Knowledge

Knowledge

There are three types of common home lifts: screw home lifts, hydraulic home lifts and traction home lifts.

Screw-type home lifts: Screw drive lifts have a self-contained shaft, and therefore do not require a pit, machine room, or have top-level height restrictions. It’s suitable for small spaces; maximizing the utilization of building space, and for units in buildings with less than six floors, such as villas, duplex buildings, lofts, split floors, lofts, stacked villas, etc.

It’s also ideal for homes with a floor slab, waterproof layer or cable ducts under the ground of the house since these features would make it impossible to dig a pit.

Hydraulic home lifts: The characteristics of hydraulic lifts are very similar to screw-type home lifts. They have low civil engineering requirements and do not have a machine room. However, because the cylinder piston of hydraulic lifts has a limited service life, expiration and wear and tear pose a risk for oil leakage, resulting in the need for frequent and costly maintenances.

Traction home lifts: Traction lifts have higher requirements for civil construction. They require a shaft and have top-level height requirements. These lifts can be installed in villas, independent self-built houses, multi-story villas, duplex buildings and floor-level households with a basement. These units have a heavy load-bearing threshold and the capacity for a pit.

Traction home lifts are known for their low noise, fast speed, stable operation and energy-efficient qualities. The price of traction home lifts varies depending on the brand.

*Screw home lifts are recommended for apartment buildings with under six stories. Traction home lifts are recommended for apartment buildings with more than six stories.

Duplex or Multi/Penthouse

This type of building usually has residents on the lower floors and have limited load-bearing floor slabs, making it inconvenient to excavate a pit.

The KALEA screw lift structure has its own safety advantages and does not require buffers or other devices. It’s lightweight and does not require a pit, which can reduce the load-bearing burden of the floor.

Renovated villa with floor heating, an underground garage, etc.

Traditional driving methods require having a pit; the excavation of the pit can destroy the original floor heating system and waterproof layer of the underground space. KALEA’s screw-driven lift has low civil construction requirements, does not require a pit and does not damage the structure of the house. This makes KALEA the preferred choice for residential buildings with floor heating and underground garages.

Buildings with narrow units or have a shaft reserved for installation

In order to increase the actual living area, the floor space and shaft space reserved by the developer for home lifts may be relatively small. Compared with lifts with other driving methods, screw lifts have no counterweight and no machine room.

Buildings with restricted height and irregular top space

The building height of duplexes and multi-story residential buildings is generally low, and the height of the top floor is limited. The KALEA screw lift has small requirements for the top height rendering it more suitable for irregular top floor spaces such as attics.

Screw-driven lifts operate by having a nut move along a screw to drive the lift platform up and down. KALEA household lifts operate under a screw drive. KALEA lifts are small and flexible, does not require a pit and comes with its own shaft. Relatively speaking, the driving method of the screw is less prone to falling, which can better protect the safety of customers.

1. Safety: Safety must be a priority. The lift’s safety protection devices must be reliable and made with a quality that meets industry standards.

2. Energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly: Energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly lifts not only reduce unnecessary energy wastage but also greatly reduce the cost per lift use.

3. Maintenance costs: The cost of maintenance is also an important factor. The use and maintenance of lifts should be simple, with a low failure rate. This not only reduces the maintenance cost but also extends the service life of the lift.

4. Price: Home lifts are priced differently depending on the brand, type, model and configurations. When purchasing a lift, be sure to ask whether the price includes equipment costs, installation costs, shaft costs, transportation costs, etc.

When choosing a home lift brand, four major factors that should be considered:

1. Does the lift have its own lift shaft for civil construction requirements?

The structure of your home determines specific lift installation requirements. Villas typically occupy one or two floors underground, limiting the ability for pit excavations. Therefore, home lifts with a self-contained lift shaft and have no requirements for a pit are most suitable.

2. The safety of home lifts

Home lifts have a higher requirement for safety. It is necessary to consider whether the lift is equipped with an emergency power UPS. In the event of sudden power outages or failures in the lift operation, lifts that are equipped with an emergency power UPS can still run to the next floor and open the lift door to prevent you and your family from being trapped inside. In addition, it is also necessary to consider whether the home lift meets relevant industry standards, certified by relevant authorities and has safety features such as an emergency braking system, an alarm system and a dialing device to ensure the safety of you and your family members.

3. What is included in the total cost of the home lifts?

Costs can differ between brands, and whether it’s an imported or domestic product. Be sure to verify the price gap and value when making a purchase.

4. Does the home lift brand have reliable after-sales maintenance services?

When purchasing a home lift, determine whether the company has a professional and efficient maintenance team. If you encounter any urgent or operational problems, can you get timely and effective feedback, and is there an efficient and reliable solution? In addition, it is also necessary to understand the maintenance schedule, energy consumption and maintenance costs related to home lifts in advance before making your purchase. These maintenance costs can be a considerable expense.

Installation and retrofitting

Where will the villa lift be installed?

There are five choices for the installation location of villa lifts:

1. Installation in the shaft

2. Install against the wall

3. Installation in the middle of the stairs

4. Installation beside the stairs

5. Outdoor installation

Can an existing villa be equipped with a lift?

Yes, it can. KALEA home lifts do not require a bottom pit, machine room or have a top-level height requirement. There’s no need to excavate a bottom pit, which prevents the floor heating system from being damaged.

Can lifts be installed in the middle of a limited set of stairs?

Yes, it can. Even if the reserved position is in the middle of a set of stairs with limited space, KALEA’s professionals can help you with any concerns regarding the installation.

What is the minimum size of a home lift?

The available space in the internal platform can be 600×800 (mm), the floor area can be less than one square meter, the load is approximately 250-300kg and it can fit one to two people. However, since different brands offer different sizes, it is recommended that you test and experience the different lifts first before making a purchase.

The minimum reserved space of a KALEA home lift is 1000×980 (mm). KALEA offers a variety of sizes for you to choose from.

*The above dimensions are for reference only (unit: mm), specific dimensions are subject to actual measurement

What is the safest type of home lift?

The safety of home lifts requires a comprehensive consideration of many factors. However, because screw-type lifts employ a number of safety functions and use a motorized nut and screw design, it is considered one of the safest lifts for your home.

When a screw-type lift is in operation, the nut moves along the screw driving the ascent and descent of the lift. In the event of a power failure, the screw-type lift will descend very slowly due to the unique occlusal structure. Today’s home screw lifts are equipped with an emergency power UPS, which will run to the next floor and open the lift doors when the power is cut to ensure that customers can leave safely.

Due to the limitation of the screw, the lifting height of the lift is limited, and the screw-type lift is generally limited to a height of fewer than six floors, which limits height danger to some extent.

What is included in the cost of a home lift?

The cost of home lifts vary depending on the brand, and whether it’s an imported or domestic product. The cost of home lifts typically includes lift equipment, the shaft, shipping fees, customs and declaration fees, insurance fees, on-site unloading fees, hoisting fees, import duties, import value-added taxes, installation fees, etc.

What is included in the cost of a home lift?

The cost of home lifts vary depending on the brand, and whether it’s an imported or domestic product. The cost of home lifts typically includes lift equipment, the shaft, shipping fees, customs and declaration fees, insurance fees, on-site unloading fees, hoisting fees, import duties, import value-added taxes, installation fees, etc.

What is included in the cost of a home lift?

The cost of home lifts vary depending on the brand, and whether it’s an imported or domestic product. The cost of home lifts typically includes lift equipment, the shaft, shipping fees, customs and declaration fees, insurance fees, on-site unloading fees, hoisting fees, import duties, import value-added taxes, installation fees, etc.

Quote for home lifts

The quotation for home lifts consists of various costs. The main factor is the number of floors; costs differ depending on the number of floors.

The second is the type of home lift. At present, there are three main types of home lifts: the screw-driven home lift, the hydraulic home lift and the traction home lift.

Finally, costs can differ depending on the brand. There are a number of home lift brands on the market. When purchasing a home lift, we recommend choosing a company with high brand awareness, large market share, physical store showrooms in your area, quick on-site installation and good after-sales service.

Quote for home lifts

The quotation for home lifts consists of various costs. The main factor is the number of floors; costs differ depending on the number of floors.

The second is the type of home lift. At present, there are three main types of home lifts: the screw-driven home lift, the hydraulic home lift and the traction home lift.

Finally, costs can differ depending on the brand. There are a number of home lift brands on the market. When purchasing a home lift, we recommend choosing a company with high brand awareness, large market share, physical store showrooms in your area, quick on-site installation and good after-sales service.

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