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FAAC Gate Repair in Kennedale: What to Know First

FAAC gate repair in Kennedale runs $180 to $520 for most service calls, depending on whether we’re replacing a capacitor, a limit switch, or a full control board. We complete roughly eight out of ten FAAC repairs in a single visit, and we quote the full price before any work begins. As an independent FAAC service provider, we are not affiliated with FAAC, but our technicians have opened, diagnosed, and repaired these Italian-built operators for years across Tarrant County.

Call (817) 286-7391

This page is for the homeowner whose FAAC swing or slide gate stopped closing, started beeping, or simply quit responding to the remote. If that’s you, call (817) 286-7391 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail tree.

How FAAC Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

FAAC builds a solid operator, but every machine has its habits. Here are the five failure patterns we see most often on FAAC gates in Kennedale:

• Hydraulic pump whine on the 400 Series: The FAAC 400, 402, and 412 operators run on hydraulic fluid, not a gear train. When the fluid level drops or the pump seals harden from North Texas heat, the gate moves slower and the pump groans. We flush and refill with the correct hydraulic oil, replace the seals when needed, and the gate picks up its normal pace. If you hear a whine and the gate still moves, do not keep cycling it - the pump is working harder than it should.
• Gate drifts open or closed on the 750 Series: The FAAC 750 and 760 are workhorses on residential swing gates, but a worn internal bypass valve will let the gate sag out of position even when the motor isn’t running. Homeowners sometimes mistake this for a wind problem. It’s not the wind. We rebuild the bypass circuit, and the gate holds its line again.
• Remote works intermittently on the S418 and C721: FAAC control boards use a narrow radio band, and the receiver on the S418 and slide-motor C721 is sensitive to interference from nearby transformers and poorly shielded LED fixtures. We test signal strength at the board, re-route the antenna where possible, and replace the receiver if the signal has degraded. The fix is usually a positioning issue, not a new remote.
• Capacitor failure on the 844 series: The FAAC 844 slide operator relies on a start capacitor, and Kennedale’s summer heat cooks them. The symptom is a gate that hums but won’t move, or trips its breaker after a few seconds. We replace the capacitor with a properly rated unit, check the motor windings for heat damage, and the gate runs clean.
• Limit switch drift on older 391 and 500 series units: Mechanical limit switches wear over time, so a gate that once stopped at the post now bangs past it or reverses short. We re-set or replace the limit switch assembly, then test the full travel arc a half-dozen times before we call it done. If the gate’s not working right, it’s not done.

Our FAAC Gate Repair Process

Every FAAC job we take in Kennedale follows the same unhurried sequence. No skipped steps, no surprises.

1. 1
   Listen and look first: You describe what the gate is doing. We listen. Then we watch the gate cycle several times to see the failure with our own eyes.
2. 2
   Open the unit and test: We check power at the board, test the motor or pump, and isolate the failing component with a multimeter before any parts get ordered or removed.
3. 3
   Parts decision, stated plainly: If the correct FAAC OEM part is available locally or ships fast, we use it. If a quality aftermarket equivalent will do the same job for less money and won’t shorten the life of the operator, we’ll tell you that too - and let you decide. We never install a part we wouldn’t put on our own gate.
4. 4
   The repair, done in place: We repair on site, with no haul-away unless something requires bench work. That keeps your gate working and the job honest.
5. 5
   Full travel test and cleanup: We run the gate through at least six complete open-close cycles, check force settings, and confirm the safety edges and photo eyes function correctly.
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   Written guarantee: The price you heard before we started is the price on the invoice. And every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing.

What FAAC Gate Repair Costs in Kennedale

Here are the numbers we quote most often on FAAC work in Kennedale, based on jobs we’ve done in the last year across the area:

• Capacitor or relay replacement: $180 - $285
• Limit switch replacement and calibration: $220 - $340
• Hydraulic fluid flush and seal replacement: $260 - $420
• Control board diagnostic and replacement: $320 - $620
• Full operator swap on an existing FAAC swing gate: $1,150 - $2,800

What moves the price is the model series, the age of the unit, and whether the repair is hydraulic or electromechanical. We quote the full cost before we turn the first bolt, and the price on the invoice matches the price you approved. Call (817) 286-7391 for a free estimate on your exact FAAC model.

Why Kennedale Homeowners Call Ironworks Gate Co. for FAAC Work

We’ve been serving Kennedale homeowners for over 42 years, and we plan to be here another forty. FAAC is one of nine gate-automation brands we service regularly, alongside LiftMaster, Mighty Mule, Ghost Controls, and DoorKing - so if your FAAC operator ends up beyond saving, we can talk straight about what actually fits your gate, your driveway, and your budget without pushing a brand that pays us. Every job is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, no paperwork and no arguing. And when you call (817) 286-7391, a live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Upfront pricing settled before work starts. Done right, and backed in writing.

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