Advantages of Using Elevators and Lifts in Homes

Author: dayelevator | Posted: 04.05.2012

Whether it has just one upper floor or more, a home can become a difficult place to access if you have a mobility issue. There are many different types of accessibility equipment that can help you move about your home easily. Most homes now have home elevators, stair lifts, or wheelchair lifts. This article discusses the many advantages of using elevators and lifts in homes.

Residential Elevators Add Value to a Home

Home elevators provide a convenient and safe access to the upper floors. The elderly and people with mobility issues enjoy a great deal of independence if a home has an elevator. They can move about freely without depending on other people for assistance. An elevator allows you to move heavy items such as furniture, laundry, groceries, and more from floor to floor. Other benefits:

• Safeguards the physically challenged from the slips and falls that can occur on stairs

• Enhances the market value of the home

• Adds to the aesthetics

• Saves time that would be spent using the stairs

Contemporary elevators for homes come with good load capacity and car size. You can purchase a model to accommodate a wheelchair. They are also equipped with several safety features and easy-to-use controls. Depending on your structure, you can choose a hydraulic, winding drum or gearless option and customize it to blend with your home décor.

Stairlifts – Economical Accessibility Solution

Overcoming the challenges posed by stairways in a home is easy when you have a stair chair lift. It allows the user to move up and down the staircase in a seated position. There are stair lifts to fit straight, curved and spiral staircases. They are a great option when space constraints do not permit the installation of an elevator. The advantages of having a lift for your home staircase are:

• It is an economical mobility solution that is easy to set up, though structural modifications are need to install a curved chair lift

• It can be installed on either side of a stairway

• The device comes with several features for safe and comfortable movement over the staircase, such as swivel seat, obstruction sensors, safety belts, seatbelts, arm rest controls, and more

• The user can easily operate the device

• Chair lifts can be folded away when not in use so that they do not obstruct the use of the staircase

• Outdoor stairlifts come with a corrosion resistant build to withstand even harsh weather conditions

Premium models of elevators and lifts work on both batteries and electricity.

Reputable Dealers for Purchase

Always purchase your accessibility device from a reputable dealer. This way, you are ensured of timely support service. Well known dealers would have an inventory featuring elevators and lifts from leading brands such as ThyssenKrupp Access, Federal Elevator, and Savaria. With the right dealer, you can benefit from professional guidance to choose the right type of equipment and hassle free installation.



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