Elevator Service Calls Could Make a Difference

One of the responsibilities of owning a multi-story building is maintaining an elevator. When you have this maintenance work done as often as required, you want to hire someone who is competent in elevator service so that you can be assured that your elevator is in good working order and safe at all times. You also want to receive a good value for the services performed. When you have your elevator serviced, it may need to be repaired, modernized to fit with the changing times, meet monthly maintenance requirements, and make sure that it is up to all codes in the state, city, and county that your building is located.

When you are having your monthly elevator service performed, there are many things that they will check, depending on the type of visit. A full maintenance visit will include a monthly service visit, lubrication of all moving parts, any adjustments that are needed, replacement of any parts that are part of the normal wear and tear on the elevator, and a full load test of the elevator and cables.

Sometimes during these service visits, your licensed contractor may recommend that your elevator be modernized. This often happens if your elevator is an older model. This modernization usually includes updating the controls and appearance of both the inside and outside of the elevator as well as a complete replacement of all of your elevator equipment. This will help your elevator perform better, help your business compete with some of the newer ones, and add to your building's overall value.

If your elevator breaks down or is not working right, a repair may be in order so that its proper use can be restored. When the licensed contractor inspects the area that needs to be repaired he should give the best solution to the problem while making sure that the elevator is not down for repair too long which hinders the daily functioning of your business.

Another thing your licensed elevator contractor may help you with when you have elevator service performed is making sure that your elevator is up to any new codes that may have been put into place since your elevator was installed. Because these codes occasionally change, it is important for you to make sure that you are always up to date and your elevator is safe for your employees, clients, and customers.

Finding the right elevator service contractor can be difficult, but if you make sure that he is up to date on his licenses and knowledgeable about the make and model of your elevator, as well as any new city, state, county, and health codes in your area, you can find a reliable elevator service technician who will be a friend of your business for life.