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Commercial electric gates are quite the luxury to have for your business, whether a medical facility, school, hotel, warehouse, or factory. However, they are prone to damage, just like anything else that runs on power. Furthermore, commercial electric gate repairs can be costly and invasive, making it a priority to take good care of them year-round, especially during the winter when freezing temperatures and inclement weather can really deteriorate the mechanical components and hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are having some mechanical or operational issues with your commercial electric gate, continue reading for some top-recommended troubleshooting tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommercial Electric Gate Repair Indianapolis Indiana 317-253-0531<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Commercial Electric Gate Problems and Diagnostics \u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
What could be the problem with your commercial electrical gate? Well, it could be countless reasons, but the most common are issues with the power source, transmitter, motor, or an obstruction in the pathway of the gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Have you ever tried to use an electrical device that just wouldn\u2019t work, and then you realize it\u2019s not plugged in? Well, the same principle applies to electric gates. If your commercial gate is not receiving power, it won\u2019t work. So, your first step to troubleshooting a commercial electric gate malfunction is to see whether or not the power source is intact. Start with any peripheral equipment on your gate, then finish by inspecting the electric mains. If they are off, turn them back on; if they are on, inspect the wiring for visual damage or disconnections. Sometimes, changing the wires solves the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transmitter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If the electrical mains and wiring don\u2019t seem to jump out at you as the problem, move onto the transmitter. If the light is on, the transmitter has power, but the batteries may be low. If the light is not on, the transmitter has no power, and again, the batteries probably need to be replaced. Next, test your keypads and access codes to see if they are working properly. Be sure to test all access controls if you have more than two. If the gates do not open when you enter in your code, you likely need commercial electric gate repair or replacement. Be sure to test all peripheral equipment to narrow down the culprits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pathway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If everything seems to be fine so far, it could be something as simple as an unnoticed obstruction. So, be sure to check the gate\u2019s path of movement to ensure there is nothing in its way when it opens. If your problem is that the gates won\u2019t close, waive something in its path to see if you hear a clicking noise. If so, the photocells could be damaged. This is mostly for rolling gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sliding gates might not contain photocells, in which case, you would not hear a clicking noise. If your commercial gate does contain photocells, and you do not hear a clicking sound, your safety beam might be damaged. In this case, check to see if any broken fragments, wedged insects, or solid debris are blocking the photocells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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