Whether you’re an existing home owner or a buyer looking for that perfect house, you may be wondering what it entails to install or manage a residential elevator. We will straighten it all out for you with our myths and facts about home elevators.
Home elevators are becoming more and more popular as they offer enhanced mobility and convenience to people of all ages. From helping older adults who have limited mobility to improving floor-to-floor accessibility to increasing the value of a home, there are many reasons why homeowners want elevators on their property. Let’s address some concerns.
Myth: Home elevators are expensive.
Fact: While it’s certainly true that you can spend a lot of money on the latest and greatest models, owning a simple chair lift or dumb waiter is more affordable than you may think. Plus, it saves you time throughout your daily life, which is valuable in its own right. Get a quote from Mowrey Elevator to see just how affordable they can be.
Myth: Elevators are held up by one cable that could snap.
Fact: Home elevators are very safe. They are held up by many strong cables, not just one. If you can’t get over the safety issue, try a vacuum elevator, which operates through the creation of air pressure below and above the car.
Myth: You could get trapped inside the elevator if the power goes out.
Fact: Many elevator models have the ability to store emergency power backups in the event of a power outage. In any case, your car should have an alarm that will sound as well as a way to call for help. Most modern elevators have an emergency lowering feature that lowers the device to the bottom floor if the power goes out. Once the device arrives there safely, the doors unlock and open.
Myth: The elevator doors will open despite an elevator car being there.
Fact: Home elevators are designed in such a way that the car controls the opening of the lift door. Upon arrival at the landing, the car door syncs up with the hall door, triggering the operator mechanism to open both sets of doors.
Myth: If the elevator car gets stuck or stops due to power failure, you will run out of oxygen.
Fact: Home elevators are not air tight. They are designed with ventilation openings to keep a fresh flow of oxygen coming in.
If you require emergency repair on your home elevator or you wish to install a new one in your home, call Mowrey Elevator at 800-441-4449 or send a repair request via our website.