If your business is spread out over multiple floors, you probably either have an elevator or need to install one. All buildings need to be accessible to everyone, making it impossible to operate in a multi-level building without one. But elevators are more than a requirement, they are a necessity. Not only are they good customer service, but they also make it easier to move equipment, cleaning supplies and furnishings from one floor to the next.
With an elevator comes elevator maintenance. Regular maintenance from a reliable company is the only way you will be able to ensure your elevators are safe and working in an efficient manner. In an industrial environment, this may be the only way work will even be able to remain uninterrupted.
The majority of elevator maintenance in Washington, DC is reliable and safe. Technology has been upgraded to where regular oiling is not necessarily needed and many of these old steel ropes have been upgraded to steel belts. This makes them more durable than ever and much easier to care for.
However, nothing is maintenance or worry-free. This means if you have an elevator that has not been looked at or serviced for more than a year, it is time to have it inspected. Like all mechanical products, regular inspections are the best way to prevent unexpected break downs and large repair bills.
Elevator Maintenance in Washington, DC should be checked frequently. The age, amount of use and previous maintenance history will determine how often these service visits should occur. During a service all parts will be checked, oils and lubricants will be administered as needed and the elevator will be tested to ensure it is operating as quickly and smoothly as it should be.
By hiring one service to maintain and repair your elevators, you will be able to have a consistent record of care which will make it easier for the technician to notice when problems are starting to appear. It will also provide you with a clear safety record which may assist with keeping your insurance costs lower.
If you are have an elevator in need of service or want to begin a regular maintenance plan, call Elevator Technologies Inc. for more information.
