Manual and Electric Driveway Gates offer homeowners additional security, convenience and aesthetic enhancement to their homes but what happens when they stop functioning as they should? Sometimes there are small measures you can take to get them working again however larger issues will require a call out from Entrance supplies Direct ltd to repair.
In today’s blog we will look at the top 10 most common issues resulting in electric and manual driveway gates not operating as they should, some simple measures you can do to try and resolve this, and which repairs need to be undertaken by an engineer.
1. Gates are noisier than usual- There are many reasons why noise may come from your driveway gate, while a beeping noise may indicate a battery issue, a squeaking or squealing can indicate a lack of lubrication and a grinding can be a sign that mechanical components are worn out. You can ensure parts such as hinges are lubricated and ensure there is no debris in the motor box but if this does not resolve the noise an engineer is required to find the cause of the issue.
2. Sensors are not working correctly – Electric gate sensors detect if an obstacle is in its pathway if it detects an object such as car, person or animal it will stop. Damaged sensors can result in serious injury and damaged vehicles if not working correctly. They are very important for safety, so we highly recommend contacting us to book in a repair immediately.
3. Gates opening and closing without instruction – Not only is this inconvenient it is also a safety concern. This can indicate an issue with the sensors or an electrical fault other than ensuring there is no debris stopping the sensors working effectively an engineer is required for a repair.
4. Gates are not opening and closing properly –
This issue will need an engineer to identify the cause of the gates not opening and closing in the correct manner as there are many reasons this may be happening.
5. Misaligned or sagging gates -
If you notice your driveway gate isn’t aligning properly or is sagging this can indicate the hinges have become worn and need to be repaired as soon as possible also if a gate is sagging this could also be cause for concern, possible reasons for this other than worn hinges can include sinking posts and structural issues of the gate.
6. Delayed Response – A delayed response from your electric gate signals there is an issue with the gate and controls responding to each other ensure the power supply to the gate and contact an engineer for assistance.
7. Gate is moving slowly, or manual gate is very stiff – Over time gates are exposed to harsh weather elements and may become stiff to move as a result of wear and tear ensure enough lubrication on hinges and contact an engineer to take a look. If you have automated driveway gates and they become slow to open and close this again can indicate wear and tear or possibly an electrical issue, to ensure there is no additional pressure on the motor contact us for a repair.
8. Signs of damage – If your gate has signs of damage for example from a vehicle contact an engineer for a repair immediately it is unknown the extent of the damage occurred and a full inspection will be required to assess what repairs will be required to ensure your gate is still safety compliant and in the correct working order.
9.Access control not working correctly – Depending on the type of access control you have there could be various reasons for it not working correctly check batteries and ensure there is sufficient funds on intercoms. Contact us for additional advice.
10. Worn Appearance – Over time gates will look tired and in need of some TLC our Entrance supplies gate cleaner can help restore the visual appearance of your gate however if you notice signs of rust or peeling paint contact us for a repair.
We are pleased to offer our Engineer call out service for driveway gates, doors and barriers.
✅ Full system Diagnostics
✅ Safety Check
✅ upto 1hour on site investigation
✅ Travel out to site
✅ Qualified Engineer with Tools & Parts
If you have any existing faults, we might require additional diagnostic time to investigate any issues, complete tests and electrical checks.
Parts are excluded from this agreement and will be quoted to you should anything need replacement. We can offer repairs whilst on site such as photocells, remotes, batteries.
All gate maintenance call outs are complete to Gate Safe standards. Our Engineers are trained to IOSH certificate in Gate Installation, maintenance and repair.
If you have a keypad, intercom or remotes installed with your gate, we kindly ask these are available for us to use and test during the service visit.
Contact us today to discuss your Gate repair in more detail.
Based from Gloucestershire & Bristol, we offer national Service, Repair and Installation for commercial and domestic customers.
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