Elevators are an essential part of our personal and commercial lives. They ensure that people and cargo can be transported between floors safely, reliably and efficiently. To ensure your elevator is running properly, it should undergo regular maintenance checks, and repairs if necessary. But, what does elevator maintenance consist of, why are they beneficial and how do you go about getting an inspection? Luckily, as a leading elevator repair and maintenance company in Hull, serving nationwide, we’re here to answer any questions you may have.
Elevator maintenance is a comprehensive service that covers absolutely everything including, elevator inspection, testing and adjustment of the elevator and its components. Elevator maintenance will help address and prevent future problems whilst ensuring your lift is still reliable and safe.
A common misconception people often have is that elevator maintenance and elevator repair are the same thing — they aren’t! Elevator maintenance is a regular check with the aim of identifying any small issues, such as a blown light bulb before a bigger problem occurs. If a maintenance check identifies a small issue, the technician may be able to solve it there and then. If your elevator does not have regular maintenance checks, not only will it be unsafe, but you run the risk of small issues becoming expensive problems.
Here at Paragon, we pride ourselves on providing a thorough and comprehensive maintenance service, here’s what the service includes:
As mentioned previously, elevators are a crucial part of everyday lives and need to be correctly maintained, but why? Firstly, a regularly maintained elevator is a safer elevator. By proactively addressing and searching for issues, the risk of accidents and breakdowns is minimised. This also adds peace of mind for not only the passengers but also the building owner.
Secondly, the lifespan of your elevator will be extended greatly if it is regularly maintained. General maintenance will help reduce premature wear and tear. Not only this, a regularly maintained elevator with maintained components will operate more efficiently, improving the energy efficiency of the lift.
Finally, future repair costs will be reduced greatly. By addressing minor issues early on, the development of serious problems is prevented, which if left to the last minute, can be expensive.
The frequency of elevator maintenance will vary depending on a range of factors including the type of lift, the age and the use. If you have a home elevator, we’d suggest getting it serviced at least once a year. This is because it will not come under as much pressure as a regular elevator.
If your business has an elevator, it should be serviced every 6 months at the very least. It will be getting used multiple times most days of the week. However, if you have a high-volume lift, for example in a hotel, airport or hospital etc, as many as 6 services a year may be required. This is because the elevator will be used by many people throughout the day and night, making it more susceptible to dirt and damage.
All elevator maintenance responsibilities lie with the building owner/manager. They are obligated to ensure that the elevators in their building are maintained on a regular basis with local regulations. It is their responsibility to arrange for a lift technician to come and service their lift. To arrange this, you can contact us today.
When it comes to deciding who to use to service and repair your elevator may seem like a mammoth task, especially with so many options out there. Paragon is the best choice for you, here’s why.
Based in Hull, East Yorkshire, we are in the perfect position to provide a nationwide service. Our nationwide maintenance service is perfect if you’re looking for an on-time and reliable elevator servicing company. With excellent transport links to the whole of the UK, we can get to your site in a matter of hours. Because of the transport link available to us, we’re also able to offer a full 24-hour emergency breakdown service.
When dealing with machinery as complex as an elevator, it’s important to hire a technician who is able to handle your system and has experience working with different elevator systems. The elevator technician team here at Paragon are highly experienced in handling lift system repairs and maintenance. With over 20 years in the industry — we are your experts.
There’s no point in having years of experience if you don’t have the reputation and testimonials to back it – we have it all. The full team at Paragon strive to consistently offer a 5-star service no matter the task.
If you’re looking for a trusted, experienced and reliable team to service or repair your elevator, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today to get your Paragon journey started.
