How to Make Your Life Easier with Indoor Home Elevators

Elevators have become a luxury of the past as nowadays thanks to different types of residential lifts they have become more affordable than ever. The elderly and people with mobility issues, in general, can see the true benefits of these lifts which offer both accessibility and safety.  Installing any home elevator won't give you the same benefits though which is why you'll need to focus on certain features that will guarantee you'll find the most fitting indoor lift. Before we go over them lets see what exactly do you get from indoor home elevators.

Benefits

• The safety in your home will be improved due to the fact that you won't have to go up and down-stairs, thus avoid slipping and falling on your back. You can also enter a passcode or use a key on an indoor home elevator for some levels, so you can keep your bedroom or office space away from prying eyes.

• The safety in your home will be improved due to the fact that you won't have to go up and down-stairs, thus avoid slipping and falling on your back. You can also enter a passcode or use a key on an indoor home elevator for some levels, so you can keep your bedroom or office space away from prying eyes.

• Property value will increase not only because an indoor home elevator makes a house look like a million-dollar mansion but because it adds extra functionality. Although you may not be selling your property in the near future it is still a good investment that will surely make for an otherwise convenient home.

• No matter if you or your loved ones are immobile or not there is going to be nothing better than a lift as you won't be limited by the stairs. It can really pay off if you try to rent your house on Airbnb as not only will the indoor home elevator itself increase the rental price but also it will increase the number of people that can rent it out.

Design

• You don't want to get a lift that will take a week to install or drastic changes to the interior of your home, instead look for a company that offers unique installation so it suits your house and needs. The elevator should accommodate you and not the other way around, so make sure there are no bulky parts too. If there isn't a company that does custom installations just go for the elevator closest to the one you see fit for your needs.

• You have 4 types of home elevators to choose from, starting with cable and chain-driven to pneumatic and hydraulic home elevators. A cable-driven indoor home elevator has a cable wounded around a drum which comes built with a metal or a glass shaft and can be easily retrofitted if you get one without a shaft. Chain-driven home lifts are exactly the same as cable-driven ones except that they use a chain instead of a cable, and they require less maintenance whilst also being more durable. 

• Hydraulic elevators are powered by a piston travelling inside a cylinder connected to a system that pumps oil in order to move it. What is great with these lifts is that they do not require a machine room. Like hydraulic lifts, pneumatic ones also don't require a machine room and they use a vacuum tube to go up and own which makes them look futuristic.

Features

• Customizing your elevator should also be high up on your list, as there are companies that allow you to have custom made cab finish, flooring, lighting, material and gate style. You can make your elevator blend in with your home's interior, like lighting, flooring and ceiling. If you have a contemporary home you can have a lift with that look or you can go for a more classic style that will complement the style of your home.

• A standard indoor home elevator will usually go up two floors but if you want to accommodate a lift that will cover more distance the price of it will increase quite a lot. With these customizable features, you'll be able to integrate the elevator into its surroundings which makes it even more aesthetically pleasing.

Safety

• Elevators that exceed safety standards are your best option, but in order for that to be the case, you must go over certain questions. For example, does the elevator come with an emergency battery that will keep it going when the power grid goes down or how fast does the cab go and if it's speed can be adjusted to your desired level? Other things will include the maximum weight capacity and how many safety switches does the lift have.

• Finally, check if there are any safeguards that will stop the elevator from working without a passenger or the door from opening when in use and of them are there. Other safety features include the option to have a phone connected to your landline so you can call for help when stuck. Talking about getting stuck, you should also have an elevator that can be lowered manually so you can exit without having to disturb anyone.