Roll Up Door Motor, Manhattan New York

Rolling Gate Motor Service Manhattan New York

Winters in New York City can get tough. And to open a commercial rolling gate which is not motorized using the chain system can be a nightmare. Winter months are the months we get the most calls for gate motor (operator) installation and repairs. And the reason is that using the chain to open or close the gate can become impossible. But many people assume that it is better to install the gate, and in the future to add the electric motor. In some cases they might be right, but it is not always like that. The installation of a motorized gate is different than the installation of a a gate which will be operated manually. And it is always to plan ahead. So if you are thinking about motorize your rolling gate in Manhattan in the future, let the technician know that, so he can make the preparations, and install a gate in a way that will leave the option to motorize the gate open.

Which gate motor should be used?

Each gate require different motor. No one will expect a central motor for a push gate which is being used once a day in Manhattan, to fit a parking lot rolling gate in Brooklyn which is being used 100 times a day. Each gate require a different motor, and a qualified gate technician should be able to determine which one is the best motor for a particular gate. The size of the gate (Which affect the weight of the gate), together with the materials that the roll up door was made of (Some rollup gates in Manhattan are made from Aluminum and they are much lighter than the solid insulated heavy duty gates). Before installing new motor for a rolling gate in New York City, ask yourself few questions that will help you make the right decision.

Things you need to know and questions need to be answered when installing a new motor for rolling door in New York:

• How often the roll up door in New York will be used.

• Will the gate will be installed with the motor at the same time (Recommended).

• What kind of gate I am planning to install (Solid, grill, insulated).

• Do I need remote control/s (Some gate in New York operated with remotes).

• Do I need a key switch?

• What is my budget for the new gate motor installment?

Roll up door motor repair Manhattan NY

Before we start, one thing need to be clear: Not every motor can be repaired, and even if it can be repaired, it is not always worth it. Sometime replacing the unit and install a new motor will be the best decision. People tend to assume that repairing is always the cheapest option. So we would like to tell you something, repairing the motor is not always the cheapest option, nor the safest one. A motor that broke in a way that damaged the way it operate will never be as strong as it used to be. And we had many cases where the motor broke, and the client refused to replace it and insisted on fixing it. We refused since we knew what was coming, and we were always right. At the end the motor did break.
There are problems that can be repaired, and should be repaired, and replacing the motor will be a waste of money. And there are repairs that should not be made, since the motor will not last for long. If you need gate motor repair in New York, get in touch with Big Apple Roll up gates and doors, and we will solve the problem today.

Why the motor stopped working?

Before we try to answer the question why the roll up gate motor is not working, we first like to tell you that even if it look like the motor can’t open up the gate, it does not mean that there is something wrong with the gate, We get many calls from store and businesses owners in Manhattan who tell us that the motor is broken, and when we arrive we see that the motor is fine, and what broke is actually another part of the gate.
Let’s take for example a common rolling gate problem like a broken rollup spring. When the spring break or if the spring is weak, the gate is not working properly, and in the event the spring broke the gate will not work properly. In that case it affect the way the motor operate the gate, and it may seem like the motor is broken, when under the door’s cover there is a broken spring.
Now that we explained that, we can try and provide answers to the question why the gate motor stopped working. And we like to divide the answer into years. If the motor is less than 10 years old, it might be because the motor is not the right motor for the gate. If the motor is older than that it can be several reasons. But above all, the biggest reason that lead to a broken roll down door motor) and other problems as well), is a lack of maintenance. When you neglect the gate, it will eventually get suck and stop working.

Commercial rolling gate operator

The commercial rolling gates in Manhattan New York can sometime be used 100 times a day, and sometime even more. And if it is a heavy duty or super duty rolling gate, it need a heavy duty motor, that will make the gate work whenever it is needed. And here is not the place to try and save money. The difference between high quality gate motor and low quality gate motor can be double and even more. But what you think you will save, you will spend later when the motor will break soon. If you own a commercial rolling door in Manhattan, and you need new motor, invest your money in high quality motor. You will save money since you won’t need to deal with the gate again any time soon.
You can find strong and reliable roll down doors made by Power-Master, or by Lift-master. They are both strong and reliable. And will be a great option when looking for a strong and reliable rolling steel door motor in New York City.

Storefront shutter motor New York

If you want to motorize your storefront shutter, you got to the right place. Big Apple roll up gates and doors offer solution for all types of rolling steel doors, including storefront shutter repair in New York New York. The storefront shutters are usually being used once or twice a day: When you open the store in the morning, and when you close and secure the place at the end of the day. And as a business owner in Manhattan, you probably know that if you can’t open the store in the morning, it means a loss of money, and that your customers or the people who run the store will not be able to get inside.
At the same time, if you can’t secure the store since you are unable to close the shutter, it also mean losing time and money, since you will have to wait for a shutter technician to come and repair the door. The best thing you can do will be to make sure that you install a high quality shutter opener, and that when there is something wrong with the shutter, even the smallest problem, you will not ignore it, and you will hire a local expert to come and repair it.

Rollup door motor & Accessories

Each rollup gate require different accessories. Some want to be able to open the rollup door using a remote control, and some want to be able to open the gate with a key. Some want keyless entry, and some prefer to be able to open the door from inside and from outside. The important thing is that you know your options, and know what are the newest develops in the industry.
If one of the accessories of the rollup gate broke, we can help. We replace and repair rolling gates motors and accessories, and we have the knowledge to deal with complicated projects, and with heavy duty gates. You do not need to worry you might need a new gate opener just because one of the accessories broke. We can supply you with all roll up openers accessories.

Rollup Motor technician Manhattan New York

To be able to deal with the heavy duty rolling gates openers in Manhattan, you must have the knowledge that only years in the industry, and only countless amount of rolling gate services can teach you. You also need to have the tools which are required I order to deal with the heavy duty gates that can be found in Manhattan. Big Apple Roll up gates and doors have teams of experts in New York City ready for your call, and ready to make your gate work again. With our same day service, we will repair the damaged motor, or install a new one. Depending in your needs.
The experts of Big Apple Roll up gates and doors know one thing: They should never leave the job location before making sure the rolling gates are working and that the customer got what he expected. The commercial gates need to work at all times and in any weather, since when a commercial rolling gate motor is not working, it means loss of time and money for the store owner. For same day rollup door motor repair in Manhattan New York get in touch with us today.

Our roll ups in Manhattan New York:

• Commercial roll up gates repairs.

• Rollup motor installation NYC.

• Rolling gate opener installment

• Storefront opener service New York.

• Manhattan New York roll down gate motor.

• Service for all types of rolling gates motors in Manhattan.

• Loading dock door motor replacement.