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

FAAC gate motor and opener repair in Burleson typically costs between $220 and $480 for most service calls, with full motor replacements running higher depending on the model and swing of the gate. We complete most FAAC diagnostics and repairs in a single visit because our trucks carry the common parts for the FAAC 400, 412, 750, and 770 series. The price you’re quoted is the price you pay, agreed before we turn a single bolt.

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This page is for Burleson homeowners with a FAAC opener on a driveway or estate gate who want straight answers about what’s failing, what it costs, and whether it’s worth fixing. If your gate is misbehaving right now, call (469) 564-8046 and Victor Salinas or one of our techs will talk you through what you’re seeing.

How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

FAAC builds a solid operator, but every brand has its patterns. Here’s what we see on FAAC gate motor and opener jobs across Burleson, from the older 400 series still hanging on after twenty years to newer 770 and 390 models.

• Capacitor failure on the FAAC 400 and 412 series. The 400 series is a workhorse, but the start capacitor is the first thing to go, especially after years of Johnson County heat. The symptom is a gate that hums but won’t move, or moves a few inches and quits. It’s a $15 to $40 part and about an hour of labor, far cheaper than a new motor. Some companies quote a full motor replacement on this failure. We don’t, because we test the capacitor before we sell you anything.
• Limit switch drift on FAAC 750 and 770 hydraulic operators. Hydraulic FAACs are smooth and quiet, but the limit switches that tell the gate where to stop can drift out of adjustment over time. You’ll see the gate slam at the end of travel or stop short of the post. On a FAAC that’s been in service for a decade, the oil inside can also break down, which makes the gate move slower in winter. We check both the switch positions and the fluid condition during any 750 or 770 service call.
• Photocell and safety edge nuisance trips on all FAAC lines. A gate that starts to close, then reverses and opens again is almost always a misaligned photo eye or a worn safety edge. This is one of the most common FAAC service calls we get in Burleson, and it’s rarely the motor. We realign, clean, or replace the sensor, then test the gate through a full cycle to make sure it stays fixed. The safety edges on FAAC gates are a genuine hazard if they’re not working. A gate that doesn’t reverse can injure a person or pet, so we treat any safety-related repair as an emergency.
• Control board corrosion on FAAC 455 D and 391 boards. North Texas gets humidity, and Burleson’s clay soil holds moisture close to the ground. FAAC control boards mounted low in the operator housing can develop corrosion on the terminals. Symptoms are erratic behavior: the gate opens by itself, the remote stops working, or the keypad won’t accept the code. We clean the board where possible, but a corroded 455 D often needs replacement. The board repair versus replace call is one we make honestly, with the price difference laid out before we proceed.
• Gear and piston wear on FAAC 770 and 390 slide motors. Slide gates put constant load on the drive gear, and on FAAC slide operators the nylon gear is designed to wear as a sacrificial part. If your slide gate groans, jerks, or slips while moving, the gear is usually done. Replacing it is a fraction of what a new motor costs. The catch: running the gate on a worn gear too long can damage the rack and the motor itself. When we see this on a Burleson FAAC, we fix it same visit and tell you the truth about how much life the rest of the system has left.

Our FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Process

Here’s how a FAAC gate motor and opener job goes when you call Ironworks Gate Co:

1. 1
   You call, a person answers. No voicemail, no answering service. We ask what the gate is doing, when it started, and what model it is if you know. Victor’s rule: “Tell me what it is doing, and I will tell you what it needs - no guesswork, no runaround.”
2. 2
   We diagnose on site. The tech tests the operator, checks line voltage, inspects the capacitor, limit switches, control board, and safety devices. You get a clear explanation of what’s failed and what caused it.
3. 3
   You get an upfront price. Every cost is quoted before work begins. We tell you whether the fix is a capacitor or a board replacement, whether OEM FAAC parts or a quality aftermarket equivalent makes more sense for your situation, and what the warranty is on each.
4. 4
   We do the repair in one visit. Most FAAC gate motor and opener jobs are finished the same day because we stock the common failure parts on our trucks. When a part does need to be ordered, we tell you the timeline honestly before we leave and schedule the return visit right then.
5. 5
   We test the full cycle. Open, close, obstacle detection, remote, keypad, safety edge. If the gate doesn’t pass every test, we don’t call the job done.
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   You get the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything we touched isn’t right within 90 days, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.

What FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Burleson

We believe in telling you real numbers. Here are the ranges we typically see on FAAC work in Burleson:

• FAAC capacitor replacement: $80-$150
• Limit switch adjustment or replacement: $120-$220
• Photocell or safety edge replacement: $150-$280
• Control board replacement (FAAC 455 D or similar): $300-$650
• Gear replacement on slide motors: $180-$380
• Full FAAC motor replacement (parts and labor): $850-$1,900, depending on the model and gate size

What moves the price: the age of your FAAC, whether parts are still in production, the size and weight of your gate, and whether the wiring to the operator is original. An estimate is free, and the price we quote is the price on the bill. Call (469) 564-8046 and we’ll give you a square number before we do anything.

Why Burleson Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for FAAC Work

We’re not a general contractor who also does gates. We’re a gate company, full stop. That focus matters when you have a FAAC opener because these machines have specific quirks, and the fourth or fifth FAAC we diagnose in a month teaches us things the first one never could. Victor grew up in Burleson near the old Chisholm Trail Crossing area and has spent decades learning what these operators do when the Texas heat, clay soil, and years of daily cycles take their toll.

We service nine gate automation brands, so if you have a LiftMaster on the driveway gate and a FAAC on the back pasture gate, one visit covers both. And if your FAAC is beyond saving, we’ll tell you straight and show you honest replacement options from FAAC, LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, or DoorKing. Every job is protected by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise, and every call is answered by a real person, 24 hours a day. You also get $50 off any repair over $250 and a permanent 5% Senior and Veteran discount.

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