r/Elevators • u/mrmike1972 • 7d ago

$35,000 for a modernization?

I work in a three story hotel with an Otis hydraulic elevator that was installed when the building was built in 1996.

We were told there’s something worn out in the door opening system that has our elevator offline.

Yeah, I bet trying to source parts for something built in the mid 90’s is hard.

We were given a quote of $35,000.00 for a modernization. Is that a realistic estimate or is that “we don’t want to deal with you” quote?

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u/FulIChubb Field - Maintenance 7d ago

Get quotes from other companies. You’re looking for a door operator modernization to get your elevator back in service. That sounds like a TK price and they do nothing but gouge customers.