{"id":22557,"date":"2024-05-09T07:08:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T07:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/?p=22557"},"modified":"2025-09-12T11:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:26:09","slug":"cost-maintaining-elevator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aszende.com\/en\/blog\/cost-maintaining-elevator\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the maintenance cost of an elevator?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In buildings, houses, commercial premises, offices or shopping centers, the periodic revision of an elevator should be an obligation<\/strong>. Firstly, because it guarantees the safety and proper functioning of the elevator and, secondly, because it helps to save operating costs and increase its useful life<\/a>.<\/strong> But what is the cost of elevator maintenance? <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Costs of keeping an elevator operational<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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While it is a part of construction that is not given much attention until something goes wrong, it can become a headache when a problem arises. There are many questions associated with the costs involved in keeping an elevator operational. For this reason, the following article will clear some doubts on the subject in question, highlighting how investment in maintenance is a strategic<\/strong> and crucial decision<\/strong> to maintain an optimal and smooth service<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Nowadays, it is important to know the real cost of this service. In this way, building managers and owners of premises and homes will be able to know exactly whether they are paying a fair price or not<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Reasons why the cost of elevator maintenance is an investment rather than an expense<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Elevators are mechanisms that are in constant operation. As they are in continuous operation, it is crucial that they have periodic inspections to ensure that their operation does not endanger the integrity of the people<\/strong> who occasionally or regularly use them. <\/p>\n

It should be noted that elevator maintenance consists of several elements, ranging from the brand or model of elevator to the frequency with which this process is performed.<\/strong> In addition, other fundamental factors are also taken into consideration, such as worn parts or the technical complexity<\/strong> of the repairs that the platform requires. <\/p>\n

In this order of ideas, the maintenance cost of an elevator is often seen as an expense. However, here are some reasons why it is a necessary investment with short, medium and long term benefits. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Safety<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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By performing proper maintenance at the times established for this purpose, it is ensured that the people who use this vertical mobility mechanism do not suffer mishaps that affect or threaten their integrity<\/strong>. These machines transport people and loads at great heights, so any failure could result in serious accidents. <\/p>\n

In addition, proper maintenance ensures that all elevator components are in perfect condition, reducing the possibility of unforeseen events or breakdowns<\/strong> that could jeopardize the safety of users.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Future cost savings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Another reason to invest in maintenance is the cost savings it generates in the future, since early review and evaluation<\/strong> helps to detect problems<\/strong> that may cause service interruption or avoid major breakdowns that, in terms of repairs, could be very costly, such as having to replace a part completely.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Efficient operation and reliability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Although vertical mobility devices are designed to function properly, over time, this operability becomes conditional on maintenance. Consequently, a well-maintained elevator operates more efficiently and is more reliable<\/strong> for users, as the likelihood of experiencing unfortunate mishaps is minimal or virtually non-existent. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Compliance with regulations and avoidance of penalties<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Spain there is a Complementary Technical Instruction, also known as ITC AEM1<\/a><\/strong>. This is a law that regulates all matters related to Lifting and Handling Devices<\/strong>, including vertical mobility elevators. This law establishes that maintenance must be performed periodically, with a minimum frequency of once a month<\/strong>. Considering this, to make the respective maintenance to the elevators avoids incurring in the regulation and economic sanctions. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to determine the maintenance cost of an elevator? Characteristics to consider <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As explained above, there is no established value<\/strong> for the maintenance cost of an elevator, since there are a number of factors<\/strong> that determine the final price.<\/p>\n

Among the characteristics taken into account by companies specialized in maintenance services, such as Aszende<\/a>, are the brand, the components and the<\/strong> operating mechanism<\/strong> of the elevator.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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