Why a PVE Vacuum Elevator vs. a Traditional Home Elevator?

The main difference is space and money. The PVE elevator takes up very little room to install. The PVE 30 model requires only a 32” circular opening per floor, the PVE 37 requires a 39” circular opening per floor, and the PVE 52 model requires 54” circular opening per floor. The space required for the PVE elevator to be installed is minimal compare to the traditional home elevators. There is no “shaft” or “hoistway” that needs to be constructed, nor is there a need for a pit or machine room to house the control equipment! The PVE is a fully stand alone, self contained unit. The cost of the construction work to cut the openings in the floors for the PVE elevator installation is approximately $3,000-$6,000 on average (pricing may vary do to site conditions) and the only other requirement is a dedicated 220 volt line for the elevator power!

The typical traditional residential elevator requires up to a 5’ x 5’ hoistway to be constructed in the home. This takes up valuable space per floor and depending on the number of floors it services, can cost between $15,000 - $30,000 to construct! And this does not even include the cost of the elevator! The approximate cost of a traditional home elevator can range from $18,000 to $40,000 depending upon the style and travel bringing the cost of a traditional elevator to $34,000 to $70,000!

The PVE elevators are an affordable and practical solution to gain access to your entire home. The vacuum elevators can be installed in virtually any home, and some models can be installed in 1-2 days after receiving the equipment! The elevators are very eco friendly, using no power on the decent, and they give you a transparent 360 degree full view during the ride! The pricing on the PVE Vacuum Elevators starts at $21,000 installed!

What about maintenance of the PVE Vacuum Elevator?

The maintenance is very minimal. There is no lubrication required for the elevator. About every 15,000 lifts (about every 5 years depending on usage) the main seals will require replacement. This is typically a $500-$800 service call. If there is a problem in between this time, be assured that Maryland Mobility Lifts will be there for you. We offer 24/7 emergency service on all of our products!

Architects and Builders:

Call us today to see how we can help your clients and save valuable floor space in your designs. We can provide you with detailed construction drawings and layouts.

Homeowners:

Please call us today to set up your free; no obligation appointment to see how a PVE vacuum elevator can be easily be installed in your home!