Inside Elevator Machine Room | Severe Rope Rouge, Noisy Governor & Maintenance Findings

DESCRIPTION Mike from The Elevator Consultants is onsite performing an elevator audit for a customer. During this walkthrough of the first of the equipment, he documents significant rope rouge contamination, heavy dirt buildup throughout the machine room, and a governor producing an abnormal noise that warrants further investigation. The video explains how excessive rope rouge contaminates elevator equipment, why it creates additional maintenance challenges, and how proactively identifying these conditions can help building owners plan repairs before they become time-sensitive code issues. Mike also discusses rope age verification, uneven rope tension indicators, and why abnormal governor noise deserves further evaluation. PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS Heavy rope rouge contamination has spread throughout the machine room, coating equipment, controllers, governors, and surrounding surfaces. Excessive rouge buildup is more than a housekeeping issue—it can indicate ropes have reached the end of their service life. Rope tags and installation dates help determine whether contamination is residual from previous ropes or evidence that the current ropes require replacement. Uneven rope flutter may indicate improper rope tension or a sheave alignment issue and should be investigated. An abnormal governor noise was observed during operation and should be evaluated to determine its source rather than simply attempting to mask the symptom. Significant rouge contamination makes routine maintenance substantially more difficult because mechanics must continually clean equipment instead of focusing solely on maintenance tasks. Planning rope replacement proactively can help avoid unexpected code deadlines and reduce operational disruptions during high-traffic periods such as tenant move-ins. WHO SHOULD WATCH Property managers Building owners Facility managers Elevator maintenance professionals Building engineers Condominium and commercial building boards Anyone interested in commercial elevator equipment and maintenance ABOUT TEC The Elevator Consultants (TEC) is an independent elevator consulting firm specializing in elevator audits, modernization consulting, maintenance reviews, construction oversight, and technical evaluations. Our goal is to provide building owners with clear, unbiased information to help them make informed decisions about their vertical transportation systems. #Elevator #ElevatorConsultants #MachineRoom #RopeRouge #Governor #Schindler #TKElevator #ElevatorMaintenance #CommercialBuildings #Chicago #VerticalTransportation #BuildingManagement