Electric Gate Repair in Temple City, CA
Operators, sensors, hinges, rollers and keypads for Temple City gates, from Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Boulevard to the streets near Live Oak Park. Tell us what the gate does and we book a visit.
- Swing and sliding gate repair
- Operators, sensors and batteries
- Keypads, remotes and access control
- Garage doors at the same visit
Electric gate repair in Temple City and gate repair in Temple City from Emil Garage Doors cover swing and sliding gates, hinges, tracks, rollers, operators, control boards, sensors, remotes, keypads and backup batteries. We serve Temple City from Las Tunas Drive and City Hall to Temple City Boulevard in the south, Lemon Avenue and the high school in the north and the streets near Live Oak Park in the east. Searching for gate repair near me or electric gate repair near me in Temple City, ZIP 91780? Call (213) 340-4232, tell us what the gate does and we book the soonest visit. See gate repair near me. For the garage, see garage door repair in Temple City.
Why gates in Temple City stop working
Some of these have a quick check you can try. If they do not solve it, call us.
| What you notice | Likely cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Sliding gate jumps or scrapes on its track | Worn wheels, a dirty or bent track or a loose guide roller | Clean and straighten the track, replace wheels and rollers |
| Gate opens by itself or will not stay closed | A stuck input, a loop or sensor fault, or a loose latch | Trace the input, repair the sensor, realign the latch |
| Keypad or intercom is dead | Water in the unit, a wiring fault or a failed unit | Test the wiring, dry out or replace the keypad or intercom |
| Swing gate will not latch | The gate has dropped or the strike has moved | Realign the gate and the latch |
| Operator is slow or noisy | Dry hinges or bearings, a worn gear or arm, or a weak battery | Lubricate, replace the worn part, test the battery |
| Gate opens one way only | A limit setting, an obstruction or a failed board input | Reset the limits, clear the path, test the board |
Never stand in the path of an automatic gate while you test it.
How we repair a gate
Describe the problem
Tell us the neighborhood, the gate type and what you see and hear.
Inspect before we quote
We check posts, hinges, track, operator, sensors and the access control.
Price before work
You get the price and your options before we begin.
Repair, then safety test
We test the full cycle, the latch and every safety device before we go.
Small-lot houses from the late 1950s
Temple City is a dense west San Gabriel Valley city of about 4 square miles. According to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, the median home was built in 1959, about 80 percent of homes are single-family detached houses, about 9 percent are in buildings of five or more units and about 63 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Walter P. Temple bought 400 acres in 1923 and divided it into lots so that average people could own homes, according to Wikipedia. With roughly 9,100 people per square mile, driveways and front yards are usually modest, so a gate often sits close to the street and to the neighbor's fence. We could not confirm any gated or HOA community in Temple City.
On a narrow swing gate, a sliding gate squeezed along a side wall or a keypad at a small entry, we start with the gate itself and then test the operator, the sensors and the remote.
- Gates on 1950s houses with original hinges and latches
- Tight swing and sliding gates close to the street
- Operators, keypads and remotes that have aged
Gates we service in and near Temple City
Gate styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
What wind and heat do to a gate
Temple City has no weather station of its own. Wikipedia's table for El Monte, about 3 miles southeast and sourced to an archived weather.com page, lists mean daily highs of 85 degrees in July and 87 in August and about 18 inches of rain a year. Heat ages batteries and dries out lubricants in hinges and rollers.
A Santa Ana windstorm in early December 2011 hit Temple City hard; CBS Los Angeles reported that thousands of customers in Temple City and Altadena were still without power days later because downed trees slowed restoration. A long outage like that leaves an electric gate dependent on its backup battery or a manual release.
Test the backup battery and the manual release before the windy months, and wipe the sensors clean.
- Test the backup battery before wind season
- Lubricate hinges and rollers each season
- Check that the manual release still works
Services in this city
Gate will not open?
Operator, power, sensor and battery diagnosis for automatic gates.
Learn moreGate sags or drags?
Hinge, post, wheel and track repair for swing and sliding gates.
Learn moreKeypad or remote dead?
Keypads, receivers, intercoms and remotes, repaired or replaced.
Learn moreNeed a part?
Remotes, receivers and parts for gates and openers.
Learn moreGarage door acting up?
General garage door repair for the failed part and what wore with it.
Learn moreOpener not working?
Repair or replace chain, belt and wall-mount openers.
Learn moreWhat customers say
Real reviews from our Google listing, copied as the customers wrote them.
Not paying attention I closed the garage door on a pipe laying in the track. Needless to say it did some damage even though the automatic reverse opened the door back up. Emailed what happened on Sunday evening. Appointment with quote provided in just a few minutes and appointment confirmed. Once again they arrived on time. Completed repairs quickly and for less then the quote. Cleaned up like they were never there. I highly recommend them and will continue to use them for my garage door repairs.Carroll · Google review
Technician showed up on time, assessed our issue & presented replacement options. He proceeded to install new equipment during the same visit and everything was finished in less than two hours. We were impressed with the performance of our tech. It’s easy for us to recommend this company.Kathleen · Google review
The replacement of my broken spring was done quickly and professionaly. I was also provided an explanation on why the tension was set as it was. I was called in advance to be informed of the arrival time. Great job as it has been in the pastFrancine · Google review
My garage door spring broke the other evening and I was unable to open my door. I contacted them first thing the next day. They were able to give me an appointment for later in that day. The service technician called prior to arrival as promised & arrived shortly afterwards. He recommended some additional service to the door in addition to the springs which I accepted. The door was repaired in less than 2 hours & now works better than ever. Thank youBrandi · Google review
Great to work with, gave us good advise and very knowledgeable with garage door springs . We could not find anyone to do our repair ASAP as it was a small project, but that did not matter to them. They traveled 2 hours to get the work done. Tech who did our repair was very personable, fast and did an excellent job.Theresa · Google review
I was really happy with the work Emil did for me. He was a responsive communicator, arrived on time, and did a quality job on the repair I needed. I would hire him again without hesitation.Serenity · Google review
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Keeping the gate safe until the technician comes
A gate that moves wrong is a hazard. Leave a jammed gate where it is, keep the path clear and do not keep pressing the remote.
If you have to open a gate by hand, find the manual release first and follow the maker's directions. Tell us what you did when you call.
- Stop using the operator if the gate drags or hums
- Do not touch wiring or the control box
- Write down the brand, the gate type and what the gate does
Permits, HOAs and emergency access in Temple City
City permits. Temple City's Building and Safety is at City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive; general questions go to (626) 285-0488 or building@templecity.us, inspection requests to (626) 656-7327 on Mondays to Thursdays, with more on templecityca.gov. The city says the division reviews plans, issues permits and inspects structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work, but its page does not address gates or gate operators, so we could not confirm a gate-specific rule. Ask Building and Safety before a new gate or new electrical work.
Emergency access. Gates can affect how fire and police reach a property. Ask the local fire department about key switch or Knox box requirements before you install or change a locked entry.
HOAs. If your neighborhood has an HOA with an architectural review board, ask before you change the design or color of a gate. We can write a scope of work for the review.
Safety standard. Automatic gate operators are covered by the UL 325 safety standard, which calls for entrapment protection such as photo eyes or safety edges. We test those devices before the gate goes back into service.
Also serving near Temple City
Temple City borders San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte and Arcadia, with Alhambra and Pasadena nearby. The pages below are our closest gate repair pages. Need help now? See gate repair near me, electric gate repair, gate repair or garage door repair near me.
Temple City gate repair: questions we hear
Is there gate repair near me in Temple City?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs swing and sliding driveway gates in Temple City (ZIP 91780) and the neighborhoods next door. Call (213) 340-4232, tell us your street or neighborhood, the gate type and what it does, and we book the soonest visit. See gate repair near me.
Is there electric gate repair near me in Temple City?
Yes. Electric gate repair near me in Temple City means a technician who repairs the operator, control board, sensors, remotes and backup battery as well as the gate itself. Call (213) 340-4232 and we book the soonest visit. See electric gate repair.
What is the difference between gate repair and electric gate repair in Temple City?
Gate repair means the gate itself: hinges, posts, latches, wheels, tracks and frames. Electric gate repair means the parts that move it: the operator, control board, sensors, remotes, keypads and battery. Most service calls need both checked, so we start with the gate and then test the electronics. See gate repair.
Why does my electric gate hum but not open?
A humming operator with a gate that will not move usually means the gate is jammed or a part in the operator has failed, such as a capacitor or gear. Stop using it and call us before the motor burns out.
How much does gate repair cost in Temple City?
The price depends on what failed, the size and weight of the gate and the parts. We quote after we see the gate or photos, and before work starts.
My gate does not work during a power outage. What can I do?
Most operators have a manual release, and many can use a backup battery. Use the release as the manufacturer directs and call us. We test the battery and the control board, because a flat battery or a board that lost its settings after an outage is common.
Should electric gates be serviced?
Yes. A yearly check of the battery, sensors, hinges or track, and operator keeps a gate from failing at a bad time.
Can you repair a gate operator from any brand?
We repair most residential operators. Tell us the brand and model, or send a photo of the unit. If parts are no longer made we explain your options.
Which ZIP code do you serve in Temple City?
Temple City uses ZIP code 91780. ZIP 91775 belongs to San Gabriel, even where some streets on the west edge show it. Call us with your address if you are not sure we reach you.
Is Temple City in a wildfire zone?
A sample of points across the city on the state's fire hazard map all fell outside the wildfire zones, and the city is flat. Windstorms and long outages are the bigger concern for gate operators, so the backup battery and manual release matter.
Can a tight front yard still have an automatic gate?
Often yes. A swing gate needs room to open and a sliding gate needs room along a wall, and the operator type depends on which fits. We look at the space and the safety devices when we repair or adjust a gate.
Can a handyman fix a gate?
A handyman can handle a loose latch or a dead remote battery. A failed operator, a control board or a gate that has dropped off its hinges needs a technician who can test the controls and the safety devices.
Do you repair garage doors in Temple City too?
Yes. See garage door repair in Temple City for springs, cables, openers and new doors, and garage door repair near me. When you ask for both we can look at the gate and the garage door at the same address.
Helpful electric gate guides for Temple City homeowners
- Electric Gate Will Not Close All the Way An electric gate that stops short or reopens usually has a blocked path, a dirty sensor or a gate that drags. Here are five safe checks and when to call.
- Gate Stuck Open or Closed at Night: Safe Steps Before the Technician Comes Gate stuck open or closed at night? Follow these steps to stay safe, find a simple cause, use the manual release and give a technician what they need.
- Solar Gate Opener Not Working : Panels, Batteries and Shade Solar gate opener clicking, flashing red or dead? Match the symptom to a cause: shade, a dirty panel, a low battery or too many cycles. Know when to call.
Gate stuck or not opening in Temple City?
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