Driveway Automatic Gate Not Working Again

[blueCrystal 1]

One side of my swing driveway automatic gate stop working last year February time. The repair man said the motor was spoiled and it was repaired. After that only about 6 months, it had problem again. First, the same side cannot be fully opened. No it can be only opened a little bit. Every time, I need to manually push it to open fully.

I called the vendor Lam International who provided the gate and did the repair last time. They told me to get repair again but with only 2 month warranty. Somehow I believe that it will be spoil again soon after repairing it

Do I have to repair and pay about $250 every half a year for the gate?

Should I change the motor to new one? Will it be better that I will not need to repair it for at least 5 years?

Should I change the only spoiled side or whole system? The gate including iron and wood is still in very good condition.

Thanks for your help!

[propertysoul 0]

It has nothing to do with the gate but the motor system. We changed to a new autogate system when we first moved in. And for 4 1/2 years, it was repaired for at least 5 times. The problems included:

- One side not closed properly and had to adjust the timing for proper closing

- Motor spoiled (each side changed at different times)

- Wire got cut off (by a bird?)

Also, there is a limited number of times for opening and closing. If your gate opens and closes very often, it definitely shortens the lifespan of the system.

[Ravenite 0]

I have my automatic gate installed for the last 10 years with no problem. Mine is a sliding gate though. Changed it when I first moved in and have not caused me any problems. But it may also be due to the maintenance contract I have, they send men to maintain it regularly so it doesn't break down although its quite old.

Got it from Rahardja Engineering & Construction.

Did a search and this should be them:

http://autogate.kellyscentral.com/about-us/