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

FAAC gate motor and opener repair in Kennedale typically runs $180 to $480 depending on whether it’s a control board, capacitor, or full motor swap, and most jobs are done in one visit. We’re an independent FAAC service provider, not a factory rep, which means we fix what’s actually broken instead of selling you a replacement you don’t need. If your FAAC opener is dead, grinding, or opening on its own, call (817) 286-7391 and a live person will answer, day or night.

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This page is for FAAC owners in Kennedale, Arlington, Mansfield, and the south Tarrant County corridor who want a straight answer on what’s wrong, what it costs, and whether it’s worth fixing. Victor Salinas and our techs work on FAAC 400, 412, 415, 770, and C720/C721 operators every week, so we know exactly where these units fail and what it takes to make them run like new again.

How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Capacitor failure on the 400 and 412 swing operators. This is the most common FAAC failure we see in Kennedale, and it’s almost always the same story: the gate hums but won’t move, or it starts slow and trips the overload. The capacitor sits in a sealed housing that holds heat, and after 6 to 10 Texas summers, it dries out and loses its rating. We test it under load, and if it’s weak, we replace it with a fresh unit rather than letting the motor fight itself, which is what burns out windings.
• Control board relay chatter on the 415 and 770 series. The FAAC boards are generally well-built, but the relays that switch the motor direction get pitted over thousands of cycles. The symptom is a gate that jerks, reverses mid-travel, or occasionally just stops dead. Some shops quote a whole new board for this. We clean and re-seat the relay contacts first, and if the board itself is failing, we’ll tell you straight before ordering parts.
• Limit switch drift on the C720 and C721 slide operators. These units use magnetic limit sensors, and after years of vibration and the occasional bump from a delivery truck, the magnets shift out of position. The gate will open too far, slam into the post, or stop a foot short of closed. It’s a ten-minute adjustment if it’s just drift; if the magnet holder has cracked, we replace that bracket rather than the whole limit assembly.
• Water intrusion in the junction box on older 400-series installs. Kennedale gets real gully-washers, and a lot of FAAC installs from the early 2000s have junction boxes that were never sealed properly. Water gets in, corrodes the terminal strip, and you get intermittent operation that gets worse every time it rains. We open the box, clean or replace the strip, and re-seal it with proper gasket material. It’s a small job that saves you from chasing ghosts.
• Gearbox wear on the 770 hydraulic operators. The 770 runs a hydraulic pump and ram, and if the oil level drops or the seals age out, the gate moves slower and slower until it won’t move at all. People assume the motor is dead. Half the time it’s a $40 seal kit and fresh hydraulic fluid. We pressure-test the system before condemning anything.

Our FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Process

Here’s how a FAAC service call works with us, from the first ring to the last bolt:

1. 1
   We answer the phone. No voicemail tree, no callback queue. You tell us what the gate is doing, or not doing, and we schedule a time that works. If it’s an emergency and the gate is stuck open or won’t close, we treat it like the security problem it is.
2. 2
   On-site diagnostic. Our tech arrives in a marked truck, walks the gate through a full cycle, and opens the operator housing. We test voltage at the board, check capacitor health with a meter, and inspect the mechanical side: hinges, gears, chain or ram, and limit sensors.
3. 3
   Straight answer on parts. We tell you exactly what failed and why. If the fix calls for a part, we talk through OEM FAAC versus a quality aftermarket equivalent and let you decide. Our position is simple: where the part takes the load, we recommend OEM. Where it’s a simple switch or seal, aftermarket is often just as good and less money. We never mark up parts in secret.
4. 4
   Price before work. You get a firm number on labor and parts before we turn a single bolt. That number does not change unless we find something else broken and you approve it first. No surprises on the invoice, ever.
5. 5
   The repair and the test. We fix the unit, then cycle the gate ten to fifteen times in both directions, check the safety edges, adjust the force settings, and make sure the auto-close timing is right. If it’s a swing gate, we lube and check the hinges while we’re in there.
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   Cleanup and the promise. We leave the area cleaner than we found it, show you what we did, and hand you our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it acts up within 90 days, we come back and make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.

What FAAC Gate Motor & Opener Costs in Kennedale

Here’s what FAAC work runs in this part of Tarrant County, based on what we’ve actually billed over the last few years:

• Capacitor replacement (400/412/415): $180 to $260 installed.
• Limit switch or magnet adjustment (C720/C721): $140 to $220.
• Control board replacement (415/770): $380 to $650 depending on the board revision.
• Hydraulic seal kit and fluid service (770): $260 to $420.
• Full motor or operator replacement: $1,100 to $2,400 installed, depending on the model and whether we’re reusing existing brackets and wiring.

What moves the price is parts availability, how much of the old bracket and wiring we can salvage, and whether the job is a straight swap or a reconfiguration. We always quote the price before we start. Call (817) 286-7391 and we’ll give you a free estimate over the phone or schedule a site visit. You’ll also want to ask about our $50 off any repair over $250.

Why Kennedale Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for FAAC Work

We’ve been working on driveway gates in this area since 1984, and we’ve seen every brand of opener come and go. FAAC is one of the better-built Italian operators out there, but it’s only as good as the person who installs and services it. Our techs are trained on nine gate-automation brands, including FAAC, LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing, so when we show up for a FAAC job, we’re not learning on your gate. Most FAAC repairs are done in a single visit. The price is settled before we start, and every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Victor Salinas grew up here, trained at Tarrant County College’s Southeast Campus, and has been fixing gates in this neighborhood long enough to know which FAAC issues are common on Kennedale’s particular mix of 1990s custom homes and newer builds. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, and we show up when we say we will. If the gate’s not working right, it’s not done.

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Talk to a Real Person About Your FAAC Gate

We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we’ll give you a straight answer on your FAAC opener: what’s wrong, what it costs, and whether it’s worth fixing. Call (817) 286-7391 for a free estimate. We’ve been serving Kennedale and the surrounding area for over 42 years, and we stand behind every job with a written guarantee. If the gate’s not working right, it’s not done.

Written by Victor Salinas, Owner & Gate Repair Specialist, Ironworks Gate Co. at Ironworks Gate Co., serving Kennedale and nearby areas.