Residential Elevators:

Jan 5
09:16

2012

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Residential elevators or home elevators have become basic and essential requirement of multi-storied residential buildings as they eliminate the hassl...

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Residential elevators or home elevators have become basic and essential requirement of multi-storied residential buildings as they eliminate the hassle of climbing stairs. They are a Blessing for physically handicapped persons to move from one floor to other easily and they also provide convenience in moving luggage,Residential Elevators: Articles groceries or other heavy items in house. That is why residential elevators are becoming popular to be used in not only residential buildings but also in bungalows, duplex villas and penthouses.

With all these benefits, home elevators also add a fine touch of luxury and richness to your residence and they also increase the marketability and value of your property. They can be easily installed at house and occupy a little space to fit in. Residential elevators come in great varieties depending on the manufacturer company. The only differ in shape, size and speed while basic functions are present in all of them. Residential elevator models such as Panorama elevator, Infinite Luxury elevator, Renaissance elevator, Eclipse elevator, Telecab and Prolift Voyager are different models of residential elevators when buying a residential elevator, keep the following points in your mind:

Lifting capacity of elevator Power consumption Make sure that all safety features such as emergency stop button, rescue calling service, alarms, and smoke and heat sensors are there. Door and hoist way interlocks

Look for space available in your home for installation of equipment. Residential elevators should be purchased from trustworthy manufactures only to make sure the efficiency and reliability of elevator. Some leading manufactures in the field of elevators and lifts are Concord, ThyssenKrupp access, Savaria and Federal Elevators.

After you have purchased and installed a home elevator, make sure to maintain its fitness and health well because it is a frequently used device so it also needs a proper maintenance. It should be conducted at regular intervals at least once in a year inspected by licensed inspectors to ensure that its condition is up to the standards and codes. It should comply with both safety codes N.E.C and ANSI 17.1. Other safety measures such as alarms, SOS signal sender, Smoke and heat sensor should also be checked regularly and maintained perfectly to avoid any mishap or accident that may prove deadly. Annual checkup and maintenance will ensure a safe and reliable ride and will help to avoid device shutdown that will minimize your repairing expanses and other liabilities.