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Periodic Inspection

What do red, yellow, blue and green elevator inspection labels mean?

The label summarizes the conformity status recorded during the periodic inspection. The required next step depends on its color.

Practical Guidance

How can I extend my elevator’s service life?

Correct use, recorded maintenance and prompt attention to unusual behavior help an elevator operate reliably for longer.

Passenger safely using an elevator with a pet

Pets

What should you consider when using an elevator with a pet?

Keep the animal and its lead completely inside the car, shorten the lead at the doorway and avoid automatic separation.

Elevator technician listening for unusual operating noise

Warning Signs

Why does an elevator make noise?

Friction, vibration and changes in mechanical parts can create different sounds. New or worsening noises should be assessed by service personnel.

Modern elevator car with its main lighting off during a power outage

Everyday Questions

What happens to an elevator during a power outage?

Depending on the installation, the car may stop or an automatic rescue system may move it to a nearby landing.

Maintenance Planning

How is elevator maintenance frequency determined?

A reliable maintenance plan considers traffic, the building's use, technical condition and service records—not the calendar alone.

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Modernization

When should elevator modernization be considered?

Modernization is considered when technical condition, use requirements and inspection findings show that targeted improvement is needed.

Hand pressing the elevator alarm and emergency communication button

Safe Use

What should I do if I am trapped in an elevator?

Stay calm, use the alarm or intercom, do not force the doors and wait for trained assistance.

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Door Sensors

What is an elevator door sensor and what does it do?

A door sensor detects a person or object in the doorway and helps stop or reverse the closing movement.

Everyday Use

Why won’t an elevator door close?

An obstructed sensor, debris in the sill or a technical door fault can prevent closing. The doors should never be forced.

Technician reviewing elevator drive sensor data on a tablet

Smart Maintenance

Can elevator failures be predicted before they happen?

Sensors and operating data can reveal some changes before they become failures, helping teams plan earlier intervention.

Passenger selecting floor 24 at a destination terminal and being assigned to elevator B

Destination Technology

What is elevator destination control and how does it work?

Passengers select their floor before entering, and the system assigns a car to organize building traffic.

Side-by-side comparison of passenger, freight and hospital elevators

Elevator Types

What are the differences between passenger, freight and hospital elevators?

Capacity, car dimensions, door arrangement and operating priorities change according to the intended use.

Family and Children

What should children know when using an elevator?

Young children should use elevators with an adult, remain clear of the doors and avoid playing with buttons or panels.

Technician inspecting an escalator entrance mechanism

Escalator Maintenance

What is checked during escalator maintenance?

Steps, handrails, entrance areas, sensors, drive components and safety devices form the main maintenance scope.

Smart escalator operating with a passenger-detection sensor

Smart Systems

Can escalators adjust their speed to passenger demand?

Sensors and variable-speed drives can adjust operation to demand and reduce energy use during low-traffic periods.

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Technical Maintenance

What is checked during elevator maintenance?

Planned maintenance follows the complete operating chain, from doors and car behavior to the drive, controls and safety systems.

Inspection and Maintenance

What is the difference between elevator maintenance and periodic inspection?

Maintenance supports ongoing technical condition; periodic inspection independently evaluates conformity and safe use.

Elevator door rollers and inspection equipment after corrective work

Periodic Inspection

How should deficiencies found during periodic inspection be handled?

Treat each report item separately, define the correct intervention and complete any required follow-up inspection.

Modern elevator traction machine showing regenerative energy flow

Energy Efficiency

Can elevators recover the energy they use?

In a suitable traction system, part of the energy produced during assisted movement can be returned to the building or stored.

Modern smart elevator lobby distributing passengers among several cars

Smart Mobility

How do smart elevators manage building traffic?

Smart group control uses destination and traffic data to distribute passengers among cars more effectively.

Service Selection

What should you consider when choosing an elevator maintenance provider?

Choose on documented competence, clear scope and accountable service—not price alone.

Modern elevator car with the open door correctly reflected in its mirror

Everyday Design

Why do elevators have mirrors?

Mirrors can improve rearward visibility, broaden the perceived space and support interior light—but their role is not purely decorative.

Smartphone held near a contactless reader beside elevator doors

Contactless Technology

Can you call an elevator with a phone or contactless system?

Compatible controllers can accept calls from mobile apps, NFC credentials, QR codes or building access systems.