If your home elevator breaks down, here are the steps to follow.
Home elevators are great for making home living more convenient, especially for people who would otherwise have difficulties getting to the different levels of their houses. Most of the time, your elevator should function without any issues, but there may come a time when the elevator breaks down and you’ll need to be ready to respond. If your home elevator breaks down, here are the steps to follow.
Don’t Try to Open the Door By Force
An elevator breakdown is very worrisome, and you may be tempted to get out of your elevator as quickly as possible. We urge you, however, not to panic, and refrain from trying to open the elevator door on your own. This can make your situation worse than it already was. Instead, it’s best to stay calm and wait for someone to help you. Professionals will know how to get you out of your home elevator in a safe manner.
Call for Help
If your home elevator experiences a breakdown, you should try finding someone to help you get out. Your elevator cabin should have a phone or intercom you can use to help contact a professional elevator company. If your mobile phone gets reception, you could call an emergency number as well. In addition to that, you may be able to knock on the elevator door and get attention from others who are nearby.
Grip the Handles of Your Home Elevator
If your home elevator has handles, you should hold onto them to keep yourself secure and reduce the risk of a fall. It’s important to stay calm during these times as you wait for a rescue team to come and get you.
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For over a decade, Preferred Elevator has served residents in Central Maryland, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. You can rely on our experienced home installation team and quality products.
For our commercial elevator clients, we also provide annual inspections of your equipment to adhere to standards established by the state of Maryland. During these inspections, we make sure that your commercial mobility product is functioning correctly and efficiently. We’ll also go over all safety devices and customized features offered within your plan!
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