For many elderly people, multi-storey homes is not friendly, as climbing stairs requires more time and physical effort. If you are considering installing a home elevator, you may possibly concerned about the elevator taking up valuable living space. Below, we introduce a compact home elevator that can be installed in a space within 3 feet by 3.3 feet. (910mm by 1000mm)
Key features of this elevator:
- Drive system: Hydraulic drive, ensuring smooth operation.
- Lower prices: $5,000–$8,000 (excluding installation costs).
- No pit required: Most compact elevatorsfeature a pitless design, installing directly onto the existing floor.
- Through-the-Floor design: These elevators operate through a small opening in the floor, no need traditional elevator shaft / hoistway.
- Compact dimensions: Footprintless than 9–10 square feet of floor space.
- Power supply: standard 220V domestic power supply.
- No machine room required:High efficiency space saving.
- Quiet motor: Operating noise is approximately 60 Db, equivalent to the volume of normal human speech.
- Modular production and installation: No need professional installers; Normal skilled worker can finish the installation within 2-3 days.
Expert advice for the elderly
According to home modification specialists, ‘smallest’ does not always mean ‘best’. Please consider the following three points:
- Forward-thinking: If the elderly person may require a wheelchair in the future, it is recommended that the clear width of the door opening be not less than 28 inches (711mm), and the internal depth of the lift car not less than 44 inches (1117 mm).
- Safety sensors: Ensure the elevator has a ‘light curtain’ or safety sensors. The elevator can stops immediately if a pet or any barriers under the elevator.
- Battery Back-Up System: If there is a power cut while using the elevator, it can be driven to the lower level of the home and will then wait until the power comes back on to resume normal service.
How to choose?
If you wish to retain the original room layout, ask for a compact, shaftless elevator.
If wheelchair access is required, choose a model with bigger depth.
You can contact us for a smallest footprint home elevator quote.
