Many home and business owners use automatic gates to make it easy for authorized visitors (such as the residents and staff) to access their property, while also preventing unauthorized visitors from doing so. These gates are undoubtedly convenient, but like any other mechanical system, they can malfunction occasionally. If your automatic gate is acting up, you can turn to our team at Overhead Door Company of Charleston to get the expert gate service you need. In this article, we’ll go over a few signs you should give us a call about your gate.
- Strange Noises – All automatic gates will make some noise when they open and close, but if you notice any changes to your gate’s sounds, you should call our team. When a gate makes grinding, squealing, or screeching sounds, there’s clearly a problem, and you should request gate service as soon as possible. Our team will examine your gate mechanism to figure out what’s wrong and correct the issue.
- Misalignment – Another sign you need gate service is the gate becoming misaligned. If your gate is starting to sag or is no longer lined up correctly with the fence (or the other half of the gate, if you have a double gate), then you should contact our team to have us check it out.
- Sensor Problems – If your automatic gate uses sensors to detect when cars or people approach, keep an eye on how those sensors are working. If the sensors stop triggering properly or start triggering too easily, then you need gate service. Our team will evaluate your gate’s sensors and restore them to good working order (or replace them if necessary).
