Month: February 2021

Every year, elevators travel about 1.4 billion miles in the U.S. To keep your elevator running with the best of them, you need to have regular maintenance performed. This maintenance may involve shutting down the elevator for a day, so be sure to plan ahead. Having a plan for scheduled shutdowns will also come in handy if the elevator ever breaks down unexpectedly.

How to Prepare Passengers

While putting up an out-of-order sign is helpful, you can’t just stop there. If you have time to prepare your guests or passengers, inform them as early as possible, so they have time to plan around it. You can also provide them with a pamphlet that explains the improvements that will be made and their alternative options during the shutdown. For instance, you may want to include takeout or grocery delivery resources for those who use the elevator out of necessity. Having these resources handy will also be helpful in the case of an unplanned shutdown.

How to Plan for Potential Repairs

If you know that there are going to be repairs completed on your elevator, you need to plan it wisely. For instance, try to schedule the repairs on calmer days. For example, if the elevator is in an office building, try scheduling repairs over the weekend when most people are not working. Do not have repairs completed during peak hours if you can avoid it. When you plan, you can also warn those in your building about when the repairs will be done.

 How to Perform the Repairs

You should try to have the repairs finished as quickly as possible. One way to save time is to have the contractors work around the clock, in shifts. When you have two or three different shifts, you can have the repairs done a lot quicker. The less time the repairs take, the less money you have to spend and the less inconvenience the guests in your building have to suffer through.

Elevator maintenance is a critical element to your building’s health and safety. When your elevator has to go down for any length of time, you need to do everything you can to keep disruption to a minimum. For more information, contact Puget Sound Elevator Company today!

If you are looking for a quality company to service your elevator, our team of technicians has the experience and training to keep your unit in excellent shape. We treat each business as a unique entity with specific needs and desires, offering individualized attention and custom solutions. This means we can set up a perfect service plan for you, whether you have a small unit that isn’t super busy or a large system serving hundreds of customers every day. Our technicians will ensure you comply with all building codes and safety regulations while providing affordable service to keep the elevator running.

A Plan That Works With Your Budget

There are few things more annoying than an unexpected repair blowing a massive hole in your budget. With regular maintenance, you know where you stand, and emergency repairs are kept to a minimum. A plan that is clear about costs provides many benefits:

• Transparency
• Affordability
• Peace of mind
• Reliability

We always discuss your options upfront and let you know about servicing requirements and associated fees. Your contract spells out what you can expect in terms of service calls, repairs, and preventative maintenance. Our technicians work to help you get the best out of your elevator in every sense.

A Program of Superior Customer Service

At Puget Sound Elevator Company, we see our relationship with each business as a partnership. We are more than willing to go above and beyond, whether this means working custom shifts to cut down on disruptions or responding quickly to all of your inquiries. Our team is fully equipped to handle your needs. Technicians are trained and certified, and we have the resources to deal with problems efficiently. We always seek to limit issues with your unit and ensure the safety of all passengers. Call 425-800-8256 or email us today for your elevator service needs.