by Pincus Elevator Company | Aug 21, 2019 | Elevator Maintenance |
Did you know that 90% of elevator shutdowns are due to the doors? If your elevator is more than 12 years old, you probably have door equipment that is in need of upgrade. If your doors open or close rough, make a lot of noise when opening or closing, or jump/drag...
by Pincus Elevator Company | Jul 30, 2019 | Elevator Safety |
Elevators play a huge role in our everyday lives. They are very important for those who live in a high-rise apartment building or have a hard time using the stairs. Elevators can be considered a luxury for some and a necessity for those who need assistance getting...
by Pincus Elevator Company | Jun 26, 2019 | Elevator Maintenance, Elevator Tips |
Summer is here and we are all excited about it, for sure. But did you know the temperature outside has a large effect on how your elevator works? It’s true, believe it or not. An elevator machine room that is too hot can cause hazards and require frequent repairs—the...
by Pincus Elevator Company | May 20, 2019 | Elevator Maintenance |
In today’s day and age, it is not uncommon to see people walking with their head down texting or preoccupied with their cell phone. This distracted way of life is all around us. More common now than ever are instances where people are hit with the doors while exiting...
by Pincus Elevator Company | Apr 24, 2019 | Elevator Safety |
You get the dreaded call that no one ever wants to receive: Someone is stuck in one of your elevators. Being the property manager or maintenance person, it’s your job to figure out how to safely and quickly resolve the issue. So what should you do? Assess the...
by Pincus Elevator Company | Mar 13, 2019 | Elevator Tips |
Elevator Tip! Now that spring is here it might be time to turn off or reduce the temperature settings for your elevator’s equipment room. Elevators run best when temperatures are maintained to within 65 to 90 degrees year-round. This is important because severe heat...
by Pincus Elevator Company | Feb 14, 2019 | Elevator Maintenance |
As a building owner or property manager, it’s your responsibility to ensure your building’s components remain in working order. That includes everything that people use to make accessing your building convenient – like elevators. In most multi-level buildings, you’ll...
by Pincus Elevator Company | Jan 15, 2019 | Elevator Maintenance |
Regular maintenance, monitoring, and testing can save time and money leaving you with satisfied residents or tenants. Are you overlooking one of the most important parts of your property? In the US it is estimated there are 900,000 elevators which serve an average of...
by Pincus Elevator Company | Nov 13, 2017 | Elevator Maintenance |
From horizontally moving to high-speed cars, there are many breakthroughs in elevator service that PA and other areas could benefit from to make travel easier and more efficient. Both are goals of a pioneering new elevator development — though the passengers may be a...
by Pincus Elevator Company | Oct 18, 2017 | Elevator Safety |
With the highly active hurricane season still upon us, it’s important for everyone to be prepared, whether at home or at work. Power loss is common in strong storms, and the elevator systems in buildings tall and small can be affected. If you find yourself in an...
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