BFT is another well-established Italian brand, and BFT motors are a common sight on driveways and business entrances across Northern Ireland. When one stops working, give me a shout – I repair BFT systems whoever fitted them.
Common BFT faults
| What's happening | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Gate won't move at all | Power, control board or receiver fault |
| Motor hums, gate doesn't move | Capacitor, jammed gate or worn gears |
| Gate opens but won't close | Photocells or safety edges |
| Underground motor stopped after heavy rain | Flooded foundation box – blocked drainage |
| Remotes stopped working | Battery, coding or receiver problem |
| Gate stops or reverses partway | Safety devices, wind or a gate that's dropped |
What I do
- diagnose the fault properly, so I fix the cause and not just the symptom
- repair or replace motors, control boards, photocells and edges
- clear and sort drainage on underground motors
- supply and code replacement remotes
- test the safety devices and closing forces before I leave
Underground BFT motors
If your BFT underground motors keep failing, water is the usual culprit. Fixing the motor without fixing the drainage just means doing it again next winter. I'll sort both.
Call, text or WhatsApp Adrian on 07855 781433, or send me a message.
Questions people ask me
Do you repair BFT underground gate motors?
Yes – along with BFT overground and sliding motors.
Why does my BFT underground motor keep failing?
Usually water in the foundation box. The drainage needs clearing or improving.
Can you add a new BFT remote?
For most systems, yes.