Common Elevator Questions
Have you been told your elevator is obsolete?
This is a common sales pitch used to justify costly upgrades or complete elevator modernization.
This term is commonly used in regards to Otis 211 and Dover DMC controllers. Both Otis and TKE (Purchased Dover in '99) have declared these obsolete. If you read your contract you will find that obsolete parts are not covered and a modernization is in order.
We can obtain the "obsolete" boards for both of these elevators from multiple vendors. If modernization is simply not in the budget, fear not! We are more than happy to work on and replace components on these elevators.
In our book, they are not obsolete until you actually can't source the parts any longer.
Have you been told you need to modernize your elevator?
This is typically the follow-up to "your elevator is obsolete". First we need to determine your budget and desires and see if a modernization is the most ideal path. If your elevator has been deemed obsolete , chances are we can still obtain the parts from multiple vendors and your elevator can carry on for several more years.
However if your budget allows, and your elevator components are truly becoming hard to obtain, a modernization may indeed be the best path. We can help assess this situation and also provide a reasonable quote for such work. Our modernization package would utilize non-proprietary elevator equipment meaning anyone can work on it, opening up your service options and allowing for much more affordable parts availability.
I've been told I need to change my oil
Some companies are sending blanket emails stating that it is time to change your oil in your hydraulic elevator. This may be true, but it may also be completely unnecessary.
We will gladly help determine if your elevator truly could benefit from an oil change. Some high usage buildings can greatly benefit from an oil change and it can help prevent more costly repairs down the road.
In the event that your elevator could use an oil change, we can provide this service at an unbeatable rate while providing top tier quality of work. We not only change the oil, but we will scrub down your elevator tank where the debris actually lies. We will take photographs and help you understand what your money has paid for. We also will remove the hazardous waste oil regardless of quantity, and we do not charge for waste oil removal!
Elevator permit expired?
The Montana state inspectors annually inspect your elevator, and will cite violations. These violations will keep you from obtaining your elevator permit.
These are typically easy fixes and should not arise to begin with when your elevator is being serviced.
We are more than happy to correct and clear all violations, and notify the state to release your permit.
Common write-ups include Emergency light and bell, Emergency phone, water/oil in pit, etc.