What To Do if Your Elevator Keeps You Waiting No one takes the stairs when they are in a hurry. Naturally, they choose the elevator, so if your guests are checking their watches while waiting for the elevator, there may be an underlying problem. At Southern Elevator, we won’t keep you waiting for a resolution. […]
Keep Up with Maintenance to Keep Your Elevator Running
Elevator Maintenance Elevators can last for a long time, but only if you keep up with the maintenance. If you ignore elevator maintenance, you will notice that they begin to decline quickly. Their performance deteriorates, and the downtime increases. Then, once you finally arrange repairs, the costs will be even higher than they otherwise would […]
Southern Elevator: Why We’re the Best in the Business
Choose Southern Elevator Your building’s elevator is an important piece of your building’s reputation. When clients, staff, and guests enter your building, they remember the elevator. It can damage your relationship with clients and even hurt your bottom line if it is inefficient or unreliable. At Southern Elevator, we understand how critical your elevator’s function […]
3 Exciting Ways To Improve Your Elevator
Guide to Redesigning Your Elevator Cab Interior If your commercial elevator functions reasonably well and you’re satisfied with its energy efficiency, you’re probably just stuck with the way it looks, right? Wrong! Our interior redesign service allows you to customize your cab so it goes along with the overall look of your building. Whether you’re […]
Why Preventative Maintenance Is Crucial for Elevators
Elevators are often the most complex machinery present in a building. They are also the most convenient and the most dangerous. When they malfunction, they can cause serious injury and even death. Because of this, it is essential to conduct routine tests and preventative maintenance. Should something go awry, you can catch it quickly. At […]
Things You Should Know About Your Elevator Service Company
When choosing an elevator service company, you may be hesitant if you’re unsure what to look for. At Southern Elevator, we understand that hesitation because we know that you want your elevator to be in the best hands possible. We’ve put together a list of questions you should ask potential elevator service companies, along with […]
Save Money with Elevator Modernization
While an elevator offers invaluable convenience to your building, it also comes with a cost. Some elevators are costly when it comes to the electric bill and other bills associated with it. With technology constantly advancing, there are always ways to improve your elevator and save money. The Motor Drive When you replace the motor […]
70-Years of History: This Company is Turning Itself into a State-of-the-Art Leader!
Seventy-year-young Southern Elevator Company mocks the cliché, “You can’t teach an old dog a new trick,” with an exclamation mark! At this venerable age, this leading independent service company, with branches throughout Virginia and the Carolinas, is revamping almost everything within the company. This spry and bold move is part of the remarkable vision for […]
The ADA Requirements for Your Elevator
If you have a publicly accessible elevator in your building, it has to comply with the Americans with Disability Act or ADA. The point of the ADA is to create an accessible environment for people with disabilities. For elevators, it ensures that a person can safely and easily access them. ADA Requirements for Elevator Buttons […]
Elevator Maintenance Tips: Be Prepared This Winter
Preventative maintenance is crucial all-year-round for commercial elevators. However, as the temperatures drop and the winter weather settles in, it is especially important to make sure your elevator is prepared. Have the Machine Room’s Temperature Regulated To keep the hydraulic oil at the correct temperature, you need to ensure that the machine room has […]