Reasons for lift problems and how to avoid them

Lifts can be particularly useful assets to business offices, hotels, accommodation blocks, hospitals and plenty more. It’s important to be aware of potential issues that could arise to ensure the safety and reliability of the lift in your building.
Here, we go through a few common lift problems and some ways to avoid them:

Infrequently maintained

Lifts need regular maintenance, especially if they are being used frequently throughout the day. After all, lifts are pieces of machinery, so just like a vehicle, things can go wrong.
Lack of maintenance to parts can cause them to rot or break off, leading to the malfunctioning of the lift. It’s a good idea to have your lift regularly checked by a professional to ensure that any warning signs are taken care of before potential issues occur. Listen out for squeaks in the mechanics or jittering in its movement and take note of any changes to keep your lift engineer informed when they come to inspect it.
Likewise, old and damaged lifts can be prone to breakdowns. If your lift is failing due to old age, like any mechanical device, it may need replacing. Nowadays, there is a huge range of lifts to suit your needs, so why not scope out the market for a more eco-friendly lift , and do your part for the environment at the same time!

Damages to the lift

Vandalism or broken parts can contribute to lift issues. If your lift is well maintained and looked after, it’s unlikely to have as many issues as one which isn’t.
Lifts which are used by the public or large groups of people are more prone to damages, particularly if a criminal looking to damage others’ property - happens to walk into it.
In this case, CCTV can be used as a way of keeping people in the lift safe, whilst ensuring that no internal parts are damaged due to poor behaviour.

Failure of power

Particularly in commercial settings, elevators often require a lot of power in order to function efficiently. In some cases, lifts can lose their power due to old age or mechanical control system issues, meaning they won’t operate as fast or as well as they have before. This can become frustrating for the building occupants if it increases waiting times, particularly for those who might be in a rush to an important meeting.

Fixing the issue could be down to a simple upgrade of a defective relay, or could be something more complex such as the control system.

If you’ve experienced any of the above issues, be sure to have your lift regularly maintained by a reliable lift company.

At ADL Lift Services Ltd, we’re experienced in dealing with lift repairs and offer a flexible, personal approach with open communication to all of our customers in Scotland.
Get in touch with us to arrange your maintenance survey today!