Elevator replacement, your way

Give your building new life with a brand new elevator. Replacing your elevators is a solid investment that adds value to your building by providing years of comfort and convenience.

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Why replace your elevator?

Increase the value of your building

A new elevator will enhance the appearance of your building and provide a new level of ride comfort for users. Replacing your elevator will also make significant improvements to the cost-effectiveness of your equipment whilst allowing you to take advantage of connectivity and the latest value-adding technology.

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    Cut equipment running costs

    Modern elevators use improved hoisting and controller technology including regenerative drive technology, meaning running costs are significantly reduced and performance is maximized.

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    Update the user experience

    Improve accessibility and deliver smooth, quiet and convenient travel for users, thanks to modern interior design options and the latest way-finding and signalization technology.

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    Prepare for the future

    Don't wait to replace your elevator. Introduce connectivity now to improve safety and add value to your building, ensuring your equipment is ready for the next evolution in people flow technology.

Benefits at a glance

Give your building new life with a brand-new elevator

Quickly add value to your building and improve the lives of tenants by adding a new elevator boasting premium ride comfort.

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    Uplift of your building

  • 80 %

    Predictive maintenance finds 80% of issues

  • 74 %

    Up to 74% energy savings

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Regenerative drive technology

KONE's regenerative drive technology recovers braking energy from the elevator motor and feeds it back into the building's power grid. Benefit from up to 40% in energy savings by recovering energy from daily elevator use. This improves efficiency, lowers costs, and supports sustainability.

Two ways to replace your elevator

What works best for you?

There are two ways to replace your elevators. To find the best option, we conduct a site survey with you to fully understand project requirements and your own unique needs.

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    KONE Replace Flex

    KONE Replace Flex is good option when existing elevator components can be retained and you want minimal disruption, a less intrusive installation, and a quick turnaround for your building project. It's also a more sustainable choice with lower carbon emissions.

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    KONE Full Replace

    KONE Full Replace is a good option when you are conducting a large renovation or repurposing your building, you have elevator components that are damaged or simply too old to use, or you want a premium user experience.

How does it work?

Smooth installation, easy maintenance

Replacing your elevator can be smooth and straightforward with limited disruptions to building functionality. Our experts consider every aspect of your project to ensure you receive the highest level of care and support from start to finish.

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    1. Planning

    • Together, we identify your unique needs with a detailed site survey.
    • A detailed schedule and cost breakdown is provided.
    • Budgeting, financing and subsidies are discussed.
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    2. Safety

    • Permits, plans and calculations are approved by authorities.
    • Floors, walls and walkways are protected.
    • Dust and noise are kept to a minimum and building users are able to move around safely.
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    3. Installation

    • A KONE project manager ensures proactive communication keeps all stakeholders up-to-date.
    • Quick installation saves time and minimizes property damage.
    • Reusing serviceable parts is more sustainable.
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    4. Elevators in use

    • We think long-term to find the best maintenance plan for you.
    • A connected elevator enables predictive maintenance.
    • Maintenance activities are optimized with a proactive approach.

Maintenance solutions

Digital from day one

Every elevator upgrade includes built-in connectivity – giving you access to an industry-leading digitally enabled service that maximizes elevator uptime with the highest standards of cybersecurity.

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    Full transparency

    Get real-time updates and actionable insights into the performance of your equipment and extend its lifetime. View your elevator's status in our digital customer portal.

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    Predictive maintenance

    Predictive maintenance finds 80% of issues. With real-time monitoring and data analysis, we identify and fix faults before they become problems.

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    Remote service

    Our remote service resolves issues and entrapments within minutes, no need to wait for an on-site technician. Enjoy maximum cybersecurity for your peace of mind.

Sustainable

Benefit from best-in-class energy efficiency

By replacing your aging elevator with modern equipment, you'll benefit from best-in-class energy efficient components. Predictive maintenance helps minimize carbon emissions by reducing unnecessary callouts.

Up to

74 %

energy savings.

 

Replacing your old elevator with a modern one means big savings. For example, the KONE MonoSpace® 500 is estimated to be up to 74% more energy efficient than its 1990s counterpart.

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Recover

20-40 %

of your elevator energy. 

 

In a mid-rise building, KONE regenerative drives can recover 20–40% of an elevator system's total energy consumption for other uses. In taller buildings, the energy savings can be even greater.

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Frequently asked questions

Our experts will prepare a tailored budget around your needs, taking into account existing equipment status, traffic and building type.

Elevator renovation involves improvements to specific parts as and when you need. Elevator replacement involves removal of your old escalator and installation of new equipment.

Our experts can guide you throughout the planning process, assessing your equipment's status and making recommendations as to when and how you should replace your equipment.

Our experts make an assessment of your building and equipment and ensure replacement is as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

With a new elevator you can benefit from advanced drive and step chain components that improve equipment functionality or aesthetic and safety upgrades to maximize user experience.