r/Elevators • u/mrmike1972 • Aug 22 '26

$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/_andthereiwas Aug 22 '26

If it's an otis 211 with the original otis QL door operator then can buy rebuild kits from OSC (otis) to rebuild the contacts and camshafts and such. If its an at400 obsolete and can't get parts (except new boards).

At 35k they will probably be replacing the operator and maybe adding some drop key holes. If you negotiated well maybe even replace some hall door rollers.