![]() The next time you’re riding in an elevator with other people but don’t want to stop on their floors, then try this elevator hack. Take the stairs, you snobs! Manually Cancel Other Floors (Button Combo Elevator Hack) Most Ithaca College students knew about this elevator hack though and we usually heard lots of cursing on the other side of the elevator doors whenever we did this. Worked great especially when you were late for class. One of the dorms, called The Towers, had an old elevator and we would do this trick all the time. When the elevator reaches someone else’s floor, the door will try to open, but won’t be able to and should continue on to the next stop. The goal here is to use the rubber traction of your shoes to keep the doors shut. If you have friends in the elevator with you, have them help. Or if it’s a small elevator, then just grab the sides and plant your foot against the door. Firmly place your heel on the floor and the rest of your foot against the middle of the two elevator doors. You can file this next hack under annoying elevator hacks. Just don’t let go of the button until you get to your floor. Depending on the elevator model, you might get an express ride and skip all other stops. It was just a placebo! Press And Hold Your Floor Button (Button Combo Elevator Hacking)Īnother elevator hack is to just press and hold your floor button. Guess what? The button wasn’t connected to any wires. There was a gap in the back of the box where you could see inside. While I was waiting, I took a closer look at the “Push to Cross” box attached to the light pole. While on vacation in San Diego, I got stuck at an intersection that took forever for the light to change. The next time you are at a crosswalk, take a closer look at the “Push to Cross” button. NERD NOTE: Some “Push to Cross” buttons at intersection crosswalks are placebos. Most elevators have security cameras and it will be easy to identify you if you are a regular in the building. We don’t want you to get arrested, fined, fired from your job, or evicted from your building. Check your local laws before trying any of these elevator hacks. WARNING: Elevator hacking might be illegal in your area. So how do you get an express elevator ride? Here are some easy elevator hacks. This can be very handy during typical busy elevator times like commute rush hours and lunchtime. There’s nothing more annoying than being late for work and getting in an elevator that stops on every single floor.īut did you know, many elevator manufacturers include a special button combination that allows VIPs to bypass all other stops? These button combinations will allow you to enable “elevator express mode” or “elevator independent service mode” and bypass all other stops except yours. That’s why I wrote this elevator hacks article. One of the worst parts of working in a big city like Manhattan is your daily elevator commute. ![]()
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