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Electric Gate Repair vs Gate Opener Replacement

When does it make sense to repair the opener, and when should you just replace it? A practical breakdown.

Repair usually makes sense when...

The opener is under 8 years old, parts are still available, and only one component (a board, a sensor, a battery) has failed. That's a straightforward fix.

Replacement usually makes sense when...

The opener is 10+ years old, the manufacturer no longer supports the board, or multiple parts have failed. Paying to fix an old opener piece by piece is usually more expensive than a new unit.

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A good local pro will tell you the repair cost and the replacement cost side by side. If repair is more than half the replacement price, replace.

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