Every building with an older lift faces the same question at some point: repair it again, modernize it, or replace it? The wrong answer is expensive either way. Here is a simple decision guide for owners of lifts in Bangalore, with a scoring table you can use before you talk to a lift company.
The three options
- Repair: fix a specific fault and keep the lift as it is.
- Modernize: replace key components such as the controller, drive, doors and cabin, and keep the shaft and structure.
- Replace: remove the old lift and install a new one, possibly with a different capacity or speed.
Score your lift
Give one point for every statement that is true for your lift.
| Statement | Points to |
|---|---|
| Breakdowns are frequent | Modernize or replace |
| Spare parts are hard to find | Modernize or replace |
| The ride is rough or noisy | Modernize |
| Electricity use has increased | Modernize |
| Safety features are outdated | Modernize or replace |
| The shaft is too small for what you need now | Replace |
| The structure or shaft is damaged | Replace |
| Faults are isolated and the lift is otherwise healthy | Repair |
How to read the result
- Mostly "repair": keep the lift and arrange a good AMC.
- Mostly "modernize": plan an upgrade, ideally lift by lift.
- Any "replace" item on structure or size: ask for a full assessment.
Questions to ask the lift company
- Can you inspect the lift and give a written condition report?
- Which parts would be replaced in modernization, and which kept?
- What improvements in safety, comfort and energy use can we expect?
- How long will each lift be out of service?
- What is the warranty on new components, and what AMC applies afterwards?
- What would a replacement cost compared with modernization, in writing?
Plan for downtime
In buildings with a single lift, plan the work for the least busy period and tell residents in advance. With several lifts, upgrade them one at a time. Read our guide to lift modernization in Bangalore and how long a lift lasts.
Protect your investment afterwards
An upgraded lift still needs service. See our lift AMC guide and service and AMC options.
Best lift and elevator company in Bangalore: talk to Eider Elevators
We will inspect your lift and compare repair, modernization and replacement in writing. Looking for the best lift company in Bangalore or the best elevator company in Bangalore? Eider Elevators surveys your site, installs the lift or elevator, and keeps it running through service and AMC. Read about our lifts and elevators in Bangalore, see the areas we serve, learn about lift service and AMC, or contact our team for a site visit and quotation.
Key takeaways
- Choose repair for isolated faults, modernization for ageing parts and replacement for structural or size problems.
- Ask for a written condition report and a written comparison of options.
- Plan downtime and keep an AMC after the work.
