Home elevators must be dependable at all times. The last thing you want is to experience an elevator breakdown, as this can put elevator users in danger, not to mention the money it would take to resolve the problem. The best way to deal with an elevator breakdown is to prevent it from occurring at all, and here’s what you can do to accomplish this.
Stay on Top of Inspections
An elevator breakdown is less likely to occur when the different components of your elevator are inspected regularly. You should visually inspect parts such as your brakes, fuses, and emergency stop on a regular basis to ensure that they function as needed whenever people are using the elevator. Please do not attempt to fix or rearrange parts yourself as this may result in damage or injury. As you inspect your home elevator, keep a log of what you notice because this can help you diagnose problems down the road.
Follow the Right Safety Procedures
If you use your home elevator as it’s intended to be used, you’re less likely to have an elevator breakdown in your house. That’s why you should talk to everybody in your home about proper elevator use. When everyone knows how to safely use the elevator, accidents and injuries can be prevented.
Only Allow Professional Mechanics to Work On Your Elevator
Home elevators are incredibly complex machines. Many people aren’t going to have enough experience working on elevators to know how to fix or maintain them. This is why you should always leave your elevator in the care of an experienced elevator mechanic. Professional mechanics know everything that must be done in order to take the best care of your elevator. When your elevator is in the best possible care, the chance of an elevator breakdown goes down substantially.
Preferred Elevator: We’re On the Up and Up!
For over a decade, Preferred Elevator has served residents in Central Maryland, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. You can rely on our experienced home installation team and quality products.
For our commercial elevator clients, we also provide annual inspections of your equipment to adhere to standards established by the state of Maryland. During these inspections, we make sure that your commercial mobility product is functioning correctly and efficiently. We’ll also go over all safety devices and customized features offered within your plan!
Get in touch with us! Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8 am -5 pm. Reach us by phone at 410-238-2555, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.