Elevator Modernization: 3 Ways to Keep Your Riders Happy Did you know people spend almost 12 million hours a year stuck in elevators? This hinders people’s ability to get on with their day. Worse, it drains emergency services resources. Do not let your elevators contribute to this statistic! Elevator modernization with an elevator service company is essential.…
What is an Elevator Hoistway? In 1880, the first electric elevator was invented, and in 1889, the first commercially successful elevator was installed. Although elevators have evolved throughout the ages, they are still a popular alternative to stairs over a century after their invention. But many people do not quite understand how elevators work. If you have…
Every year, there are about 30 fatal accidents and close to 17,000 serious injuries associated with elevators and escalators. To deter these accidents and ensure quality safety for the elevators in your commercial building, you need to start with high-quality elevator shaft construction. Elevator shafts are critical to any multi-story property. If the structure isn’t sound, you…
How many times have you been on an elevator just trying to get to the 44th floor when it stops on the 3rd, the 7th, the 15th, the 29th, the 37th, and the 43rd? By the time you’re at your destination, 10 minutes have already passed – and that was just your elevator commute. And it’s not…
You ride elevators to cut down on commute time from your home to your office, doctor’s appointments, and back again. These machines allow you to use less exertion than climbing countless steps up a flight of stairs. The elevator is indeed one of mankind’s greatest inventions born from the 20th century. But being housed inside…
On average, there are about 17,000 elevator accidents annually in the United States that can be directly linked to poor maintenance or faulty elevator repair parts. That is definitely not a problem that you or your business wants on your conscience – or your bottom line. If you’re curious about what you might need to replace, keep…
Elevator maintenance contract prices can be an average of $3,500 to $10,000 a year. However, many different factors go into making the final elevator maintenance contract price. If you want to know what your final price will be, it’s best to know these and use them in your calculators. Read on to learn about some factors connected…
Once the elevator in your building is installed correctly, the job of a building manager doesn’t stop. Keeping the elevator running smoothly, updating software, and preventing problems is still a big responsibility. While you can schedule independent contractors, you’ll save time, money, and hassle by getting a proper elevator warranty. Elevator warranties mean you have…
Did you know there are over 700,000 elevators in America? There are many elevators installed all over the country, but very few people know the steps of lift installation. We put together a quick guide to the commercial elevator installation process to show you how it works. Continue reading to learn about how we would install an elevator…
When it comes time to purchase or replace a commercial elevator, commercial property managers have many questions. How much do commercial elevators cost? What factors go into the pricing? And which type of elevator is best for my business? In this blog post, we will answer all of those questions and more. We’ll start by…