Posted at 06:35h
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Elevator preventive maintenance must be a requirement for all buildings, to ensure safe and uninterrupted rides for passengers. Regular inspections will keep the elevators in good condition, preventing accidents and other problems. Read this article for elevator preventive maintenance tips you should know. We also recommend you...
Posted at 10:30h
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Did you know that you need to inspect a commercial elevator at least once every 3 months? Not doing so might result in avoidable injuries and elevator repair services.
There are several important signs to look for during your elevator maintenance routine. However, elevator problems aren't always...
Posted at 06:52h
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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...
Posted at 06:57h
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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...
Posted at 07:35h
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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...
Posted at 07:56h
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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...
Posted at 10:29h
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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...
Posted at 11:24h
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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....
Posted at 07:41h
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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...
Posted at 11:49h
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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...