Lifts - not Rocket Science

John · 2019-10-01T15:40:17+00:00

Since my wife has been consigned to a wheelchair it means I notice lifts more.This weekend I encountered one (in a newish building of a company very committed to access) - the one floor lift has never worked so they have boarded up the doors (according to a member of staff)A local superstore - lift out of action 3 times last week.Old Person's Residential Complex - Lift out of action as service contract has gone to a firm that prefers a different brand and it is waiting for parts but may fit a new controller.Daughter's place of work - blocking a door is likely to put it out of action for a weekWhat is it with lifts? - they aren't rocket science. What are the common causes - and are there generic issues that better disign could cure?

Oct 01, 2019 Last reply: 6 years ago 22 Replies

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tim... 6 years ago

we have a sinking! fund for such items

Management think that it needs to be solvent to the tune of 250K to pay for such items

tim

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John Kenyon 6 years ago

Usually caused by the false economy of having a 3rd party service contract, "because its cheaper than having a contract with <insert lift manufacturer here>".

The block where I had a flat, deliberately chose to go with Otis on the basis that the enhanced spares availability was worth the the extra expense.

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whisky-dave 6 years ago

Any idea of whether or not it was worth it ?

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