Preventative Lift Maintenance ensures all faults are spotted. A common frustration among Care Homes we have dealt with in the past is rushed service visits. It can mean issues go undetected, which can lead to costly repairs.
Maintenance visits are not to tick boxes; they are needed to ensure safe and efficient operations of the lift. Preventative Lift Maintenance means engineers spend more quality time on site, to ensure all faults are spotted. This saves long-term money on repairs and means hidden faults don’t go under the radar.
it is important to note that a truly efficient lift requires both parties (you and the lift company) to work together. If your lift is neglected, it can make the lift companies job more difficult, as well as more expensive for you. So when a lift company tells you what work needs to be done, invest in it as it will save you long-term headache.
What You Can Do To Prevent Breakdowns
Daily or weekly checks of a lift by you or a site manager can make the world of difference, check the door tracks especially. When doing these checks, pay attention to anything out of the oridinary (Unusual noises, levelling issues, ride quality etc). Also regularly test telephone and alarm systems.
Most important of all, make sure to schedule 2 lift maintenance visits minimum (this is the legal minimum). The lift industry normally recommends more than 2, especially if it is used frequently or is essential to your business. In addition, if any of the lifts parts are over 15+ years old, consider a lift refurbishment.
Why Choose Nationwide
Our engineers are old school and have vast experience in preventative lift maintenance. As well as this, they do all types of lift work and we don’t have big overheads. We care about you and your company and understand how important a functional lift is. Are you not satisfied with your current provider? get in touch with us.
