Elevators are essential to many commercial buildings, but what do you do when something goes wrong, and elevator fault codes appear? Fault codes are messages that appear on the elevator's display panel or in the control system, indicating a problem. Taking appropriate action when fault codes...
In 1870, the first office building to feature an elevator was built by the Otis Elevator Company. It was based on hydraulics. But, hydraulic elevators are not the only option for commercial properties. You can also have traction elevators. Understanding the differences between traction vs hydraulic elevator...
A recent study found that the average US office worker waited for or spent time in an elevator for approximately 3 to 4 minutes each day. That’s about 3 hours per year, can you believe that? Elevators are used as transportation devices, but that does not mean they...
Most people never hear about the elevator industry, so they imagine it must be somewhat small. However, statistics show that the elevator installation and service industry in the United States alone generates above $26 billion in revenue every year! On top of that, more than 115,000 people...
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, maintenance personnel and facility managers have looked for easier and more effective ways to help their employees and visitors stay healthy. Frequently-touched items like elevator buttons have been found to play host to exponentially more colony-forming units of bacteria than even a...
At a time when both businesses and consumers are trying to cut corners where they can, routine maintenance tasks might get squeezed out of your to-do list. However, if you own or operate a commercial property with elevator service, it’s important to prioritize its maintenance....
Using outdated elevators can be frustrating for several reasons. They're slow and subject occupants in commercial buildings to long waits. Outdated elevators are extremely energy inefficient and highly susceptible to breakdowns. They also frequently overheat due to inadequate ventilation. All these problems make outdated elevators unsafe...
Did you know there are about 10,000 elevator-related injuries a year? Many injuries could be avoided by simply repairing the broken parts. The more your elevator is in use, the more likely it is that parts will break. There are people coming in and out of it all...
Projections show that the global elevator and escalator market will reach a value of $132.08 billion by 2029. Elevators are widely used in commercial buildings. Most people only know elevators as something they use to go up and down floors in hotels. While these are the most...
Did you know that about 10,200 elevator accidents involving injuries occur each year? Most of these injuries happen due to machine malfunction that could be prevented with proper maintenance. Part of your elevator maintenance program should include elevator inspections. Without inspections, you might be liable if someone gets injured while riding on...