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.