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Quick Tips on Maintaining Your Home Lift Elevator

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Homes with residential elevators are a class apart regarding luxury and accessibility. Lifts and elevators offered by lift companies can make the entire property accessible, grander in looks and feel and, as mentioned above, a class apart. However, the performance of these machines relies a lot on how they are maintained and what steps are taken for their upkeep. This post gives us an idea of how to maintain the home elevator with some straightforward steps. How to maintain the home elevator -  O ldmateelevators MAINTAINING HOME ELEVATORS – RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY LIFT COMPANIES MAINTAIN THE WEIGHT LIMIT The first step involves maintaining the elevator's weight , which is essential because most elevators break down due to overload. Experts from every elevator service company will recommend respecting the weight limit of the elevator and making multiple trips rather than one single trip with an overweight lift. Experts from every elevator service company -  O ldmateelevat...

Recognising the Signs That Home Lift Elevator Requires Modernisation

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Lifts and elevators play a significant role in our lives by providing high-speed vertical transportation features. They are the lifeline of high-rise buildings and facilities, and residential elevators, in particular, are a boon for older people and those having mobility-related issues. The absence of timely maintenance and upgrading will result in decreased performance, safety hazards and diminished aesthetic appeal. Not to mention, this will also put rider's safety at risk. The lift owner must stay attentive to the signs that it's time to upgrade the lift. Failing to detect these signs in residential elevators will result in decreased performance and efficiency, and safety hazards will also be present. You will see that the elevator's aesthetic appeal is also affected by the lack of timely lift modernisation. Here is a post where we discuss some signs that tell that it's time to modernise and upgrade your home lift elevator. Failing to detect these signs in resident...

What Are The Unique Advantages Of Using Residential Lifts?

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The upper floors of any property become impossible to access for people with disabilities or old age people or those with heart problems. In such situations, residential elevators come to the rescue, as they allow people to access the upper and lower floors very easily without risking their health or their bodies. Let us talk about the advantages of residential elevators in this post after understanding what residential elevators are. Residential Lifts access for disable people - Oldmateelevators WHAT IS A RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR? A residential elevator or a home lift elevator is similar to any other lift in buildings. The only difference is that they operate at a much slower speed and have lower capacity than commercial elevators installed in high-rise buildings. The average speed of residential lifts is somewhere around 0.15 m/second. Residential elevators also differ in design compared to commercial elevators. The former has a design that is exclusively for use within a residence...

Easy Maintenance Guide For Home Lift Elevators

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Image source: https://www.oldmateelevators.com.au/our-work/ People are becoming more economically prosperous and getting better and more advanced features for life improvement. One of them is a home lift elevator that improves the quality of life for every homeowner. Particularly for those having mobility issues and people with disabilities, these elevators are nothing short of a boon. They can get their liberty back, and not to mention, these elevators add style and luxury to any property and enhance its resale value significantly. However, it is essential to maintain them as per the instructions given by the lift installation company because they have to comply with government rules and regulations. HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR HOME ELEVATOR? Some very common steps are taken to maintain any residential elevator and avoid expensive repair work, and some of them are discussed below. FOLLOW THE RULES AND KEEP UP WITH THE REPAIRS You must remember the following safety tips to prolong the life of...

Different Kind Of Residential Stair Lifts and Their Features

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So many different kinds of residential lifts are present in the markets, but for homes that have space related constraints, there could be nothing better than stair lifts. In stair lifts too, there are different options available to accommodate different types of settings, but all in all, there is no doubt that they are a cost-effective way of enhancing the accessibility at home, where people with limited mobility dwell.  STRAIGHT STAIRLIFT - According to the vendors of residential elevators , this happens to be the most economical version of stair lifts and it can be installed along any side of the straight staircase. The top benefits of this version come in the form of quick installation, economical availability and low in maintenance.  Apart from this, one more fact is that based on the needs of the users, companies involved in the business of residential lifts can customise them to fit any needs or staircase.  CURVED STAIRLIFT - The next version available here is giv...

TOP FEATURES TO LOOK FOR IN AN INCLINED PLATFORM LIFT

Ever since inclined platform lifts have been launched in the markets, they have become one of the most cost-effective solutions for people with disabilities and even those having mobility related issues. This version is specially designed so that they can tackle stairs with utter ease and without any help.  These inclined platform lifts come with numerous features related to safety, accessibility, ease of use and so on.  Here in this post, we will have a look at some of the top features to look for in an inclined platform lift while getting one installed. The first thing to make sure is that the supplier is fully licensed and following all codes of conduct, safety standards, etc. as well as industry’s best practices not just in manufacturing, but also in the installation process.  Here are some features to look for in an inclined platform lift: The installation should be done according to the industry’s code and standards for safety The manufactu...

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TIMELY LIFT MAINTENANCE in SYDNEY?

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A number of companies that offer lift installation services are known for offering several other services as well.  This includes lift maintenance Sydney services as well and there is also an option of contacting a lift maintenance company in Sydney for the same.  The benefits of these companies, as well as these services, are several and here in this post, we take a look at some of them. Increased Efficiency: Because of basic wear and tear that a lift or elevator experiences on a daily basis, the performance as well as the efficiency of the machine go down gradually. But with timely maintenance and care, this wear and tear can be tackled really well and this way, the efficiency of the installation can be maintained as it is for longer periods. Decreased Spending: With the help of the services rendered by a lift maintenance company in Sydney, one thing is guaranteed that you will stay immune from spending frequently on repair work o minor wear and ...

Reduce Electricity of Commercial/Residential Lifts with These Tips

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In a commercial building, it is said that an elevator or lift consume only 5-7 percent of the total electricity, but this too can be saved by a number of steps. The best thing about these steps is they work equally on commercial as well as residential elevators and lifts for houses and some important points have been mentioned here. Hardware Improvements With several small and major improvements of the overall mechanism or the hardware, you can make sure that commercial, as well as residential lifts, can be made to consume less electricity. The biggest step you could take is replacing the old school hydraulic lift with a traction elevator that travels up and down on a steel rope. With traction lifts, you will not require a dedicated machine room because the entire mechanism or machine is kept on the top of the cabin. This way, you actually get a more usable space, less heat and consumes less energy. Other Hardware Improvements you could make include –  Mot...

Cost of Installation of Different Kinds of Residential Lifts

When we talk about lifts for houses, we need to keep one thing in mind that they are a must have thing for people having mobility issues. Keeping this point in mind, manufacturers of these mobility solutions have devised a number of options in terms of residential lifts and all are totally different from each other. Their functionality is different and so is their cost. The cost is something that potential buyers are more concerned about and this is why, we have decided to discuss this topic and know the expenses of installation of three different kinds of residential lifts. The names are –  • Hydraulic Lifts • Traction Lifts • Non-Hydraulic Lifts Let us discuss the cost of installation and other expenses here. Hydraulic lifts • This version is powered by an electronic pump that transmits hydraulic fluids in to the jack and with its help; the elevator gets pushed above and below. • The space consumed by this version is somewhere around 15 sq feet and for this, a...

Why Seek Services Of Professionals For Residential Lifts Service And Maintenance?

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Home or residential lifts/elevators have become a standard addition in modern-day homes. Architects and builders accommodate them not just for added comfort of the entire family, but to enhance the looks and luxury as well as the resale value of the property.  But one thing more that they add is that these installations work the best only in the presence of time based maintenance and servicing. In this post, we take a look at the top methods to use in the maintenance of lift for houses. Only Professionals Should Be Used • Right at the time of getting residential lifts installed, one thing is made clear by the vendors that DIY servicing and maintenance would void the guarantee/warranty, etc.  • Therefore, the best step is to seek the services of professionals who can carry out the process in a step-by-step manner to generate expected results. • Other than these services, from these companies, you can even get assistance to get the right thing installed at ...

Types of Commercial Lifts and Their Features

Ever since they came into existence, they have continued to be the most convenient option for travelling up and down. Amongst several types present in the markets, there are commercial lifts that we use in commercially used high-rise buildings such as hospitals, offices, hotels, shopping malls, hospitals and so on. Because they are used at so many places, you will find this version in a whole variety or range and some of them are really stylish. Here is a classification of the different types present in the markets. Automated Passenger Lifts According to the sellers and suppliers of commercial and residential lifts, this version is mostly used in an office, mall or any kind of commercial space. A very remarkable factor about this version is that they may and may not be inside the complex only and can run through different ways like electric, vacuum, cable or hydraulic lifts. Usually, they can carry 10-12 passengers at a time safely and comfortably. Hospital Passenger Li...

Types of Wheelchair Lifts for Houses

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A wheelchair can make life easier for those facing a disability or unable to move because of the age factor. Even better than wheelchairs is the wheelchair lift that allows these people to live without boundaries or worries of going upstairs. There are several versions present in the markets that can be used as residential lifts, but it is important to pick the right one based on your needs. To be very precise, there are two most popular types present that can be used as wheelchair lifts for houses and here is the brief information of them all.     Vertical platform lift The first one is called vertical platform lift that has a huge plethora of features to cite here. In most cases, you will find this version being installed near a stairway, but not on it. It resembles almost an elevator and raises and lowers the person in a wheelchair straight up and down. One more feature that needs a mention here is that it can hold at least 500 pounds. As far as the insta...

Etiquettes to Follow in Commercial and Residential Lifts

No matter, it’s an office lift or residential lifts, if you are using it, this means that you’ll definitely have to be aware of some common etiquettes that you need to follow. In this post, we have chosen this topic because not many people are aware of the fact that there are lift etiquettes as well that can make them hugely popular in their building.   Remember where to stand While waiting for the lift to arrive, the best step is to stand on the right side of the entry/exit point. This will give enough space to exit to those coming via lift and evacuating on the same floor. Other than this, you should allow everyone who are getting off, a chance to exit before you board the elevator. Similarly, while inside the hydraulic lift, make sure that you continue stepping backwards and stand as close as possible to the wall. In this regards, experts say that the first places to be filled are the four corners and then, people should fill in the middle of the elevator. If ...