Common Problems
We suggest keeping an eye out for the following common problems to avoid a major failure or expenditure at a later stage. Should you experience any of these, we can take care of these either as a one off case, or regularly by taking up annual service.
Most common passenger complaints and elevator problems:
- Slow operation: Older elevators exhibit slower operation and lose power, performance and efficiency. Relay replacement should be an easy fix. Should that not work, full replacement would be needed.
- Overheating: Special to Indian conditions, equipment should be suitably ventilated to avoid overheating which can increase the chances of an elevator breakdown. The bypass time during initial start of the elevator and during smooth stop should be ideally around 1.5 - 2 seconds in case of hydraulic elevator. Longer durations can cause heating of the oil.
- Sudden Stops or Abrupt Landings: Timing issues, electrical failures, and faulty electronics all make landings more rough than they should be, or travel jerky and shifty. Routine maintenance is an easy tackle to this problem.
- Sensor or Power Failures: Sensor failures and backup generator problems might not only keep elevator doors from opening, but may also prevent the elevator system from operating entirely. Regular elevator inspections are a crucial first step in maintaining the smooth, efficient function of your systems.
- Sinking: Limited to hydraulic lifts, should you experience this, do call us for an expert resolution.
- Slow ascent or descent: Cause be clogged filter, but this should be corrected at the earliest for best operation.
HAHNE is your expert elevator partner when you observe these problems and it´s always a better idea to ask HAHNE for your routine inspections for minimal downtime and safety risk. Call us today to experience our products and service.