Fast, Reliable Elevator Repairs That Minimize Downtime
When an elevator is out of service, it creates inconvenience, safety concerns, and disruption for building occupants. Lincoln Lifts & Elevators provides professional elevator repair services for apartment buildings, commercial properties, industrial facilities, storage buildings, and institutional facilities throughout Ontario.
Our experienced technicians diagnose problems quickly and provide practical, cost-effective repair solutions designed to restore safe, reliable operation as efficiently as possible.
Whether you’re dealing with an unexpected breakdown, recurring performance issues, or aging equipment, our team has the expertise to get your elevator back in service.
Need immediate assistance?
We provide emergency elevator repair services and rapid response support when critical issues arise.
24/7 Emergency Elevator Repair Service
Elevator emergencies don’t follow business hours. That’s why Lincoln Lifts & Elevators offers 24-hour emergency service for contracted clients.
In the event of an after-hours elevator entrapment, our technicians respond promptly to:
- Assess the situation
- Safely extract passengers
- Diagnose the issue
- Perform minor repairs and adjustments when possible
- Restore service or recommend immediate corrective action
Our trained elevator professionals are equipped to handle emergency situations quickly and safely, providing peace of mind for property owners, managers, and tenants.

Elevator Problems We Repair
Lincoln Lifts & Elevators repairs a wide range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control system issues across most elevator makes and models.
- Hoist motors
- Door equipment and operators
- Hoist and governor cables
- Main drive and deflector sheaves
- Hydraulic power units
- Drive machines
- Hydraulic piping
- Generators
- Packing assemblies
- Control and operating systems
Our service vehicles are stocked with quality replacement parts and equipment, allowing many repairs to be completed quickly and efficiently. Contact us today to repair your elevator system.
Hydraulic Elevator Oil Cooler Repairs & Maintenance
To operate safely and efficiently, hydraulic elevator systems rely on properly maintained oil temperatures.
Oil coolers help regulate hydraulic oil temperature much like a radiator regulates a vehicle engine’s temperature. When hydraulic elevators experience heavy usage, excessive heat can create significant operational issues, including: poor floor levelling, inconsistent speed control, reduced system performance, premature component wear, and motor failure.


A hot hydraulic tank may indicate that an oil cooler is required or that an existing cooling system is not functioning properly.
Our technicians can inspect, repair, and optimize hydraulic cooling systems to ensure they effectively remove heat from the machine room and protect critical elevator components.
Proper oil cooler maintenance helps prevent costly repairs while improving overall system reliability and safety.
Left & right are photos taken at a job in Toronto, installed by another company. The oil cooler isn’t vented anywhere, so it is heating the machine room. As well, hoses and cables should always be protected from sharp edges, and these are not.
Repair Expertise for New & Aging Elevator Systems
Every elevator system is different. Some properties operate modern equipment with advanced controls, while others rely on systems in service for decades.
Our technicians have extensive experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing:
- Hydraulic elevators
- Traction elevators
- Freight elevators
- Accessibility lifts
- Legacy elevator systems
- Modern control systems
Whether your equipment is newly installed or approaching the end of its service life, Lincoln Lifts and Elevators can identify the issue and recommend the most effective repair solution. Contact us today.
Non-Proprietary Equipment Means Greater Flexibility
Many elevator companies install proprietary equipment that can only be serviced by their own technicians. Lincoln Lifts & Elevators takes a different approach.
We install non-proprietary equipment and components whenever possible, giving building owners and property managers the freedom to choose their service provider in the future.
This approach helps reduce long-term dependency on a single contractor while providing greater flexibility and control over maintenance and repair decisions.




