Thinking About Getting an Automatic Gate Opener?

Here are 7 Things to Consider If you've been considering upgrading your driveway gate, your life is about to get a little bit better. Electric and solar power gate openers provide extra security for your home or business while simultaneously making life more convenient. There are, however, several key things you'll need to take into consideration before choosing the right system. Different property owners have different needs, so there's no one-size-fits-all solution. To simplify the process, we've compiled a list of seven key things to think about when selecting the right automatic opener for your gate.

1. Gate Type

For your swing gate opener to work efficiently, you need to take time to select a kit that's compatible with your gate. For example, consider the weight of your gate and whether you need a single automatic opener or an opener for a double gate system.

2. Level of Use

A gate used for a residential community or a business will be opened and closed much more frequently than a gate for a single-family home. Therefore, you need to choose a heavy-duty gate opener that will pack the right amount of punch in order to be able to handle the volume of traffic you anticipate and to withstand the tests of time.

3. Access Method

You've got options to choose from when it comes to accessing your property with your gate and automatic gate opening system. Do you prefer opening your gate with a remote, or would it be more convenient for you and your guests to gain entry with a keypad? You might also want to consider working with a photo eye when exiting your property for increased speed and convenience.

4. Longevity

There are several companies that design and manufacture heavy-duty automatic gate openers, but if you want a system that's going to take care of your needs in the years to come, you need to work with a brand that's reliable and that guarantees its products. Ghost Control, for instance, offers long-term product warranties, so you can rest assured that your opener will keep working when you need it.

5. Power Source

 For ease of operation and low maintenance requirements, your best bet is to choose lowvoltage or solar automatic gate openers.

6. Safety

As a property owner, you want to ensure that anyone accessing your home or business can do so safely. Ghost Controls automatic gate openers offer peace of mind with our patent-pending technology, SafeForce. SafeForce limits the amount of force exerted on the leading age of a gate as it opens, preventing entrapment or injuries.

7. Installation

When tackling a do-it-yourself project like setting up a heavy-duty gate opener, you want a kit that's easy to install. Look for kits that are designed to be installed quickly, simply, and safely.

Are you ready to upgrade your property's security, value, and convenience factor? Talk to one of our qualified team members about which Ghost Controls automatic gate opener is right for you!

Looking to learn more about Ghost Controls® solar gate openers and gate opener accessories? 

For years, customers have asked for an alternative for slow, unreliable, and noisy operators. At Ghost Controls we have worked hard with innovations in Noise Reduction, Speed, and Reliabilityon our heavy duty electric gate openers. Additionally, we provide all of our customers with the opportunity to share our love of solar powered renewable energy by converting their systems into a solar automatic gate opener. Using a solar operator is a great way to go off the grid and provide your system with endless clean energy.

Speed, and Reliability:

• Quiet – motor noise is accurately correlated to quality in the mechanical and electronic design. All our openers have amaintenance free gear box and motor.They were designed for smooth, quiet operation regardless of the age and cycles of the battery powered gate opener.
• Fast – Our mechanical design and new radio frequency offer superior range offering a greater level of convenience for customers.
• Invincible (Limited Life-Time Warranty) – The motor is one of the most critical components to ensure reliability and longevity. We back our proprietary gear motors with a limited lifetime warranty. No other product in the market can make this claim.

GHOST CONTROLS® swing gate openers are designed and manufactured with pride, delivering the highest quality product and customer support in the industry. We believe in our products with our limited lifetime warranty on each solar compatible dual or single gate opener*. Our corporate philosophy is; steadfast commitment to our customers, culture, products, and people.

*Limited lifetime warranty on motor and gear assembly.