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Is your commercial elevator being properly cleaned? Most commercial elevators feature stainless steel construction, an extremely durable metal that generally requires minimal upkeep. However, every elevator owner should know how to properly clean elevators to ensure safe operation and a clean environment for elevator passengers. Since so many people could use an elevator on any given day, routine thorough cleaning can help slow the spread of bacteria and disease.

When installing an elevator in your building, there are several key factors to consider. What is your elevator’s main purpose? Will it be lifting employees, customers, products, equipment or cars? Will your elevator be located in your buildings’ main lobby, loading dock, parking garage or back of house? Will the elevator be a focal point of your business or just a functional requirement? No matter how you answers these questions, Liberty Elevator can help you design & install the perfect elevator to address your personal needs and add a custom flair you can be proud of.

Routine elevator maintenance is essential to keeping your commercial elevator operating efficiently. Elevator inspections aren’t just about preventative maintenance, they're also about discovering larger problems early, before they start deteriorating the ride quality & result in costly repairs or elevator entrapments. A scheduled maintenance plan with a reputable service provider is the key to a healthy & efficient elevator. If it's been a long time since your last elevator service, you should be prepared to uncover some of these common problems during your initial inspection. Here are 4 common elevator issues often discovered during routine inspections.

Routine professional elevator maintenance is important to preventing problems before they turn into costly repairs or safety hazards. Although a monthly service agreement may initially seem expensive, it is a minor expense compared to costly elevator repairs and potential safety violation fines due to neglect.

Here are 5 tips to a consistent maintenance schedule that will increase your elevators' efficiency, improve it's safety and reduce your overall elevator expenses. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legislates requirements for elevators that building owners need to know when planning new construction or when renovating existing structures. Every building must have at least one elevator that meets accessibility requirements. If you are unsure whether or not the elevator units in your building are compliant with the ADA’s regulations, review the following information in order to gain a better understanding of compliance procedures.