If you’re planning a new home or remodeling an existing home, the cost of installing an elevator is something to consider. Building an elevator into the design of a new home offers several cost-saving options, whereas retrofitting an elevator in an existing home can be more costly and complex. Let’s take a closer look at […]
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Ontario Offers Tax Credit for Your Home Elevator
The Government of Ontario is offering a temporary, refundable personal income tax credit that can help you make your home safer and more accessible, helping you age-in-place. The credit is available for the 2021 and 2022 tax years and is worth 25% of up to $10,000 in eligible expenses per year for a senior’s principal residence in […]
FIND THE BEST HOME ELEVATOR MANUFACTURER WITH THESE 6 QUESTIONS
For most people, a home elevator is a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. We asked our expert team to use their 160-plus years of combined experience in elevators to help you find the best home elevator manufacturer. They came up with 6 questions you can ask any company you’re thinking of working with, plus the answers to look […]
How a home elevator can help you age-in-place
Aging baby boomers will become a significant demographic in North America within the near future. The typical boomer is active, financially independent and most have the desire to continue living in the homes that they worked hard to maintain. Many are modifying their existing home to help them adapt to possible changing lifestyle rather than […]
What is an Elevator Machine Room?
Firstly, What is The Machine Room?! The Machine room is an area set aside for the elevator equipment and consists of the Controller, 2 electrical disconnects and the pump unit. The Controller is a series of relays to help the elevator run, think of it as the brain. The electrical disconnects are for to bring […]
Home Elevator Finishing Tip – Fascia
Is your home elevator height lower than your door heights? Hide the elevator equipment from sight by adding a fascia at the top part of the door frame. The fascia should be added at the time that your contractor installs the door frames on every level (schedule this after the elevator is fully installed). Keeping […]
The Controller
The controller is located in your machine room. Think of the controller as the elevator’s brain. The controller is a series of relays, electronic components and a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) that work together to help the elevator run smoothly and safely. All of the elevator’s functions and travel are controlled by this panel. When […]
FEDERAL FEATURE IN FOCUS – Bi-parting Doors
This is one of the several doors opening options that Federal Elevator offers. Bi-parting doors are a great option for the client who is looking for a modern and elegant entrance to their elevator. They are finished in brushed stainless steel and are fully automatic. Bi-parting doors are widely appreciated by many clients for their […]
FEDERAL FEATURE IN FOCUS – 3-Speed Car and Hall Entrance
When deciding on door options for your elevator, our 3-speed car and hall entrance (applicable to residential and commercial projects) is the contemporary choice. This fully automated option gives the elevator a sleek look. Don’t want to sacrifice space to have this feature? No problem, we can work with you to have the 3-speed car […]
Why Home Builders, Architects and Designers Should Include Elevators in Their Residential Projects
Federal Elevator’s residential line is unique and can be used as a way to anticipate client’s needs and wants through the span of their family’s life. An elevator provides accessibility and investment for those that have the necessity and budget to allow for it in their home. This feature can make people’s lives easier on […]
Safety Features Included in Our Residential Elevators
A common inquiry that we receive from potential clients is: “What safety features are included in my residential elevator?”. This is an important question as unlike commercial elevators, residential elevators in Ontario and in most North American jurisdictions are not required to meet any specific code and are not required to be inspected upon turn-over […]
Preparing Your Home for an Elevator Install
So you have decided to include a residential elevator and you contacted us for a quote, you may be wondering what the next steps are. While Federal Elevator will provide you with a quality residential elevator, we are do not provide you with the hoistway that will enclose the elevator. We recommend that you work […]
