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There is an infinite amount of information to know when it comes to elevators and it can easily become overwhelming.  In this series of Elevator 101 Educational Blogs, we intend to teach you the key information you need know in order to have an educated conversation about elevators, from basic componentry to determining the best elevator solutions for your property.  Today, we start from the ground floor. What is an elevator and what types are there?

Commercial elevators come in three types: passenger, freight, and service, and they have safety features designed to protect the riders and the goods transported inside them. But, besides these features, periodic maintenance also plays a crucial role in ensuring safety. And it needs to be done by a qualified elevator company.

Whether you are preparing to sell a property or simply working to attract new tenants in a competitive real estate market, paying attention to the details can make the difference. When it comes to improving your property’s market value, a sometimes-overlooked area is your elevator.

Having fully upgraded, aesthetically pleasing elevators can be instrumental in increasing the allure of your building and assuring user satisfaction. Here are guidelines to help increase your property value with assistance from your property’s vertical transportation systems...

Parents teach their kids important lessons about safety every day—but do your kids know how to stay safe in an elevator? Modern elevators are relatively safe with proper installation, maintenance, and regular service, but children can still suffer severe injuries without proper supervision. The following best practices can help parents keep their kids safe during elevator rides. 

You think you know the history of the elevator, but did you know its' been around for over 2,000 years?  The tallest building in the world isn't home to the world's tallest elevator... How is that even possible? When it comes to an elevator, how fast is fast? How many elevators are there in the United States?  What did Liberty Elevator do to make the record books?

Here are some fun elevator facts that are sure to amaze your friends and impress your family.