5 Signs Your Lift Might Need Maintenance

Spotting and dealing with any issues that plague your lift is crucial to keeping those who use it safe, and saving you money on expensive issues in the long term. Many people’s worst nightmare is getting stuck in a lift, but by ensuring your lift is spick and span, you won’t have to worry about anyone getting trapped in your lift.

Read on for 5 signs your lift might need maintenance.



1.  Strange Noises

The first sign that your lift might need some maintenance is if you are starting to hear strange noises. A properly functioning lift should be fairly quiet, so any loud noises should be a form of concern. So if you hear any grinding, rattling, screeching or clanging, this might be a sign of issues such as a malfunctioning motor or failing breaks.

2.  Unsteady

Your lift should move between floors fairly smoothly. So if it is unsteady, shaking or rattling, this could mean there are issues with the torsion or tension, loose parts or broken wires.

3.  Slow Travel

When a lift is working efficiently, it should be able to efficiently move between floors at a regular speed. So if your lift is beginning to not move between floors very quickly, this is a sign that you might need maintenance. Issues with slow travel could be caused by general wear and tear, as well as faults with the lift’s hinges.

4.  Stopping Between Floors

Your lift should simply go straight to the floor of which button you have pushed. If anything else happens, such as it stopping between floors or on the wrong floor, this is a serious safety risk. It could be a result of broken cables, faulty control systems, worn lift components or even a design flaw.

5.  Leaks Or Corrosion

We now come to the final warning sign that you should be on the lookout for, and that is leaks or corrosion. You should be on the lookout for things such as water, hydraulic fluid, coolant or gas leaks. These leaks could then lead to corrosion which should be dealt with immediately.

Lift Repair & Replacement From ADL Lift Services

Here at ADL Lift Services, we are able to offer our customers reliable lift servicing and repairs around Scotland and across the UK. Our servicing and repairs will help you get your lift back to tip-top shape, with 24/7 care and emergency lift repair.

As well as this, we offer lift modernisation services. This helps to bring older models into the 21st century and get them running just like new. So get in touch with us today to find out more.