Apollo Gate Opener Service in Houston
Apollo — now part of Nice — is one of the most widely installed gate operators in the Houston area, particularly on residential swing gates put in during the 2000s and 2010s. A lot of those units are still running, and a lot of them are now at the age where boards, batteries, and gearboxes start to go.
We repair and install the full Apollo line, and we carry the parts that fail most: control boards, transformers, batteries, limit switches, and gear assemblies. Because Apollo boards and wiring differ from LiftMaster and Viking, a technician who only knows one brand often cannot properly diagnose or recalibrate yours — which is why some Apollo owners get told the whole unit needs replacing when it does not.
Apollo Units We Service
- ✓1500 and 1600 series residential swing operators
- ✓3500 and 3600 series heavy-duty swing operators
- ✓7000 and 7500 series slide operators
- ✓Apollo Titan and Nice-badged successors to the Apollo line
- ✓Apollo 635 and 636 control boards
- ✓Solar-powered Apollo installations with panel and battery banks
Common Apollo Problems
- ✓Gate dead with no board lights — transformer, fuse, or battery
- ✓Battery failing early in Houston heat, causing slow travel and half-opens
- ✓Control board damaged by lightning or moisture intrusion
- ✓Limit switches drifting so the gate stops short or over-travels
- ✓Arm gearbox worn on high-cycle residential gates
- ✓Solar systems browning out from undersized panels or old batteries
- ✓Remotes and keypads losing pairing after a board replacement
Repair or Replace an Apollo Unit
Apollo operators are worth repairing far more often than people expect. A battery is a routine part. A board is a straightforward swap. Even a gearbox is usually cheaper than a full system replacement, and it keeps the mounting and wiring you already have.
We recommend replacement when the unit is well past a decade old and needs a major component, when parts for that generation have become scarce, or when the operator was undersized for the gate from the beginning — which is the real reason a lot of Apollo units fail early. If replacement is the right call, we will size the new operator to the actual weight of your gate and tell you honestly whether staying with Apollo or moving to another brand makes more sense for your situation.
What This Includes
- ✓Apollo diagnostic and repair — $89, applied to the repair
- ✓Control board, transformer, and fuse replacement
- ✓Battery testing and replacement, including solar battery banks
- ✓Limit switch and force recalibration
- ✓Gearbox and arm assembly service
- ✓Remote and keypad programming after board work
- ✓New Apollo and Nice operator installation, correctly sized
- ✓Solar package assessment and resizing
- ✓UL 325 entrapment protection tested on every visit
Read More in The Gate Guide
We write up the questions we get asked most often. These cover this service in more depth:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q
Do you stock Apollo parts?
We carry the parts that fail most often — boards, batteries, transformers, limit switches — so the majority of Apollo repairs finish on the first visit. Less common components are typically available within a day or two.
Q
Is Apollo still in business?
Apollo was acquired by Nice, and the product line continues under that ownership. Parts remain available for most units, though very old generations are getting harder to source. If yours is one of those, we will tell you before you spend money on a repair.
Q
My Apollo gate works in the morning and quits by afternoon.
That pattern almost always points at the battery. Sealed batteries lose life fast in Houston heat, and a weak one holds enough charge for a couple of cycles when cool then sags under load later in the day. It is an inexpensive part and a quick test.
Q
Can you replace an Apollo with a different brand?
Yes, and sometimes that is the better move — particularly if the original was undersized. We will price both paths so you can compare rather than pushing you toward whichever we prefer to install.