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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Whether you are getting lifts for houses or for commercial building, it is quite obvious that only after researching, you’ll pick one for you. It is actually that time when you’ll realise that different kinds of lifts are available for different purposes and catering different needs of the users. In this post, we take a look at different kinds of lifts present in the markets.   Passenger Lifts Sellers of hydraulic lifts say that this happens to be one of the most common kinds of lifts used across the world. This version is mainly used in building that have 5 or more floors. They are generally residential lifts that come in different sizes based on different carriage loads. It can be used to accommodate minimum 10 people to up to 25 people maximum. The apartments and flats, lifts in shopping malls and other high rise buildings all use this version. Residential Lifts This is another very common kind of elevators and lift used in residential buildings. The to...

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 ...

The commercial lifts are pretty essential if you have many story building. The commercial lifts are installed in a wide variety of businesses and buildings, these lifts are suitable for almost every environment. If you have these elevators in your commercial building then you should also look out its maintenance to keep it running for a long time. Here’s a quick look at the importance of maintenance for commercial lifts.   Enhance Comfort The elevators are helpful in going upstairs and coming downstairs but also it’s often easy for elevator riders to tell when an elevator isn’t working. If you face sudden jolts, eerie noises, and non-responsive doors; then you need maintenance of these lifts. This time the owner of the commercial space duty is to get their lifts maintained and feel comfortable.   Avoid Breakdowns Elevators make about millions of trips daily without incident or accident. However, there are some times when the lift may break do...