Small Habits That Make Elevators Slower Than They Should Be...
Through 16 years in the elevator industry, I’ve learned something interesting:
Most elevator delays aren’t caused by technical failures.
They’re caused by us, the passengers.
Every day, I see perfectly healthy elevators being blamed for “slow performance,” when in reality, small user habits are quietly affecting efficiency.
Modern elevators are smart systems. They’re designed to manage traffic, reduce waiting time, and move people smoothly through a building.
But here’s what often happens:
• Pressing both Up & Down buttons : It may feel like it increases your chances of getting a faster elevator . In reality, it creates false demand and inefficient allocation.
• Pressing the call button repeatedly : Once the button lights up, the system has already registered your request. Additional presses don’t reduce waiting time.
• Repeatedly pressing the door close button : Door open /close timing is programmed for safety and smooth passenger transfer. It won’t leave faster just because we press harder.
• Selecting multiple floors unnecessarily : Most modern elevators include Anti-Nuisance service (ANS). If insufficient load is detected, unnecessary calls may be cancelled automatically. However, false selections still increase stops and reduce peak efficiency.
• Inefficient Passenger Flow : Standing directly in front of doors, entering before others exit, or holding doors too long during peak hours increases round trip time for everyone. In high-rise buildings, even a few extra seconds per stop multiplies quickly.
After years of working closely with elevator performance and service operations, one thing is clear : Technology and maintenance matter - but passenger awareness plays an equally important role.
Sometimes improving performance is as simple as better habits.
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