5 things to consider when buying a homelift

Looking to add a residential elevator to your home? Make sure you look into these things first!

Introduction

Buying a residential elevator is often a long-term commitment, as it is meant to be part of your home for many years to come. It is therefore a good idea to take an extra moment or two in the planning stages before a purchase. We have collected some useful tips for you to consider when beginning your search for the perfect home lift.

1) Safety first

As with anything that moves in a space occupied by people, especially children or the elderly, safety should be your primary concern when looking for a home elevator. The design and mechanics need to be constructed in a way that prevents accidents. Doors that automatically open if something gets caught in them are one example of safe construction. Another is to have walls surrounding the elevator through which hands and fingers cannot reach and potentially get hurt.

Aritco HomeLift with mother and child

2) What are your specific needs?

Consider in detail what the elevator will be used for. Mainly people, things, or both? How many people might use it simultaneously? Is there a need for special accessibility, for instance fitting a wheelchair in the elevator? All these things must be taken into account before a purchase, to make sure that you choose a model which has the required dimensions and can carry the necessary amount of weight.

3) Where in your home do you place the lift?

Whether you are adding a home lift to your current residence or integrating it into the drawings of a home that is yet to be built, you need to consider the placement of the elevator as well as the amount of space it will require. If you are adding an elevator to a house that you already live in, being conservative with space becomes all the more important. For these purposes, a platform lift such as our Aritco HomeLift is the best option as it requires minimal space above and underneath it. Our free home kit includes a size mat that shows you how much floorspace the HomeLift requires – approximately the same as a wardrobe, despite being spacious enough for multiple people.

4) Which design appeals to you?

As mentioned, buying a residential elevator is a long-term commitment, so beyond the utility of it, you also want to make sure that you appreciate the way it looks in your home. The ideal home lift is a beautiful piece of furniture that meshes well with the rest of your decoration. Do you want one that blends into its surroundings or one that stands out as both a useful and eye-catching art piece? All our home lifts have an emphasis on design. From the beautiful DesignWall to the artful flooring and atmospheric lighting, there are many design aspects to consider. Feel free to play around with some ideas in our 3D modeling Liftguide.

DesignWall Orange from Aritco lift

5) What are the maintenance requirements?

Once the installation is done, you will want to enjoy your residential elevator with minimum hassle. Make sure that you look into the maintenance requirements of the models that you are interested in. Is it easy to check the health and status of the elevator? If something needs repair, do you need to figure it out on your own or does the manufacturer offer assistance? The answers indicate how easy your new home lift will be to take care of in the long run.

Last but not least

There are obviously more things to consider before buying a residential elevator, but if you have a clear idea of these five, then you are well on the way. If you have questions about anything in this list or any aspect of getting a home lift, do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We will gladly help you along the way!

CN

Aritco CINA, SHANGHAI

Aritco Homelift (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

B310-2, Wending Living Style Plaza,
No. 258 Wending Road
Xuhui District, Shanghai P.R.
China

PHONE: +86 400 6233 121
EMAIL: INFO.CHINA@ARITCO.COM

CN

Aritco Cina, Qingdao

504, NO.32 BUILDING, TIAN’AN CYBER PARK
NO.88 CHUNYANG RD. QINGDAO
CHINA

PHONE: +86 532 66736895
EMAIL: INFO.CHINA@ARITCO.COM

DE

Aritco JERMAN

Aritco Deutschland GmbH
Widenmayerstrasse 31
DE – 80538 München
Germany

PHONE: +49 7123 9597272
EMAIL: INFO.GERMANY@ARITCO.COM

ES

Aritco SPANYOL

AVENIDA DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN 24, NAVE 10
288 21, COSLADA
MADRID
SPAIN

PHONE: (+34) 918 622 552
EMAIL: INFO.SPAIN@ARITCO.COM

SE

Aritco SWEDIA

ARITCO LIFT AB
ELEKTRONIKHÖJDEN 14
175 43 JÄRFÄLLA
SWEDEN

PHONE: +46 8 120 401 00
EMAIL: INFO@ARITCO.COM

SEA

Aritco ASIA TENGGARA

405 Yang 1981 Building,
Room no. G-02B, M-03B
Debaratna Road, Bang Na Nuea,
Bangna, Bangkok 10260 Thailand.

Phone: 086-317-4017 or 095-901-8887
Email: info.sea@aritco.com

UAE

Aritco Uni Emirat Arab

ARITCO LIFT AB C/O BUSINESS SWEDEN,
CONCORD TOWER, 26TH FLOOR,
OFFICE 2607, MEDIA CITY
DUBAI, UAE

EMAIL: INFO.UAE@ARITCO.COM

UK

Aritco Britania Raya

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 1604 808809
E-mail: info.uk@aritco.com