Elevator Repair Archives - Lift and Accessibility Solutions

Knowing when to recognize the signs that your San Francisco, CA home elevator is in need of repair will save you lots stress and frustration. Thankfully, most mechanical things begin to show signs of wear long before something actually breaks. If you know what you are looking for, you can take steps to make the repair as painless and prompt as possible. The first thing that you need to understand is that an elevator is a machine and machines break down. Therefore it is not a matter of if your elevator will break but when. Now here are a few tips that you can look out for that will keep you on top of things and aware that there is an issue before you find yourself or a loved one stuck in a broken elevator that needs repair.

Uneven Stops

The elevator coming to a stop below or above the floor is a clear sign of brake wear. This is known as Mid-Leveling, this wear, like that of your car’s brakes, will occur over time and is natural. At first you might not notice it but it can in time become a hazard. Passengers might trip or stumble causing them to fall and wheelchairs may not be able to enter or exit the elevator. Once you become aware of any significant repetitive stoppage, you need to call a professional to have the elevator fixed and inspected.

Uneven Speeds

We have all been there, you hop on the elevator and it has that jerky movement or takes way too long to come to a stop and allow the doors to open. This is a sure sign that you are likely due for an elevator replacement. This is more common when overfull elevators when people pile in and overwork the elevator. Day after day it becomes taxing and reduces the overall lifetime of your elevator. This will only get worse with age so get out in front of this or everyone will be taking the stairs.

Break Downs

If an elevator begins to regularly break down, the situation is only going to get worse. At this state of constant repair, you need to ask yourself when it becomes more affordable to repair the existing machine and replace it with something more reliable.

Once you do decide to repair or replace your elevator, make arrangements to do it in such a way that it impacts the users mobility as little as possible. Schedule the repair or replacement when they will be away or when someone else can be in the home to assist them.

 


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