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Proven Tips to Consider When Choosing Suitable Stair Lift

Stair lifts are indispensable equipment for people with mobility issues. It helps them bypass the challenges of moving up and down the stai...

Why Is My Bruno Elan Stairlift Beeping?

There are only a handful of things that will cause your Bruno Elan Stairlift to beep when not in use. This handy guide will walk you…

What Are The Medical Benefits Of An Electric Lift Chair? |

Lift chairs are wonderful tools for the elderly or people who recover from various injuries. Therefore, are ideal for those who have several mobility

Is All Durable Medical Equipment Covered by Insurance?

The simple answer is no. Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Your physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physician’s assistant (PA) or certified nurse specialist (CNS) can prescribe medical equipment for a patient. Medicare is considered the driver when it comes to …

Why We Behave So Oddly In Elevators

For most of us, riding from floor to floor in an elevator is a completely mundane process. Lee Gray, an associate dean at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, is known as the Elevator Guy. He spends a lot of his time researching the history of elevators and why we behave so oddly in the big metal boxes.

Benefits of a Home Elevator

Benefits of a Home Elevator As times change and people live longer, more and more homeowners are installing elevators in their homes. Having a home elevator is an affordable solution for many needs and purposes. Whether you need to negotiate different levels of your home, looking to increase your home value or simply planning …

Your Definitive Guide to Elevator Etiquette

Manners expert Lizzie Post on how to behave between floors when

An Animated Guide To Elevator Etiquette

Why don't you float in an elevator?

A charming little animation from TED explains how gravity works when you're riding in an elevator.

Step in the World’s Tallest Elevators

if you regard yourself as a brave individual and great adventurer, then you should try experiencing some of the tallest elevators in the world.

How Elevators and Lifts work?

Elevators work just like a pulley, when motor starts and the elevator car goes up, the counterweight goes down and vice versa at the push of the elevator.

Decision Factors for an Elevator Modernization

So your Elevator Contractor has recommended that your aging elevator is due for a modernization. A modernization is expensive, so this post will explain the benefits so you can decide if they̵…

Preventive Maintenance in the Elevator Industry

True preventive maintenance for elevator equipment leads to fewer callbacks and lower maintenance costs over time. Elevators are essential to the functioning of most commercial buildings. Properly functioning elevators contribute to workplace efficiency and tenant retention.

New Sympathy When the Elevator Breaks

New Sympathy When the Elevator Breaks – Climbing too many stairs makes me think more about broken elevators.

Elevator Trends and Technologies Transforming Tall Buildings

Our cities are getting taller. There are 250 million plus elevators worldwide. So what are some of the trends and technologies helping us reach new heights?

Elevators Can Help Prevent Falls for Seniors

Senior Falls and Costs When it comes to getting older, one thing that every senior will be at risk of is suffering from a fall. In the milder cases, falls can result in bruises, scuffs, and a new-found fear of the stairs. In more severe cases, broken bones, concussion (TBI), and even death. Every year …

How do elevators and lifts work?

An easy-to-understand explanation of how an elevator works with counterweights (to save energy) and safety braking systems (to protect the people inside).

Things are looking up for elevators

Changes in elevator technology can mean new life for old buildings, with big energy savings. This pushes all our buttons.

What happens to an elevator during a power outage?

Do you know what happens to an elevator during a power outage? If the elevator is equipped with battery lowering, passengers can swiftly exit the elevator.