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It’s a popular question: “How long does an elevator last?” The answer to this age old question relies on many factors. Based on the lift type; Hydraulic elevator, Traction elevator, Freight elevator, Passenger Elevator, Commercial Elevator or Residential Elevator as well as the usage, maintenance frequency and the elevator's physical environment are all major factors in determining the life expectancy of your elevator equipment. 

Building owners in Florida are familiar with battening down the hatches and prepping for hurricanes from as early June to late October, but is there something you might be missing? While most people know to protect exteriors against driving rain and high winds, elevators are often overlooked during storm preparations. As storm after storm churns toward the United States from late spring through early fall, building owners in high-risk areas should prepare a hurricane checklist for their elevators before the tides of troubled waters begin to rise.

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.

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.