elevators in the homeElevators in the home are a great addition for modernization, accessibility for those with disabilities, and ease of use. However, elevators in the home can work up quite a sweat. In fact, up to 18 billion elevator trips are made in the U.S. alone every year.

For this reason, it’s recommended that elevators in the home receive maintenance at least once every 12 months. This helps to keep the elevator up and running as long as possible. But how do you know when you’ve chosen the right elevator repair service? Consider the following ways you can be sure you’ve chosen the best possible elevator company for you.

  1. Annual service calls
    When it comes to elevator service calls, you want to be sure that the company you choose has a lower annual number (at least with their regular customers). This is because a low number of service calls indicates the service provided was effective enough to last until the next inspection. Many elevator maintenance services will keep track of their service calls, so you only need to ask. Many elevator maintenance services typically aim for four service calls a year.
  2. Number of inspections
    Preventative maintenance inspections are essential to keep your elevator running properly and safely. Therefore, another good way to tell if the elevator maintenance company you choose is the best for you is to determine their number of annual inspections. You’ll want a company that not only provides multiple inspections throughout the year but is also compliant with the contracted number of preventative maintenance inspections. Unprofessional elevator services may back-date inspections. Therefore, when you compare contractors, be sure that you’re also comparing the same number of inspections to get an accurate idea of the company.
  3. Monitor performance
    One of the best ways to determine if a maintenance service is right for you is to monitor the service’s performance yourself. For instance, some services may claim to arrive within an hour of a service call. However, this may not be the case when the time comes. Therefore, before you sign a contract, be sure to try to determine if the service you may use really is true to their word.

If you’ve noticed signs an elevator needs maintenance in your home or commercial building, it may be time to contact elevator services near you. To make an appointment for elevator maintenance, contact Shaw Elevator today.