The Types of Elevator Maintenance to Consider

Jun 9
21:01

2012

Abraham Avotina

Abraham Avotina

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If you're the owner of a multi-story building, you're probably going to be in need of elevator maintenance sooner than later. Here are some of the types to consider.

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If you're the owner of a multi-story building,The Types of Elevator Maintenance to Consider Articles you're probably going to be in need of elevator maintenance sooner than later. Even for a system that is working flawlessly, you need to have someone who can inspect it from time to time, perform simple upkeep, and be there when something breaks. The people who use your building are dependent upon smooth operation to get where they're going and it looks bad to have a "Closed—Use Stairs" sign up for very long. There are several considerations that should go in to choosing a good company to take care of your lift. Here are some of the types to consider.

Manufacturer

More often than not the original manufacturer will also be able to act as your elevator maintenance company. Of course, that doesn't mean you have to go with them. There are both advantages and disadvantages to going this route and they aren't much unlike the pros and cons of taking your car to the dealership for repairs. It will almost certainly be your most expensive option. On the other hand, these machines aren't as simple as they once were. Often, they are run with specialized computer equipment that the manufacturer may be best equipped to deal with. There is less risk when going this route, but you'll pay for the privilege.

Independent Companies

You can save a lot of money by looking for an independent elevator maintenance company and, if you get a good one, you will be pleased with your decision. But that is a big "if". Make sure you do some research before you decide on such a company. See to it that they have a good reputation amongst business owners in the area and can point to some references for their past and current clients. One of the most important considerations is their speed. You can't afford to have your system down for a long time.

In House

Of course, it's always feasible to hire an elevator maintenance crew to work for you full time. Some mechanics have this training as part of their repertoire. If you hire them for your general building maintenance, you can call on them to fix the lift when need be. This can be one of the cheapest routes to take, but you need to be careful. When you take on this responsibility yourself, the buck stops with you. Problems, questions, complaints. They all come to you and there's no, "Oh, we're waiting for the company," to fall back on.