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With almost 2 decades worth of experience and being Centurion Systems Certified repairers, you can be assured
that you will get the best service by choosing FGM Automation to do your gate motor repairs.
We carry a vast amount of gate motor parts with us all the time to do the gate motor repairs fast and efficient.
No running back and forth to get the correct parts for your gate motor and leaving your property vulnerable for
any longer than is necessary. We will contact you before we replace any parts on your gate motor to inform you
what the damage is and what the cost will be to replace the broken part.
A faulty PC Board is a likely cause of a gate motor not
working. A good indication if this is probable is to
determine if the break-down occurred after a lightning storm.
Another electronic component is the remote control receiver.
It could form part of the main PC board (newer
motors). It is an add-on unit in many of the older motors.
The safety beams connects to the main PC Board. A faulty beam will allow a gate to open, but not to
close.
The Gearbox on a gate motor can get damaged. The most common
cause is when the weight of the gate becomes too
heavy. This happens mainly when the wheels becomes worn and not replaced soon enough. Regular maintenance
inspections should pick this up.
Sand particles can damage the gate wheel bearings. Keep the gate
area clean from sand build-up. Replace (or have
them replaced) before it’s too late.
Just in case you wondered about the meaning of these words:- the rack is the teeth running at the bottom all
along the gate. The pinion is the gear protruding at the back of the motor that engages with the rack to
make the gate move. Keep your hands and fingers clear from this area!
It may be necessary to replace or adjust the rack and pinion due to wear. You know that it needs attention
when the pinion (gear) turns without the gate moving.
Battery: A gate motor repair could involve the replacement of
the gate motor battery as well. A gate that becomes
sluggish or seems not to have enough energy to complete the full opening cycle probably needs new gate motor
battery.
Every situation is different which makes it impossible to predict the life expectancy of a gate motor
battery.
Load shedding also has a very profound
effect on
gate motor batteries.
Testimonials
FGM Automation are great service providers with professional advice and solutions for your garage door repairs and general maintenance. They are now my go to Automation company."
"Thank you so much for you excellent service. My garage door was fixed this morning.
I really appreciate your fast response to me and keeping me up to date about my request.
Your excellent service and efficient manner you have dealt with me is much appreciated.
Thank you
Kotie"
I have been using Franz and Wendy from FGM Automation for 5-6 years now. They are extremely professional, assist when called upon and provide fantastic after sales service."
"Thank you for the quick response - no wonder people write such nice testimonials about your company!!
Brian"
I have used this friendly and highly competent owner-managed company for both garage door motor and electric fence installations. My experience of them has been only positive, with fair pricing, good quality workmanship and materials and attention to detail."
"Thank you for the great service. The garage door is working the best that it has since it was installed. I
will be sure to get you guys out again.
Thanks
Dirk"
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