In the event something goes wrong, do you know what to do if your lift stops working?
If your elevator stops working due to a lack of preventative maintenance or something else, this can not only be a frustrating situation, but it can also be incredibly inconvenient.
If you happen to be inside the elevator when it stops working, this can be such a traumatizing and scary experience.
If you’re in an elevator and it stops working, the first thing you should do is remember to always stay calm. This will help you think clearly and deliberate on the next cause of action.
For many passengers in a stalled elevator, their biggest concern is the elevator falling.
You can rest assured that when a modern elevator breaks down, security systems and automatic braking locks go into action to prevent the elevator car from moving or falling. Even if there’s a power failure, these locking mechanisms will work.
All commercial elevators and residential elevators will have an “emergency button” or a “call button” that will contact either building management or emergency services. If no one answers your call, you can try banging on the elevator door to get the attention of other people in the building.
While you wait for help, it’s important to do just that: wait. Don’t try to pry open the doors or escape by yourself. Wait for the professionals to arrive and get you out safely once they work their lift repair magic.