Category: Elevator Maintenance
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10 Step Guide to Ensure a Successful Elevator Modernization
Elevator modernization can significantly improve the efficiency, safety, and aesthetic appeal of a building. However, ensuring the process is successful requires careful planning and execution. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the journey. 1. Assess Your Needs Before diving into the modernization project, conduct a thorough assessment of your elevator’s current condition and…
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8 Important Items not covered by Elevator Maintenance Contracts
Elevator maintenance contracts are essential for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of elevators. However, it’s crucial to be aware that these contracts do not cover every possible issue or component related to elevator functionality. Knowing what isn’t included can help you avoid unexpected expenses and keep your elevator in top condition. Let’s take a…
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The Importance of Elevator Preventive Maintenance
Elevators are the unsung heroes of modern buildings, moving millions of people daily. But like any sophisticated machine, they require regular upkeep to ensure safe and efficient operation. Elevator preventive maintenance is the key to keeping elevators in top condition and avoiding costly breakdowns. Let’s dive into why it’s so crucial and what it entails.…
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How to Cancel an Elevator Maintenance Contract
So, you want to jump ship and cancel an elevator maintenance contract. Let’s make this blog worth reading! Navigating the Ups and Downs: How to Cancel an Elevator Maintenance Contract Canceling an elevator contract might seem like an uphill battle, but with the right steps, you can glide smoothly through the process. Here’s a concise…
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Top 10 Guide for Choosing the Right Elevator Service Company
Choosing the right elevator service company is crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and longevity of your building’s elevators. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision: 1. Assess Your Elevator Service Needs Before you start looking for a service provider, understand your building’s specific elevator needs. Consider the type of elevators…
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My elevator controller is obsolete – what should I do?
Have you been told by your elevator service company that the elevator controller is obsolete and needs to be replaced? One major OEM obsoleted one of their hydraulic controllers a few years ago and are now actively promoting a replacement control board to ensure a reliable and safe operation going forward. I get asked a…
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Does my Hydraulic Elevator need an oil change?
If you’ve been sent a proposal from your elevator service company to change the hydraulic oil in your elevator, you might be thinking if it’s really needed. The cost to change the hydraulic oil can cost $10,000 and that doesn’t include the removal of the old oil which may cost another $2,000. A lot of…
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Elevator Maintenance done Right!
How do you know when it’s time for elevator maintenance? It can depend on a number of factors which can be very specific to your elevator and building usage. Learn 3 ways to know it’s time in this Buildings Magazine article that I helped to write while I worked at a major OEM. Read here