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Elevators installed with more than 4 inches of “gap space” between the hoistway doors and the elevator car doors can pose a serious safety risk. Children may become entrapped in the space and could be seriously injured or killed. This risk can be reduced with the proper installation of space guards at each floor.

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Home Dumbwaiter Safety Tips

Home Dumbwaiter Safety Tips

Here are home dumbwaiter safety tips that you’ll want to use in your house.

A home dumbwaiter can be a staple in your house. If you choose to get one, however, you’ll need to follow the proper safety guidelines. This is done to keep yourself safe, and to ensure that your dumbwaiter is less likely to experience damage as well. Here are home dumbwaiter safety tips that you’ll want to use in your house.

Abide by the Weight Limit

All home dumbwaiters are designed to hold a specific amount of weight. When you exceed the weight limit, the dumbwaiter won’t be able to operate safely and comfortably. That’s why you need to consider what the weight limit of your home dumbwaiter is. Usually, this range is somewhere between 100 and 200 pounds when using a dumbwaiter in your home, but it’s always good to consult with your dumbwaiter installation company to get confirmation on what your dumbwaiter can hold.

Perform Regular Maintenance

Your home dumbwaiter won’t last as long if you don’t take care of it. That’s why regular maintenance is crucial for your dumbwaiter’s longevity. While the frequency of maintenance can vary from model to model, there are certain tasks that should be carried out fairly consistently.

For example, you’ll want to keep up with cleaning tasks, lubricate moving parts of your dumbwaiter, and inspect it for general wear and tear. It’s also good to have your home dumbwaiter inspected annually by a professional. The pros can often find problems that might get overlooked by someone without experience working on them.

Call for Professional Help When You Need Repairs

If your home dumbwaiter actually starts encountering problems, you’ll want to get those problems fixed quickly. To resolve these problems, call on a dumbwaiter mechanic to fix them for you. They will come with the knowledge and tools to properly diagnose and solve whatever problems are affecting your dumbwaiter.

Preferred Elevator: We’re On the Up and Up!

For over a decade, Preferred Elevator has served residents in Central Maryland, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. You can rely on our experienced home installation team and quality products.

For our commercial elevator clients, we also provide annual inspections of your equipment to adhere to standards established by the state of Maryland. During these inspections, we make sure that your commercial mobility product is functioning correctly and efficiently. We’ll also go over all safety devices and customized features offered within your plan!

Get in touch with us! Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8 am -5 pm. Reach us by phone at 410-238-2555, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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    • 7110 Golden Ring Road
      Suite 102
      Essex, MD 21221
    • Phone: 410-238-2555
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