Keep Using Your Automatic Gate Opener in Wintertime.

Keep Using Your Automatic Gate Opener in Wintertime.

Wintertime means colder weather and less sunlight. For much of the nation, it also means lots of snow, ice, and inclement weather. These things can potentially impact your automatic gate system. Your gate operator may not work properly (Usually the first usage time in the morning times), because the grease inside the motor may have frozen. This issue happening for all outdoor mechanical parts and motors. When it is very cold and snowy, especially at night, we recommend that you leave your gate open or put the motor(s) into manual mode using the release key(s) so that if your gate is frozen and out of motion in the morning, you can leave your residence without delay. By arming yourself with the facts and learning to take the best care of your automatic gate opener, you’ll enjoy smooth, seamless operation all winter. The following points cover basic maintenance and quality assurance of gate operator systems during the winter:

1- Snow/Ice Removals

Clear the gate area of snow, ice, etc. to make sure everything is safe, before using the gate operator. When it snows, people are quick to shovel their driveways and sidewalks, but they often fail to think about their automatic gate opener. This should be at the top of your priority list. During clearing snow from around the gate (remember – your gate is NOT a snowplow!) You should take a snow brush to clear snow from the gate, operator, lock, and safety sensor. Never use salt or other de-icing products on your gate, automatic gate openers, or other components, as this can cause corrosion and significant damage. The prompt removal of snow is sufficient to prevent ice from accumulating and to ensure that everything will operate normally.

2- Keep the Gate’s Moving parts in Good Condition.

When the temperatures dip below freezing, it’s a good idea to run your gate system a few times a day. This will warm up the motors and other components to ensure that your automatic gate opener works well when needed. We recommend you release the gate operator motor(s) using the manual release key, then allow the gate operator to prepare to use, by opening and closing the gate manually a few times by hand. Before using the gate operator system better to relock the gate in the middle position (Half-open) and then use the remote control. Especially for swing gates, you should always take care to maintain your gate’s hinges to ensure that too much strain does not get placed on the automatic gate opener brackets and motors, thus allowing it to work at peak capacity. Lubricate the hinges, wheels, and all movement points regularly, and use grease spray lubricants during cold weather to avoid problems with the lube becoming thick on the part.

3- Check the Battery Charged.

If your gate opener is powered by batteries, A fully charged battery is the key to a healthy, happy, automatic gate-opening system. Remember that in lower temperatures, a battery’s performance level decreases. In other words, it’s more difficult for the battery to deliver the maximum current required for operating your system. If you use an AC transformer to charge your battery, you shouldn’t have any trouble unless the battery grows old and no longer holds a full charge, In this case, it will need to be replaced. If you rely on solar power, you may face challenges during the winter if the panels become covered with snow or don’t receive enough sunlight. Always clear snow and debris away from your panels immediately and consider adding some extra panels to soak up more energy and keep your batteries powered.

4- Protect the Gate Hardware Against Corrosion.

Prolonged exposure to the elements and accidental exposure to de-icers can cause corrosion. If you notice the effects of corrosion, you should off the power breaker of your driveway gate operator system before cleaning. A simple wire brush and a mixture of water and baking soda can be used to clean areas impacted by corrosion. —————————————————————–

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• • If you have an account with us please send your request directly from your customer panel.

• • Please click here to send your information and request directly to our customer hub and let us know your preferred dates to schedule a visit.

• • If you are in Greater Vancouver, BC, our technician will come to your address and resolve the problem.

• • To have on-site technical services for your installed automatic driveway gate, if you have an account with Royal Gates, please send your request directly from your customer’s panel.

• • If this is your first service request, and looking for our recommendations, please send some pictures from the gate operator, main control panel, and receivers or your remote control to us using WhatsApp at 778 384 2800 or by email to retcc.ca@gmail.com.

• • You can click here to send your information and request directly to our customer hub and let us know your preferred dates to schedule a visit.

• • You will be contacted within one business day.

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• • If you want to continue please submit the form, your request will directly come to our customer hub and we will make contact with you, within a maximum of one business day.

• • To create a custom quote, need more information like design, dimensions, your address, name, and email.

• • You can click here to send your information and request directly to our customer hub and let us know your preferred dates to schedule a visit (If necessary).

• • If you are in Greater Vancouver, BC, our technician will come to your address.

• • Please send some pictures of the driveway, posts, and the electric sources to us using WhatsApp at 778 384 2800 or by email to retcc.ca@gmail.com.

• • You can click here to send your information and request directly to our customer hub and let us know your preferred dates to schedule a visit.

• • You will be contacted within one business day.

If your location is out of the BC, you can send some pictures from your driveway gate, and the operator by text message or email and call us to get our technician’s suggestions to resolve the issue on your driveway gate opener.

Royal Electronics Technology Center Co (Royal Gates) using the best gate automation technicians can repair the driveway gate operators. Our main service area is in Vancouver BC Canada. Victoria Island, Duncan, Gibsons, Nanaimo, Sechelt, Tofino, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack in British Columbia are our services areas.

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