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Elevators are a very worthy investment for any commercial building. The wealth of safety, security, and performance features that they come with ensures that they will remain useful for decades. Learn more about modern elevators by following these links:
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Dumbwaiters are a great solution for people who often find themselves having to lug heavy loads up stairs. Thankfully, there’s a relatively simple and affordable way to install one in your home without undergoing a major construction project.
In the video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford demonstrate how a dumbwaiter can be installed using an existing garage-door operator. By making it this way, your savings could be as much as 90 percent.
If you are looking to have a dumbwaiter installed in your home, look no further than Apex Elevator Corporation of DC. We install and service a variety of lift equipment for homes and businesses. Call (888) 903-5097 to speak with a customer service agent.
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Modernizing an existing elevator system is a huge investment, but one that is guaranteed to pay for itself over time. The benefits of having the latest elevator equipment are almost innumerable. Read on for two of the most significant benefits of modernizing your building’s elevator system.
Customer Satisfaction
Having to wait for an elevator is one of the biggest grievances overheard in commercial buildings everywhere; unfortunately, speed cannot be improved. Think about a tow truck trying to drag a car out of the mud. The truck driver never guns his engine, or the car’s whole undercarriage could snap off. Rather, he increases the force slowly. Similarly, elevators cannot travel too fast or the belt that moves them will snap from the sudden force. Speed is not the problem—the time it takes the elevator’s circuit board to summon the next car is. Modern elevators are equipped with advanced technology that limits wait time by delivering simultaneous commands to different cars. By modernizing your elevator system, wait time is greatly reduced and workers’ productivity can increase due to fewer people arriving late because of slow elevators.
Improved Efficiency
Modern elevators hold huge advantages improvements in terms of efficiency over older models. For example, many of the latest elevators are equipped with processing computers that can analyze trends in floor calls. If the computer finds that floors 18 through 22 receive the most passengers at 5 p.m., it will automatically leave at least one car in that vicinity at that time. Similarly, the elevator can be programmed to have all of its cars available on the lower levels by 6 a.m. to serve the morning rush. This cuts back on power used for unnecessary trips up and down and helps everyone get out of the building faster after a long day.
At Apex Elevator Corporation of Washington, DC, we install, maintain and inspect a wide variety of elevators and other lift equipment. Our family-owned business has been serving the metro DC area with the latest elevator and lift products for over 20 years. Call us today at (888) 903-5097 to set up a consultation.
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As elevator technology modernizes, new safety and security measures are being developed as well. Elevators are fundamental components of any commercial building, and new ways are always being developed to make them safer and more secure. Continue reading for a look at some of the problems that new elevator technologies are being developed to correct:
Entrapment
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, 76-year-old Cypriot Kively Papajohn holds the record for the longest time trapped in an elevator, having been stuck for six days! Elevators can still become stuck and trap occupants within; luckily, elevator safety measures have been introduced to reduce the likelihood of long periods of entrapment. Examples include internet-powered phones that replace intercoms, stress and anxiety training for security officers, and protocols for regular maintenance.
Shelter-in-Place
In the event of an emergency, building occupants are advised to take the stairs. Yet some emergencies, like an active shooter or chemical accident, require occupants to seal themselves in the nearest place that can provide them shelter. The nearest elevator often serves as that shelter, and new technology allows elevators to be locked from within in such an event. Similarly, locking elevators can prove useful in trapping a criminal on a given floor, or confining a would-be burglar inside the elevator car itself until the police arrive.
Evacuations
Time and time again, people have been advised to take the stairs during emergency evacuations. However, the value of elevators in such situations cannot be overlooked, as there are always building occupants who cannot handle running down multiple flights of stairs, such as seniors and people with disabilities. New technology is currently underway to improve elevators’ ability to function safely in situations that warrant an evacuation.
Apex Elevator Corporation of DC is always on top of the latest technology available for commercial elevators and lifts. Our technicians have been trained in the proper care and maintenance of all major brands, and will gladly recommend a product to suit your building’s needs. Call us at (888) 903-5097 to schedule a free inspection or to learn more about our elevator maintenance and installation services.
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Elevators have been making vertical commutes easier for centuries. Even if you don’t work in a skyscraper or live in a high-rise, odds are you have made use of elevator technology at some point in your life. Elevators are a truly useful and interesting piece of technology. Take a look at these articles to learn more valuable facts and information about elevators.
If you are in need of elevator installation, maintenance, or repair, call Apex Elevator Corporation at (888) 903-5097. Our staff has been servicing elevators in Virginia, Maryland, and DC for more than 20 years. Call today!
