The sheer convenience of a home lift makes it a very popular feature in people's homes. However, lift maintenance is also important to ensure the safe and reliable operation of your lift for years on end! Read on to find out how to best look after your lift system.

 

• Diagnostic testing of remote controls and keypads, ensuring that these are working properly.
• Checking the physical operation of the lift itself including moving between floors, opening doors, and intercoms.
• Cleaning and maintenance of call points, control panels, and buttons to ensure functionality.
• Checking all cables, wiring, and winch mechanisms to ensure there are no potential issues.

 

Observe The Weight Restrictions

Don't put too much strain on your lift! The safe weight capacity of the lift is listed in the manual so stick to this at all times.

Also, no matter how heavy you think that chest of drawers or armchair might be, don't push it into the car with the intention of transporting it with the lift and risk it getting stuck within the lift shaft. This can cause serious damage to the lift system. If you are not sure how much something will weigh or are in any way unsure about whether or not it should be taken up the elevator, always get advice from your local engineer.

To illustrate, a typical residential lift system has a weight capacity of about 660 pounds. This means that there is a safe load limit, and if you go over this amount, you need to get advice from the person who services your home elevator as they will be able to tell you exactly what needs to be done next. Or else, you could find yourself stuck with your lift not working properly.

 

Keep The Shaft And Mechanism Clean

Once every month or so, take out all of the safety devices in your shaft - this includes door reels and rollers, guide rails, and the lift mechanism itself - and give them a thorough wash. Then, ensure that you clean away any grease or dirt from the grease tray on the bottom of your car too.

 

Give The Door A Good Clean To Avoid Sticky Sensations

You might not think so, but your lift's doors are probably the dirtiest part of the whole system due to all the stuff that gets brushed off people's clothes as they use them. This means that it is vital to give them a really thoroughly clean to remove all of that grime. To do this properly, use a mixture of warm water and white vinegar to clean them with.

 

Keep The Cabin Temperature Just Right

If you want your lift system to run as smoothly as possible, it is important to watch the temperature in there too. Ensure that there is enough ventilation or else it can lead to overheating and this will result in the system breaking down.

 

Keep The Car Door Open When It's Not Being Used

This might seem like an odd tip to include here but it is worth remembering that if you close your car door mid-transit, there is a chance that the rope could get stuck in the closing mechanism at the worst possible moment. A best practice is to keep it open when you are not using the lift, even if this means that it is open for longer than you might like.

 

 

 

This article was published on 01/05/2022.