Home Elevators and Lifts for Increased Accessibility

Providing elderly people and physically challenged individuals with increased accessibility and independence, home elevators and lifts are now seen as more of a necessity than a luxury. Elevators are suitable for homes without space constraints, while stair lifts are a less expensive option and ideal when you have space and/or budget restrictions.

Elevators in Homes

Residential elevators are an effective solution for people who have difficulty negotiating stairs. Choosing the right model can improve accessibility as well as the value of your home. Some things to note:

• There are different types of elevators, categorized according to their drive systems which may be hydraulic, counterweighted systems, winding drum, and gearless.

• Some require a machine room to set up, while others do not and can be installed in a shallow pit.

• The decision as to which type is suitable depends on the type of building, the needs of the user, and space.

• If you are looking for an energy-efficient model to access the top floor of your home quietly and efficiently, and can afford to stretch your budget, a gearless home elevator is a great option.

• The lower the extent of retrofitting of space on the floors that your elevator serves, the lower is the cost of installation.

• While choosing and setting up an elevator: vertical space it will take up, weight capacity, cab size, the door and where it faces, interior lighting, safety features, and location of controls.

• To customize your elevator to blend with home décor, consider interior wall and floor finish, and accessory styles.

Look at a wide variety of elevator lifts and choose the one that is ideal for your home and your requirements.

Home Stair lifts – Convenient Alternative to Elevators

If you have space and budget constraints, consider installing a stair lift. They are a useful and less expensive alternative to elevators, and allow a person to move along a staircase in a seated position.

• Stair lifts can be fitted on different types of staircases – straight, curved or winding.

• Installation costs are lower for a single run of stairs than for complex stairways.

• Swivel seats are important as they allow wheelchair users to transfer easily to the lift seat as well as to sit and rise.

• Standard stair chair features include footrests, seat belt, obstruction sensors, fold-up arms, flip-up seats, call-send controls, and rechargeable batteries.

Vertical and inclined platform lifts are another useful accessibility between floors for wheelchair users.

Purchase Advice

Buying home elevators and lifts to improve your accessibility is always easier with professional guidance. A reliable dealer in accessibility equipment can ensure that your home gets an accessibility solution that meets your needs. The equipment would set up to meet standard code requirements. With the right supplier, you are also assured of good customer service support.

Location and Contact Information

DAY Elevator and Lift,50 Hempstead Gardens Drive,West Hempstead, NY 11552Ph: (800) 758 5438 (toll-free)