A homeowner in North Fremantle, Perth contacted us after their garage door motor stopped working completely. The original Merlin motor had been running for over 20 years and had finally reached the end of its life. The door would not respond to the remote or the wall button.
Our technician arrived the same day and confirmed the old Merlin unit had failed beyond repair. After discussing options with the homeowner, we replaced it with a new Merlin Extreme motor. The Extreme is built for long-term reliability and handles the weight of heavier sectional doors without strain.
The door is a timber-look sectional panel lift, a popular style in older Fremantle homes. Our technician removed the old motor, mounted and wired the new Merlin Extreme, programmed the remotes, and adjusted the travel limits to match the door’s full range of movement.
We completed a full safety check as part of the job. This included testing the auto-reverse function, checking the door balance, inspecting the springs and cables, and making sure the door sealed properly at the floor. Everything passed without issue.
The homeowner now has a quiet, reliable motor replacing a unit that had served them well for two decades. North Fremantle properties, especially those close to the coast, benefit from regular motor servicing to prevent salt air corrosion from shortening the life of electrical components.