How to Reduce Energy Usage in Residential Lifts

A residential lift can be a lifesaver if you have mobility issues. Limited mobility often means you can only use one floor in your home and that can be quite frustrating, but a lift immediately opens up the entire home to you. However, it does come at a cost.

Once the initial payment is done, you still have ongoing costs, such as the energy needed to run the lift. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to reduce the amount of energy the lift uses.

Install an Energy-Efficient Lift

Of course, the first thing you should do is do some research before installing a residential lift. There are several different types of lifts and a traction lift is the most energy-efficient. Over the years, a number of improvements have been made to the technology to ensure your lift uses the minimal amount of power. If your lift was installed over a decade ago, it may be worth it to upgrade or replace the lift to get a more efficient one.

Limit the Users

The lift should only be used by the person who needs it. Often, children will find it fun to ride up and down in the lift, intrigued by having this novelty in the home. They may even bring friends to use it. However, each of these extra trips will cause more energy to be used. Encourage those with the ability to climb stairs to do so instead of using the lift unnecessarily.

Stay On Top of Maintenance

A poorly maintained machine is going to be less efficient than a well-maintained one and this goes for lifts, too. It’s important to continue with your lift maintenance. Even small issues can cause the entire thing to use more energy, so if the problems are caught early and repaired, the lift will be more efficient. If you aren’t up to doing the maintenance yourself, hire an expert who can come in and do it for you. This usually includes inspecting everything, cleaning gears and making sure that everything is properly lubricated and functioning well.

With the proper maintenance, your lift can run well for many years. You need to ensure that the parts are all functioning. Do you need more information on maintaining or installing a residential lift? ADL Lift Services can give you all the information you need on energy efficiency when it comes to choosing your new lift or maintaining an existing one. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements with a member of our team!