You may have seen a small lift used in a laundromat or a supermarket to transport items with the dumbwaiter lift. You can use them commercially as well as residentially. These lifts are blessings if you carry items upstairs and need help carrying weights.
Although dumbwaiters are extremely useful, you may have avoided them because you doubted their safety. We are here to clarify your doubts and recommend practices to help you use them safely.
Are Dumbwaiters Safe to Use?
Let us deal with the most burning question. Whether dumbwaiters are safe or not is the biggest concern for most of you. Believe it or not, dumbwaiters are safe to use, even in your house. We can vouch that they make your workplace or home safer.
Since you rely on these small elevators to do the heavy lifting, you can avoid accidental falls from the staircase or overstraining yourself.
Dumbwaiters’ modern and updated safety features make them more reliable and further increase their functionality. However, like any other device, there is a right way to use these lifts. If you know how to use it properly, you will enjoy using dumbwaiter lifts for years.
Interlocking System for Better Safety:
You may have seen ancient dumbwaiters in movies or older buildings. While some of these lifts are still functional, they lack a safety feature in modern machines: the interlocking system.
The interlocking system in a dumbwaiter prevents you from opening the access door when the machine is moving or is stationary on another floor. It means you can access the elevator only when it is on your floor, just like a standard elevator.
Before buying one, check whether a dumbwaiter has an interlocking system.
Book a Professional for Installation:
Suppose you bought a dumbwaiter with an interlocking system. Who will install it? We recommend against doing it yourself unless you are a certified professional.
Most of the time, dumbwaiter lift manufacturers will send a professional to install the machine. However, if not, you better book a certified professional. Correct and secure installation can determine whether the machine is safe to use. Proper installation also allows the device to perform well for extended periods.
Maintain the Weight Limit:
One of the most common reasons for safety issues in dumbwaiters is exceeding the weight limit. We often tend to cross the weight limit while using dumbwaiters at home. The maximum weight limit for a residential dumbwaiter is around 120 lb. or 54 kg. However, the capacity of a commercial dumbwaiter can be around 200 lb or 90 kg.
Knowing and maintaining the weight limit does not stress the machine, allowing it to be used longer without frequent replacements or repairs. It is better to keep a scale handy to weigh items before putting them in the elevator.
Dumbwaiters are Not Playthings:
Movies have overused scenes of children playing with dumbwaiters. However, this is not safe at all. When safety is your concern for dumbwaiter lifts, consider whether you have children at home.
Having children who can access your dumbwaiter makes it even trickier to maintain safety.
Children are curious. Their curiosity can get the better of them. They may think of the elevator as a joy ride.
However, dumbwaiters must be designed or equipped to carry children or pets. Children must only sit inside them if they are within the lift’s maximum weight limit.
If you have children who want to operate the dumbwaiter, ensure they do so under adult supervision. Also, keep your pets away from the lift to avoid accidents.
Increase Efficiency with Dumbwaiter Lifts:
York Lift is here if you are looking for a trusted elevator company in the UAE. We take pride in our products, so we are just a call away if you want a safe, modern, and efficient dumbwaiter. Our trained professionals will visit your home and install the dumbwaiter before you. Our certified experts will explain the manual so you can use it.
We offer solutions for commercial and home elevator lift users. By maintaining our dumbwaiter lift service regularly, you can use it for years. Call us today to learn more.
