Apex Elevator Corporation

The Advantages of Having a Dumbwaiter for Your Business

When most business owners think about items that they need in order to run their company smoothly, a dumbwaiter doesn’t generally jump immediately to mind. But dumbwaiters—small freight elevators used to transport objects from one floor to another—can be useful to virtually any business, including hotels, restaurants, and medical clinics. Read on to learn about the benefits of having a dumbwaiter installed in your place of business:

Efficient and dependable. The dumbwaiter has come a long way since its invention in the late eighteenth century, when it was a simple set of shelves operated by a rope and pulley. Today’s electric-powered dumbwaiters are sleek, fast, and reliable. They are available in a variety of styles, from stainless steel to wood, and they can transport loads ranging from 100 to 500 lbs.

Quick transportation of documents. Delivering important paperwork from one department to the next is an essential daily routine for many businesses, but doing it manually can be cumbersome. In addition, much of this paperwork may contain sensitive information that needs to be kept secure. A dumbwaiter allows you to transport any and all documents safely and discreetly while freeing up employee time for other tasks.

Faster delivery of food. For restaurants, dumbwaiters can make the task of transporting food from the kitchen to the table faster and more proficient, particularly when dealing with large parties. When your company orders lunch, you can use a dumbwaiter to transport the food to different offices and departments quickly so that it stays hot.

To learn more about how you can begin using a dumbwaiter in your business, contact Apex Elevator Corporation. We specialize in installation, maintenance, and inspection of commercial building elevators, commercial lifts, escalators, and dumbwaiters. We are a family-owned business that has been serving the greater D.C. area for more than two decades. Call (888) 903-5097 today or visit us at our website for more information. 

Know More About What Apex Elevator Corp. Can Do For Your Business?

If you’d like to learn more about how elevators and dumbwaiters can make navigating your home or business more convenient, follow the links below. Then contact Apex Elevator Corp at (888) 903-5097 for DC elevator services.

• Here’s an interesting article on the benefits of using a dumbwaiter at home.
• Check out these cool dumbwaiter designs on Houzz.com.
• Learn more about the popularity of home elevators in this article from The Wall Street Journal.
• Visit How Stuff Works for more on the history and operation of elevators and their many components.
• Is a home elevator right for you and your family? Find out some of the benefits of having a home elevator on this page from Apartment Therapy.

Who Invented the Passenger Elevator?

As buildings grew larger and larger at the turn of the 20th century, people needed a more efficient and painless way to get to higher levels than simply taking the stairs. New York, known for its world-class sky rises, was the natural place for the elevator to take its maiden voyage.

This video from eHow discusses the early history of passenger elevators, including the reason for its creation, and what other effects its invention has had on modern technology, architecture, and our way of life.

For excellent elevator services throughout the DC area, contact Apex Elevator today by calling (888) 903-5097.

Are You Tired of Having to Take the Stairs? Have an Elevator Installed Today!

In an active multi-level home or busy office, taking the stairs to get from place to place can be a huge hassle. Not only does it get to be a little tiring after a while, but it can also cause you to experience leg and back pain, which are signs of overexertion. To save time and energy, consider installing a residential or commercial elevator in your DC-area home or business. Here’s a look at the benefits of having easy access to an elevator.

1. Quick and Easy Access

Whether you’re in a two-story home or a DC area sky-scraper, being able to access all parts of the building quickly and easily is important. In many cases, the stairs are not the most efficient means of access, especially if you’re carrying something heavy, walking with others, or have a long way to go up or down the stairs. Elevators solve all of these problems by taking the work out of reaching your destination—all you have to do is enjoy the ride!

2. Enhance Accessibility

DC-area public buildings are required to be accessible for all people, including those with disabilities. Installing an elevator can help you stay compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and make your building more comfortable to individuals who may not be able to make it up a flight of stairs. If you’re wheel-chair bound in a multi-level home, installing an elevator will help to make your home safely and quickly accessible.

3. Minimize Strain

Even the healthiest, most athletic people can get tired of using the stairs. For the rest of us, the strain associated with continued stair use can lead to injuries and pain in the legs and back. If you are constantly moving between levels and experience pain, then maybe elevators are a better, safer option.

For expert elevator services, including installation, inspection, and maintenance in the DC area, contact Apex Elevator today at (888) 903-5097.

Find Out More about Making Your Home Wheelchair Accessible!

In our latest blogs, we’ve provided information about making your home accessible to those in wheelchairs. You can discover additional information about residential wheelchair lifts with the resources below. To learn more about the products and services that we provide, call Apex Elevator Corporation today at (888) 903-5097.

• For more information on making your home more accessible, take a look at this guide from HowStuffWorks.

• USA Today offers tips and cost estimates for adapting your home to make it wheelchair accessible.

• This article from Seniors-Moving-Forward.com provides additional information on improving accessibility in your home.

• You can learn more about preparing your home for a disabled individual with this article from RevolutionHealth.com.

• If an elderly parent with limited mobility will soon be moving into your home, take a look at this article to find information on how you can prepare your home.