- Texas License #B19847
- Google Rating 4.9 / 5
- Family Owned Since 2010
- Texas Cities 36
- Dispatch 24/7 Statewide
- Licensed Bonded, Insured
Pros On Call is an independent gate service company. We repair, upgrade, and replace Mighty Mule gate openers; we are not Mighty Mule, GTO Access Systems, or Nice, and we are not an authorized dealer for those brands unless stated otherwise.
WHAT WE FIX ON YOUR MIGHTY MULE
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Motor Won't Run
A dying DC battery causes clicking or humming without movement more often than a failed motor. When the motor itself is the problem, we diagnose it on-site before recommending a gate motor replacement.
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Stripped Drive Gear
One of the most-cited Mighty Mule wear points. Plastic gears strip under load, especially on gates cycling more than a handful of times a day.
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Remote Range Dropped
A weak coin battery or a poorly placed receiver antenna are the two most common causes when a remote only works up close.
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Ready to Upgrade
When duty cycle is exceeded, a dealer-installed continuous-duty operator is often the better long-term fix.
HOW MIGHTY MULE REPAIR WORKS
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Call or Request Service
Tell us what the Mighty Mule is doing: clicking, humming, a stripped gear, or a remote that won't reach.
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Technician Dispatched
Statewide dispatch, all 36 Texas cities.
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On-Site Diagnosis
We tell you plainly whether the fix is a repair, or whether the gate has outgrown the unit.
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Repair or Replacement, Safety-Tested
Component replaced, or a continuous-duty operator installed. Full open-close cycle run before we leave.
IS YOUR MIGHTY MULE WORTH REPAIRING
Fine For a Light Rural Gate. Not Built to Run All Day.
Mighty Mule's MM371W and MM571W are the most common DIY swing gate openers on Texas driveways, and for the right gate they are a fine choice: a light residential swing gate cycling a handful of times a day, sold at big-box stores, solar-capable out of the box. Installers who service them daily point to two specific weak points, plastic drive gears that strip under load, and a remote range that depends heavily on where the receiver antenna sits. Neither weakness is a reason to avoid the brand outright. Both are simply a mismatch between a DIY-tier operator and a gate cycling more than a few times a day.
The honest contrast is duty cycle. Mighty Mule openers are built for occasional residential use, not the continuous-duty cycling that dealer-installed lines like LiftMaster are engineered for. A rural ranch gate opening a handful of times a day suits a Mighty Mule well. A gate on a busy shared driveway, or a gate wider or heavier than the unit is rated for, is the profile that burns through a Mighty Mule fast, and it's the profile where an upgrade earns its cost back in fewer repeat service calls.
- MM371W: 16 ft class, 550 lb, DIY swing gate opener
- MM571W: 18 ft class, 850 lb, UL 325 listed
- Both are solar-capable and app-controllable through the Nice G.O. app with the MMS100 wireless kit
16 to 18 Ft
MM371W and MM571W gate length class, 550 to 850 lb
UL 325
The MM571W is UL 325 listed
Pros On Call, 6901 N Lamar Blvd Ste 137, Austin, TX 78752. Texas DPS License #B19847. Regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
MIGHTY MULE TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Your Mighty Mule Opener
Before assuming the worst, isolate the fault. Try a second access method, a second remote or the keypad, before assuming the whole system is down. If only one device fails, the problem is that device: check its battery first, then reprogram it. If every access method fails at once, the receiver, its antenna, or the operator's power supply is the more likely cause.
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Plastic Drive Gears
Among the most-cited Mighty Mule wear points technicians report on the brand. They strip under load inside the gearbox.
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Low Duty-Cycle Rating
Built for occasional residential use. A gate cycling more than a handful of times a day outpaces what the unit is rated for.
WHEN IT'S TIME TO UPGRADE
When a Mighty Mule has genuinely outgrown its duty cycle, whether from heavy daily use or a gate wider or heavier than the unit is rated for, the honest answer is not a second Mighty Mule. It's a dealer-installed replacement built for continuous duty, the kind of contrast LiftMaster and similar professional lines are engineered around. A technician can tell you which situation you're in during a single visit.
Not sure which one you're looking at? Call (888) 601-6005 and we'll tell you plainly.
REPAIR OR UPGRADE?
| Factor | Repair Your Mighty Mule | Upgrade to a Continuous-Duty Operator |
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| Typical cost | $130 to $1,500 per repair | $800 to $3,500 installed |
| Duty cycle | Built for occasional residential use | Rated for frequent, continuous cycling |
| Expected life | Reliable on light use, duty cycle exceeded shortens life fast | Well-maintained professional-grade systems can exceed 20 years |
| Best fit | Light rural gate cycling a few times daily | High-traffic gate or one heavier than the unit is rated for |
Customers, on the work
Texas reviews.
Five-star work, in the customers' own words. No edits, no filters.
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I had “Pros On Call” change the locks on my home that I recently purchased. It was easy to get a hold of them, they made an appointment quickly and did a great job for a fair price. I had them come out about two weeks later and put a deadbolt lock on my front door as well and again - easy to get a hold of, they had to order an aged bronze deadbolt lock 🔐 but once it arrived they came out quickly, did a great job, were neat and it was a fair price. I highly recommend “Pros On Call” for all of your Locksmith needs! 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ for sure!!
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This guy come and help me at the last moment and be very professional and fair price
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Josh was amazing! I called him when I was locked out of my car, and he arrived within 20 minutes. He was professional, fast, and had my car unlocked in no time. The whole process was stress free, and his pricing was fair. I really appreciate how quickly he came to help. Highly recommend Josh if you ever need a reliable locksmith!
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Josh was awesome, he came to the rescue and I didn’t have to wait longer than 30 minutes in total. He also was incredibly kind and understanding of my situation. Dropped off my kids, and somehow my key fab went missing! Also gave me a discount!!
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It sucks they charge an inconvenience fee of 49.00. Which I wish you would have mentioned this on our intial call. Transparency would have been to say hey we charge an inconvenience fee. Never once was this mentioned. When we spoke with the representative all she said was the locksmith will call you with a price. Never once did she say we take your payment info so we can charge you an inconvenience fee. If that was mentioned then this would have been handled differently. She made it seem like we need a card on file to help. Then they attempted to debit my card twice for two separate transactions for 49.00. I understand you run a business. But transparency is key. I specifically asked her what I would be charged for never once did she mention this. Lesson learned. Update***she reached out in regards to my Google review. Although I attempted to resolve per phone call. Shameless.
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Excellent service and high quality items! Roland was able to get me this key fob AND program it for a great price. Rechargeable fob is a lot more convenient than having to replace the battery every time it dies. Thank you !
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I have been a customer of pros on call for like over 2 years about and have had to call on them about 6 times. I had used several other locksmith in the prior 15 years but once Roland , one of many these pros came over I never use sny other locksmith service. I am very happy with this company I usually asks for Roland because I know him best and I have developed a kinda professional friendship with him but you can't lose no matter who it is that helps you. All top notch pros. I have called days and night. I am elderley snd lost my keys and I had some stolen. I would tell anyone that ask to call this company. You won't find any better. Here are a few keys Roland msde for me. I have 3 cars an a home. I have to locate my home keys do I didn't have the opputunity to take a picture of them but these here are greal examples.
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I had Zach come out to the property that I purchased out in Luling, Texas. It’s about 10 acres, and it has a garage with a corroded lock. Out of all the companies I have called, which is roughly 5 to 6. He was able to take my call, head out the next day, and take care of the corroded lock I need fixed on my property. He was extremely professional and helped me by giving me instructions on how to operate the lock as well! I’m in the military and not able to be in the area, so he was very understanding and professional. Highly recommend!
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Josh was amazing!!! Got us back up and running with two new key fobs in less than 30 mins. He definitely knows his business and has the experience. Got a great deal and I will definitely be calling him the next time we are in need of assistance again. Thank you, Josh!
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Josh was a really good technician fast and prompt.... If this ever happens again (hopefully it doesn't )I'll be calling him.
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Zach got to me asap and even called to make sure we were communicating the right location of my truck! Within 10 minutes it was open and running! He’s the man! Thank you so much for the quick turnaround!
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Their response time was great. Orlando did a great job. No replacement parts were needed and repairs took an hour. I was badly disappointed at the high bill, even with a military discount. Maybe that is why I couldn’t get an approximate estimate before Orlando came. Bottom line : good work, too expensive
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Very helpful and super friendly. They were able to unlock my door in minutes at an affordable price! Even offered spare key services!
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Miguel was very professional and efficient in his work he was very easy to work with and quick in doing his job
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The locksmith was quick and very efficient, got me back on the road on no time!
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He was very fast, was able to make me a key and a spare when I was stranded
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Mighty Mule Gate Repair Pricing
Prices below are estimates. Final cost is confirmed on-site after inspection.
- Gate Service Call / Diagnostic Fee From $75 / per visit, residential
Diagnostic visit to identify the cause of a gate or opener problem.
Estimate - Gate Opener Repair (Labor and Parts) From $130
Diagnose and repair a gate opener issue covering motor, board, sensor, or gear work.
Estimate - Gate Opener Gear Kit / Reducer Replacement From $150
Replace a stripped or worn drive gear or gear reducer.
Estimate - Residential Swing Gate Opener Installation From $800
Install a single-leaf swing gate operator, including required safety devices.
Estimate
Cancellation: $49 fee if a technician is dispatched and arrives on-site. Out-of-area: $50 surcharge for job sites 30+ miles from our shop. Sales tax: 8.25% applies to most services (excludes vehicle lockouts).
Prices effective 2026. Final pricing confirmed on-site after inspection.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are Mighty Mule gate openers any good?
For the right gate, yes. Mighty Mule is a fine value for a light rural gate cycling a few times a day, and parts are available at big-box stores across Texas. The known weaknesses, documented by installers who service the brand daily, are plastic drive gears that strip under load and a duty-cycle rating built for occasional use, not constant cycling. Contrast that with dealer-installed lines like LiftMaster, engineered for continuous duty. The honest answer depends entirely on how often your gate opens each day.
Why did my DIY gate opener fail so quickly?
The usual culprits, in order: an opener undersized for the gate's weight or wind load, since a solid panel catches Texas wind like a sail, a gate that isn't plumb and free-swinging so the motor fights friction on every cycle, a duty cycle simply exceeded by how often the gate opens, and the 7Ah battery bundled with most DIY kits, which is often the real point of failure rather than the motor. Sometimes the honest fix is correcting the gate itself, not upgrading the opener, and a technician can tell you which in one visit.
Why does my gate remote only work when I'm right next to the gate?
Three usual suspects: a nearly dead coin battery in the remote, a damaged or poorly placed receiver antenna, a known weak point on Mighty Mule installs, or interference from a metal gate frame or certain LED bulbs near the receiver. Work through them in order: fresh battery first, then inspect and reposition the antenna so it clears the metal enclosure. A technician can add an external antenna kit for a long driveway if repositioning alone does not fix it.
Is it cheaper to repair my Mighty Mule or upgrade to a different brand?
A single stripped gear or a dead battery is cheaper to repair outright, typically in the range on our pricing table below. But if you're seeing repeat failures on a gate that cycles more than a handful of times a day, a one-time upgrade to a continuous-duty operator usually costs less over time than paying for the same repair every few months. See the Repair or Upgrade comparison above for the specific cost and duty-cycle tradeoffs.
Do you service Mighty Mule gates out toward Liberty Hill and Dripping Springs?
Yes. Mighty Mule openers are common on ranch-adjacent properties out toward Liberty Hill, Dripping Springs, Georgetown, and Burnet, alongside statewide coverage across all 36 Texas cities we serve. Call (888) 601-6005 and we confirm your area and the next available window.
My Mighty Mule stopped working after a power outage, is that normal?
Usually, yes. Many gate operators are configured to fail toward an open, accessible state on a power loss or a monitored-sensor fault, so people are not locked in. Whether yours does depends on how the operator's power-fail setting was configured at installation. On a DC battery-backed unit like a Mighty Mule, a battery that was already weak before the outage can also fail at exactly that moment, which reads like outage damage but is really a battery reaching the end of its life. If the gate stays unresponsive after power is fully restored, that points to a genuine fault rather than normal fail-safe behavior.
Is Pros On Call an authorized Mighty Mule or GTO dealer?
No. Pros On Call repairs and upgrades Mighty Mule gate openers as an independent service company. We are not Mighty Mule, GTO Access Systems, or Nice, and we are not an authorized dealer for those brands unless a specific job states otherwise. We diagnose and repair Mighty Mule equipment directly, and can install a dealer-authorized replacement when an upgrade is the better answer, the same way an independent auto shop services a car brand without being a factory dealership.
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