From code issues and legislation to elevator safety and etiquette, our blog shares our take on every aspect of the elevator industry. You’ll get professional insight and all the right links to stay up on what’s going down.
Keeping everything on the up and up
An elevator can last 20-30 years, and often longer. But proper maintenance is critical for achieving the long-term health of the equipment. Just like an automobile requires regular oil changes and maintenance, elevators also need inspections and preventative care to ensure everything is in good working order. Safety is a major reason, but regular maintenance also reduces or avoids downtime and costly repairs.
Experts estimate that there are nearly one million elevators in the US, each of which serves an average of 20,000 people every year. Elevators don’t just help us get places a little faster – they make dense urban living possible, allowing the efficient construction of high-rise structures all across the world. However, if your property has slow, broken, or otherwise defective elevators, it could be making your life a whole lot less efficient.
Elevators have hundreds of complex moving parts, many of which need regular maintenance to ensure that they work properly. Regularly maintaining elevator systems allows building owners to fix small problems before they become big ones, keeping repair costs down and greatly extending the lifespan of the equipment. Maintenance also improves how well an elevator works, as well-maintained examples are generally faster and provide a much better experience for users. (more…)