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 »
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Saving Money by Providing Upkeep to Machinery
By making modernizations and updates to your elevator machinery, you can not only extend the life of your units and parts, but you can also save money on replacement and energy costs. Check out a few updates you can make to your lifts, stair chairs and elevators that can save you cash in the long… 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 »
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 »
Disadvantages of a Broken Elevator
If you are a property manager or owner of a building that is taller than a few stories, chances are you are equipped with at least one elevator. It’s smart to keep up with regular maintenance on your elevator so it isn’t as likely to break down. There are many disadvantages that come with a… Read more »