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Home Elevator Troubleshooting Tips

August 26, 2025 by Arrow Lift

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A home elevator is more than a convenienceโ€”itโ€™s a statement of modern luxury and comfort. Enabling seamless travel between floors, with elegant design features and quiet operation, itโ€™s easy to see why residential elevators are becoming a more common feature in many homes

But if your home elevator doesnโ€™t seem to be working properly, that sense of ease can quickly turn into frustration. Fortunately, not every issue requires a service call. This quick guide to home elevator troubleshooting can help you identify and resolve common problems, so you can get back to enjoying the smooth, stress-free experience your elevator was built to deliver.

Important note: Home elevators are valuable convenience and safety-enhancing devices when installed and maintained properly. However, they can present safety hazards if not installed by trained professionals or when neglected for long periods of time. We always recommend you consult an experienced, local home elevator company if you have doubts about the condition or safety of your home elevator.

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Top 5 Pros and Cons of Buying an In-Home Dumbwaiter

August 12, 2025 by Arrow Lift

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If youโ€™re like many Arrow Lift clients, youโ€™re looking for safer, easier ways to move yourself or your belongings throughout your home. Whether it’s groceries, laundry, or storage bins, getting items between floors can often be a hassle, or even a safety risk.

So what are your options? 

You may be familiar with stair lifts (the seat that travels along your stairs) or residential elevators. But thereโ€™s another option worth considering: the in-home dumbwaiter.

A dumbwaiter, also sometimes called a “dummy waiter,” is a compact, motorized lift that moves itemsโ€”never people or petsโ€”between floors. Below, we walk through the top five pros and cons to help you decide if a residential dumbwaiter is right for your home.

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How to Help People with Disabilities Access a Stage

July 11, 2025 by Arrow Lift

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When the curtain risesโ€”or the mic is turned onโ€”everyone deserves their moment in the spotlight, regardless of their level of mobility. Yet for millions of Americans who use wheelchairs, walkers, or crutches, stages can become barriers rather than platforms for inclusion.

True accessibility isn’t just about code compliance. It’s about ensuring every speaker, performer, student, or honoree can participate with dignity and independence. From school auditoriums and community centers to concert halls, worship spaces, and event venues, stage accessibility is an important consideration. Today, vertical platform lifts (VPLs) have emerged as a gold standard for making raised platforms accessible. They offer safe and dignified access without compromising the structural integrity or functionality that architects, builders, and venue operators need.

Letโ€™s take a peek behind the scenes at common solutions for stage access, and how VPLs are changing the experience of stages for everyone.

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Filed Under: Commercial Accessibility, Vertical Platform Lifts

Top 10 Classic Elevators from Fiction

June 24, 2025 by Arrow Lift

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Whatโ€™s better than really good fiction or beautifully designed elevators? Amazing fictional elevators, of course! What follows is a list of the most famous, fantastical, and fascinating fictional elevators weโ€™ve ever seen in a book or on screen.

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Home Buying Tips for Seniors

June 10, 2025 by Arrow Lift

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Buying a home is an exciting opportunity at any stage of life, and for seniors, itโ€™s a chance to find a space that genuinely suits evolving needs and lifestyle changes. Whether youโ€™re looking for a low-maintenance retreat, a home closer to family, or a more convenient way to age in place, buying later in life comes with unique considerations. 

From navigating finances on a retirement income to ensuring your new home supports long-term mobility and accessibility, the proper knowledge and planning can help make buying a house as a senior citizen empowering rather than overwhelming.

Hereโ€™s what senior homebuyers need to know to make a confident, informed decisionโ€”whether youโ€™re purchasing for yourself or helping a loved one find the perfect place to call home.

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Filed Under: Financial Planning, Home Elevators, Stair Lifts

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