PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Our elevator preventative maintenance and repair services are designed to help building owners, property managers, and facility directors keep their elevator systems running smoothly, safely, and reliably. By combining proactive maintenance programs that anticipate mechanical issues with fast, cost-effective emergency repair services, we help minimize equipment downtime caused by wear and tear, misuse, or vandalism. Additionally, this service handles all required municipal and state compliance testing—including annual and five-year full-load tests—to ensure your building’s traction and hydraulic elevator systems remain fully compliant with all local safety codes.
GMS ELEVATOR SERVICES has the technical expertise and training to ensure proper maintenance of your elevator system. We maintain a complete inventory of Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) replacement parts. This inventory is constantly monitored so that little down-time is experienced due to the lack of parts.
Our preventative maintenance program is designed to anticipate and solve elevator problems before they occur. This constant attention to proper preventative maintenance procedures helps to ensure that your elevator system runs smoothly and reliably with a minimum of down-time.
Repair Services
GMS ELEVATOR SERVICES provides fast, cost-effective emergency repair service to get your elevator equipment back on-line when misuse, vandalism, natural disaster or simple wear and tear interrupts your elevator service.
GMS repair department personnel have the skills acquired from years of successfully completed repair projects. Whatever the job requires, from motor rewinds to new door equipment, you can rely on GMS to do the job right.
Compliance Repairs / Tests
GMS ELEVATOR SERVICES is equipped to handle all of your required State or City Elevator Unit compliance tests and repairs such as:
- Annual tests
- 5 year full load tests
- All traction elevator related tests
- Any repairs requested by the State/City to keep in compliance with applicable codes
- Can be included in the cost of a service agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is preventative elevator maintenance?
Preventative elevator maintenance involves regularly scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and safety testing of elevator components. The goal is to anticipate mechanical wear and solve minor issues before they lead to unexpected equipment shutdowns or costly repairs.
What is the difference between elevator maintenance and elevator repair?
Maintenance is a proactive, routine service designed to keep the elevator operating reliably and extend its lifespan. Repairs are reactive services performed to fix specific components, restore service, or resolve unexpected breakdowns caused by issues like wear and tear, vandalism, or component failure.
What are annual and 5-year full-load compliance tests?
These are mandatory safety tests required by state and city jurisdictions to verify that an elevator can safely operate under its maximum capacity. The annual test checks overall safety operations, while the 5-year full-load test physically tests the elevator's braking and safety systems using weights equal to its maximum rated capacity.
What are O.E.M. replacement parts?
O.E.M. stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. Using O.E.M. parts means that any replacement components used during maintenance or repairs are identical to the parts originally designed and approved by the elevator's manufacturer, ensuring proper fit, performance, and safety compliance.
Why is keeping an elevator compliant with local codes important?
Elevator compliance is required by law to ensure public safety. Regular testing and code-mandated repairs prevent legal liabilities, avoid costly municipal fines, and most importantly, guarantee that the equipment is safe for daily passenger use.