Dumbwaiters are a reliable, time-saving, and practical way of delivering items floor-to-floor. They offer a convenient and economical solution for moving items, and can lift loads of a few pounds, or a few hundred pounds, at a time.
Learn more about the different varieties, advantages, and costs of this lifting device.
What Are Dumbwaiters?
Dumbwaiters are a reliable, time-saving, and practical way of delivering items between the different levels of a home or building. They function like small elevators for material only (no people or pets). Dumbwaiters can be installed in both commercial and residential buildings for the vertical transportation of goods, such as groceries, luggage, documents, and other items.
The commercial advantage of dumbwaiters is worth highlighting as they contribute to the efficient flow of operations in a variety of businesses. They can also be equipped with specific configurations to meet food safety, healthcare, or other unique requirements.
Dumbwaiters are an ideal item transportation solution for many buildings. Some of the most common places they’re used are:
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Casinos
- Hospitals
- Residential Homes
Commercial dumbwaiters are typically higher in capacity than residential dumbwaiters and can fill an important need in the workflow of your organization. They are also a great way to prevent workplace injuries by eliminating heavy lifting between floors.
Contact the Dumbwaiter Experts at Arrow Lift Today!
Arrow Lift helps businesses and households create safe, cost-efficient, and highly functional lift solutions to help you optimize your time and use of space. Equipped with advanced lift technology and backed by a highly skilled team, we are committed to providing solutions to suit your specific needs. Contact us today to speak with a lift expert to learn more about dumbwaiters.
Different Types of Dumbwaiters
Residential Dumbwaiters
Residential Dumbwaiters are ideal for moving things in homes with limited space and multiple floors. Items that are frequently carried in this type of lifting device include laundry, luggage, groceries, and hobby supplies.
Commercial Dumbwaiters
Commercial dumbwaiters are often found in the hospitality as well as food and beverage industries. These lifts are often built to have specific configurations to meet food safety, healthcare, or other unique requirements. They offer a space-saving transportation solution to streamline your team’s workflow.
Common industries that use commercial dumbwaiters include:
- Food and Beverage
- Hotel/Casino
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Key Features and Safety Qualities of a Dumbwaiter
- Interior finish options include architectural-quality stainless steel or primed for painting
- Sturdy, reliable construction
- Precision, elevator-type steel guide rails
- High-performance, commercial-grade drive system
- Suitable for occasional or continuous use
- Compliant with all national safety codes
Arrow Lift Dumbwaiter Benefits
Work-Flow
Workers who stop to carry heavy items can disturb the pace of the workflow. When businesses purchase commercial dumbwaiters, daily tasks can be completed at a faster rate. Employees can finish the project by the end of their work shift and meet critical deadlines.
Cost Effective
A dumbwaiter offers significant cost savings by reducing the time and eliminating the paid resource needed to deliver an item between two or more floors of a building. By limiting human intervention in the delivery process, companies can avoid the pain and costs of employees being injured by carrying items up and down stairs. Dumbwaiter costs depend on your specifications, and there are several options available.
Space Savings
The relatively small footprint of a residential or commercial dumbwaiter allows it to be installed in various applications, including kitchens, offices, restaurants, retail shops, and other spaces where installing a full elevator isn't feasible. Even in large buildings like hospitals and hotels, dumbwaiter lifts have proven helpful in transporting small freight items.
Efficiency
Saving time by transporting goods with a dumbwaiter leads to better efficiency for your business. Dumbwaiters provide a safe and efficient way to transport items between multiple floors. This can increase efficiency and create a faster workflow in commercial settings without compromising safety.
The Cost of a Dumbwaiter
Dumbwaiters not only help workers maintain a productive workflow, but they can also provide a safe way to transport items in homes. When shopping for this type of lift, there are many options to consider. The cost will vary based on your needs. While commercial dumbwaiters typically cost from $20,000-$50,000, residential dumbwaiters often cost less.
Specifications
- Size: from 20” x 20” x 30” up to 36” x 36” x 48”
- Weight Capacity: 100-500 lbs.
- Lift Distance: up to 50+ feet
- Standard Speed: 30-50 feet per minute
- Loading Configurations: single side, adjacent side, opposite side
Installation
The Arrow Lift team provides installation, maintenance, and repairs for dumbwaiters as well as other types of lifts! Our trained professionals have the expertise and experience to install and design the perfect lift to fit your house or business. Our team can help ensure that your design will meet safety codes and your specific needs.
Choosing the Right Dumbwaiter For Your Needs
Since 1985, Arrow Lift has provided businesses and households safe, cost-efficient, and functional lift solutions. We are equipped with advanced lift technology and a highly-skilled team. Arrow Lift is committed to providing the right solution to suit your specific needs. Contact us to speak with a lift expert today!
