A commercial elevator breakdown can be a significant inconvenience for building tenants, employees, and visitors. It’s essential to address elevator malfunctions promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain the building’s reputation for reliability and safety. While some issues may require professional repair, knowing the basic troubleshooting steps and understanding when to call an expert can save… Read more »
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Elevator Maintenance For Building Managers
As the owner or manager of a commercial elevator, you understand the importance of regular maintenance. This ensures a long lifespan for all components of your elevator, plus it keeps you in good standing with the city inspector in regard to code compliance. Regular maintenance also ensures the safety of passengers who rely on your… Read more »
The Electrical Side of Elevators
There are several codes and guidelines in place designed to regulate the electrical design of an elevator. It can be overwhelming as an elevator designer to think of them all, especially as you know you have to deal with the elevator inspector, electrical inspector, and the Fire Marshal. They are in charge of reviewing the… Read more »
Keep Your Elevator on the Nice List
Santa’s watching! Make a list and check it twice; keep up with elevator maintenance to make sure your elevator stays nice! Here’s how you can ensure your elevator operates to the best of its ability and gives you a long lifespan through 2024 and beyond. Perform Routine Elevator Inspections Routine elevator inspections by a professional… Read more »
Maintaining Your Elevator (Commercially and Residentially)
If you own or manage a commercial or residential elevator, you know the importance of regular maintenance. Not only does this ensure the long-lasting performance of your elevator, it ensures safe operation. While some maintenance tasks are the same between residential and commercial elevators, some differ. Let’s take a look at the maintenance chores you… Read more »
5 Things You Can Do to Cut Costs on Elevator Operations
As a property owner or building manager, you are understandably concerned about keeping your operation costs low – and this includes elevator operations. It’s not cheap to operate a well-maintained and modern elevator, but yet this is a must in today’s world. With safety at the forefront, coupled with rising financial concerns in the economy,… Read more »
Elevator Updates Without Service Interruption
As a building manager or owner, you know the important of regular updates to your elevator systems. Such updates not only address important safety features, they modernize your elevators with all the latest gadgets and functionality. But you also don’t want to cause too much disruption to your tenants, clients, or customers while the update… Read more »
How Often Do Elevators Need Maintenance?
As a general rule, elevators should be serviced once a month. In addition to light daily and monthly maintenance, you should also schedule safety inspections and repair services once a year. Here’s how often you should perform different types of maintenance, and what needs to be done on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. Hint:… Read more »
Why is Mowrey the Right Choice for Your Lift Needs?
It can be confusing and frustrating to start out your search on obtaining the right elevator for your home or building. But with the proper planning, research and homework, you will start to see a clear leader emerge within the lift industry: Mowrey Elevator. Let’s take a moment to explore what’s so great about our… Read more »
Elevator Maintenance: Is it Time to Service Your Elevator?
From sluggish elevators to weird noises to the date on the calendar, there are many things that will clue you into the fact that your elevator needs servicing – or even replacement. But even with regular repairs and seasonal maintenance, your elevator won’t last forever. Make sure you are on a maintenance program with your… Read more »