Residential Elevator Services

Keep Your Home Elevator Safe, Smooth, and Reliable with AES Elevators

At AES Elevators, we offer comprehensive residential elevator maintenance services to homeowners throughout Charleston, SC, and the surrounding Lowcountry region. Whether your elevator is newly installed or several years old, regular servicing is essential to ensure its safety, performance, and longevity.

Our certified technicians perform detailed inspections, lubrication, safety tests, and cleaning to keep every part of your elevator system running smoothly—from the hoistway and elevator car to the machine room.

What’s Included in Our Residential Elevator Maintenance Service

Hoistway Maintenance

The hoistway is the vertical shaft your elevator travels through, and it plays a critical role in safe and efficient operation. Our team inspects and maintains:

• Guide Rail Lubrication: Grease rails to reduce friction and ensure smooth travel
• Hydraulic Line Checks: Inspect lines, fittings, and hoisting cables for leaks or wear
• Structural Integrity: Check bolts, connections, and framework
• Rollers & Interlocks: Inspect car guide rollers and door locking mechanisms
• Rust Prevention: Lubricate parts and check for excessive corrosion
• Sensor & Pit Cleaning: Clean floor readers and positioning sensors
• Manual Access Verification: Ensure emergency access functions as required

Elevator Car Servicing

The cab is where comfort meets function. We inspect the car for mechanical and safety performance, including:

• Cab Gate Safety Switch: Clean and test the safety switch to prevent accidents
• Emergency Controls: Test the emergency stop button and alarm bell for responsiveness
• Slack Cable Device: Check safety features designed to detect cable slack or failure
• Floor Level Accuracy: Ensure proper leveling to prevent tripping or misalignment
• Car Top Cleaning: Remove dust and debris from the top of the cab
  

Machine Room Inspection

Your elevator’s heart is in the machine room. Our technicians carefully inspect:

• Control Wiring: Examine all electrical wiring and hydraulic connections
• Oil Check: Inspect oil level and quality to protect the pump and motor
• Battery Backup & Emergency Lowering: Test for reliability during power failures
• Fault Log Review: Diagnose past issues and clear outdated logs
• Hydraulic Valve Maintenance: Flush and clean for optimal control performance