Dumbwaiters, or small lifts meant to carry goods between floors, are typically known for being used in mansions and restaurants to transport food and dishes between kitchens and dining rooms. These devices are a hidden and essential way to transport products between floors–but how did they originate? The history of dumbwaiters is a unique one […]
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More Reasons to Think About a Home Elevator
At first, residential elevator installation may seem like it’s going to cost a lot of money and take up a lot of space in your home. However, residential elevators are affordable, and the installation isn’t extraneous. They are made to fit most homes so you can easily and comfortably move from floor to floor. The […]
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How Can I Help the Elders in My Life Age Independently?
Here at Preferred Elevator, we can provide some necessary tools that help our customers age in place. Becoming older doesn’t have to be a bad thing; with age comes wisdom, and you’re only as old as you feel! Older adults manage to have full, independent, and healthy lives, even with limited mobility. One of the […]
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Why Home Modifications are Well Worth the Investment
Here at Preferred Elevator, we know that the aging process involves a lot of thought and planning. As people become older, there are a lot of life decisions to make. When a person has limited mobility, one of these decisions includes staying in the comfort of their home or adjusting to life in a nursing […]
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What’s the Difference Between Curved and Straight Stairlifts?
Getting older can come with some common challenges. One of these challenges is limited mobility. As you age, safety should always be at the forefront. Here at Preferred Elevator, we promote safety. We want our customers to have peace of mind as they carry on with their daily activities. Stairlifts give those with limited mobility […]
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How Can I Finance My Wheelchair Lift?
A wheelchair lift is a much-needed device that Preferred Elevator offers if you are a wheelchair user that wants their independence in moving in and out of your home. Our wheelchair lifts, just like our residential elevators and stairlifts are affordable even if you’re living on a limited income. The price of gaining your independence […]
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Wheelchair Maintenance Tips That Can Benefit Any User
Wheelchairs aren’t just useful when it comes to older adults. Wheelchairs are vital when it comes to anyone with impaired mobility. Here at Preferred Elevator, we install wheelchair lifts that add convenience to our customers’ lives. Not only do we believe in and practice safety and high-quality maintenance when it comes to wheelchair lift installation, […]
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Benefits of a Stairlift
A stairlift can enhance the lives of those with limited mobility. If you experience mobility impairments, then a stairlift can help give you the independence that you crave. Not only are stairlifts easy to install within a residence, but they’re affordable and versatile enough to fit the needs of any homeowner. Here at Preferred Elevator, […]
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What Preferred Elevator Can Do For You
Since starting Preferred Elevator in 2005, our focus has been on enhancing the lives of those with limited mobility. We are incredibly passionate about bringing convenience to our customers. Our team is full of licensed and educated elevator mechanics who received certification through the National Elevator Industry Program (NEIP). We partner with Bruno, Customer Elevator/LULA, […]
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Benefits of a Dumbwaiter
A dumbwaiter is a small lift used to transport objects, instead of people, from floor to floor. Primarily, dumbwaiters have commercial usage in schools, hospitals, hotels and restaurants, and retirement homes but can be utilized in residences as well. A pulley mechanism pulls the dumbwaiter up and down the shaft. Anyone who uses a dumbwaiter […]
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