Elevators are something that many of us take for granted. We never really think about the number of elevator repairs that it takes to keep us moving up and down. According to the National Elevator Industry Inc, there is a single elevator per 317 riders in the United States. That's a lot of elevators! These complex mechanisms require special maintenance. Here are three of the most common elevator repairs.

1. Electrical Glitches and Bugs

Imagine being in your building's elevator headed upstairs after a rough day at work, when all the lights on the elevator's control panel light up. Talk about a scary moment! Luckily, elevator repairs can quickly fix the glitch. Electrical glitches in the panel are one of the most common elevator concerns in new systems. Typically, a few kinks need to be worked out with newer systems. These issues might seem major but ultimately they don't affect safety or performance in the long run.

2. Drive Chain Repairs

Have you ever stopped on your floor and found that there's just a little bit of difference between where the elevator stops and where the floor begins? The difference may only be an inch or two, but it means that one of the most common elevator repairs is necessary for safe operation. Drive chain repairs are the second most common reason for elevator repairs. The drive train controls where the elevator stops. When a drive chain needs adjustment, the level where the elevator stops can be off. The good news is that any experienced elevator repair service can remedy this problem with ease.

3. Door Operator Repair

Door operators and regulators control when and how the doors on an elevator open. If you've ever been in an elevator where the door won't completely open or opens and shuts too quickly, it's a sign that the door operator needs repair. Door control repairs are common repairs. When you consider how many times an elevator door opens and shuts a day, you can see how this may be a part that needs some attention.

Elevator repair is a niche. It requires a particular skill set. Carlsen's Elevator Service Inc is staffed by expertly trained professionals who are ready to help you with all your repair and maintenance needs. Get in touch with us today to learn more.