FAAC swing-arm geometry: improper installation of the drive arm. We open up FAAC gates in Sherman Oaks where another outfit mounted the arm at the wrong radius or on a sagging post. The gate binds, the operator strains, and the motor burns out early. We correct the mount, weld reinforcement where the post needs it, and the operator stops fighting the gate.
• FAAC photocell and safety-edge wiring: chewed or sun-brittle low-voltage runs. Rodents and Southern California UV do a number on that thin wiring run along the fence line. Gate reverses for no reason or won’t close without holding the button. We run new direct-burial rated wire, sleeve it, and test the safety reversal with a real obstruction.

Our FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Process

1. 1
   You call, a person answers. Day or night, it’s us. We ask what the gate is doing, what FAAC model you have if you know it, and we schedule a window we’ll actually hit.
2. 2
   We diagnose in your driveway. We open the operator housing, check voltages at the board, test the motor windings, and look at the mechanical side: hinges, posts, chain or arm geometry. FAAC failures are often mechanical stress showing up as electrical symptoms.
3. 3
   We decide OEM or quality aftermarket with you. FAAC OEM parts are excellent, but some aftermarket equivalents are just as good for less money, especially on consumables like capacitors and seals. We’re straight about which is which and never sell a part you don’t need.
4. 4
   We fix it right there. Most FAAC repairs happen in the driveway. We weld brackets, replace boards, re-wire safety edges, whatever the diagnosis calls for. Your gate stays on your property and you watch the work happen.
5. 5
   We test hard. Obstruction reversal, force settings, limit stops, manual release, full-cycle runs. If it doesn’t behave, we keep working until it does.
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   We hand you the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something’s not right within 90 days, one call brings us back. No charge, no runaround.

What FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Sherman Oaks

• FAAC control board replacement: $280-$520 depending on model and OEM vs aftermarket
• FAAC hydraulic seal service (400 Series): $190-$340
• FAAC limit switch / cam repair or replacement: $120-$240
• FAAC photocell or safety edge replacement: $95-$210 per sensor or edge
• FAAC swing or slide motor full replacement: $950-$2,400 installed, depending on series and driveway scope

What moves the price: whether it’s a board fix or a full motor swap, OEM versus quality aftermarket parts, and whether bracketry needs on-site welding. Sherman Oaks driveways with steep slopes or decorative iron gates add labor. You’ll get a fixed price before we touch a wrench, and there’s no trip charge anywhere inside the county. Call (818) 873-5061 for a number on your specific FAAC model.

Why Sherman Oaks Homeowners Call Gatewood Fence & Gate for FAAC Work

We’ve been fixing gates in Sherman Oaks since 2001, and our name is on the shop. Hal Gatewood’s phone number is the one you call, and if he’s not the one under your gate panel, it’s someone from his crew who was trained by him. We’re an independent FAAC service provider, not a factory affiliate, which means we can recommend the parts that actually make sense for your situation without a corporate script. When a FAAC unit is a lost cause, we’ll tell you straight and we can quote you a LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, or DoorKing replacement with the same 90-Day Done Right Promise behind it. The guarantee is in writing, every job. The person who shows up has a name, and you’ll see that name again at the hardware store.

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