- Someone is trapped in the elevator right now Emergency
Do not try to force the doors open or climb out. Use the in-car emergency phone or alarm, call 911, and call your elevator maintenance company.
- Doors will not close, or keep reopening Address promptly
This usually traces to the door operator, a blocked or failing safety edge or light curtain, or a door lock (interlock) fault. It takes the car out of...
- Car stops above or below the floor (mis-leveling) Address promptly
A car that does not stop level with the floor is a trip hazard and a sign of control, valve (on hydraulic units), or brake problems.
- Unusual noises, vibration, or a rough ride Have it checked
Grinding, thumping, or vibration often comes from guide rollers or shoes, sheaves, ropes, or motor and bearing wear.
- Frequent shutdowns or getting stuck Address promptly
Recurring faults usually trace to the controller, door systems, or overheating. Repeated entrapments are a safety concern and a sign the root cause has...
- Buttons, lights, or indicators not working Have it checked
Dead fixtures are often a wiring or controller issue. It is usually a service item, but it is worth confirming there is no fault in the safety circuit...
- Emergency phone or alarm bell in the car does not work Address promptly
The in-car emergency communication is how a trapped passenger reaches help. A dead phone line or alarm is a safety gap even if the elevator runs fine.
- Oil on the pit floor or around the hydraulic unit Address promptly
Oil in the pit or around the power unit points to a leaking cylinder packing, fitting, or line. Oil loss can affect leveling, and a leaking in-ground...
- Water in the elevator pit Address promptly
Water in the pit can damage equipment, cause corrosion, and create an electrical hazard. The source is usually groundwater, a plumbing leak, or rain...
- Escalator stopping unexpectedly or making noise Address promptly
Escalators stop when a safety device trips, often from debris in the comb plates, a skirt switch, or a handrail issue. Noise usually points to steps,...
- Escalator handrail moves at a different speed than the steps Have it checked
A handrail that lags or runs ahead of the steps can throw riders off balance. It usually means a worn drive or tension problem.
- Wheelchair or platform lift not working Address promptly
A broken platform lift can leave someone without an accessible route, which is both a safety and an accessibility problem. Common causes are gate...
- Annual inspection, Category test, or certificate overdue Have it checked
This is a compliance gap. Most jurisdictions require periodic inspections and tests (for example annual inspections and five-year full-load tests) with...
- Elevator failed inspection or has open violations Address promptly
Defects from an inspection must be corrected by the maintenance company and then affirmed or re-inspected, usually within a deadline.
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