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As the Baby Boomer generation grows older and aging-in-place becomes an ever more popular option for homeowners, residential elevators are gaining in popularity. Manufacturers are stepping up to meet this growing demand.

According to the AARP, in 2014 87 percent of adults ages 65 and older and 71 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 wanted to stay in their current home and community as they aged. Many of these homes are multi-story, creating a problem as older individuals begin to have trouble with stairs. Elevator manufacturers have seen demand for their products rise accordingly.

“Especially in the past five years we’ve seen a growing trend of people wanting additional accessibility in their homes,” says Patrick de Ledebur, a sales and marketing specialist for Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators. “I don’t think this trend will change; I think it will actually continue to grow. As more people age and as medicine and technology allow us to live longer, people who have already invested a lot of their own resources and money and even their lives and memories into a home want to stay in it.”

Beyond aging-in-place, Bruce Ramsay, marketing manager for Garaventa Lift, says he’s seeing elevators become more common as a luxury product, instead of a purely utilitarian necessity. In many cases, the luxury home market automatically builds homes according to universal design principles, so elevators are more often included even if the owners are far from needing them.

“As luxury homes are going into places where the land is very valuable… in a lot of neighborhoods [houses] are growing up,” Ramsay says. “People are putting [elevators] into their homes to plan for the future, or for the happenstance that somebody comes along, like an elderly relative, who may have difficulty using the stairs.”

From three-speed sliding doors to lifts powered by air and gravity, home elevator designs have come a long way. Here are five elevators that will increase accessibility in your homes.

For 15 years, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators have been producing one of the only environmentally friendly elevators on the market.

But what makes these innovative elevators so special? How can a home elevator also be eco-friendly? And does this feature affect me and my home in the long run?

For starters, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators is an innovative, technology based company that specializes in using air to transport people and goods vertically within their home. Founded in 2002 in Miami, FL, PVE has devoted their efforts and resources to advancing the ability of pneumatic technology and creating home lift systems that are powered by the most abundant resource in the world… AIR!

Unlike traditional elevators that require harmful oils and lubricants to operate, Vacuum Elevators use a vacuum pump to generate areas of higher and lower atmospheric pressure within the cylinder hoist way to vertically transport people and goods. Requiring a 220 volt power supply, the Vacuum Elevator has the same electrical requirements as a standard issue washer and dryer found in most homes today. This feature makes the Vacuum Elevator one of the only Plug & Play elevators in the world.

Not to mention, hardly any electricity is used for descent, with gravity being used to gently lower the passenger to their respective level. This energy saving feature means that electricity is used for roughly 50% of the operation, with no oils or lubricants required and no yearly maintenance.

The self-supporting Vacuum Elevator requires no shaft, pit or machine room to operate, thus needing few pre-construction requirements prior to installation. Available for installation for through-floor or balcony mounted projects, the Vacuum Elevator rests on the ground floor and can travel up to 5 stops or 50 feet of total rise.

Even if you plan on moving in the future, you don’t have to leave your elevator behind. PVE manufactures completely enclosed elevators that are not built into the framework of your home. This means the self-contained home lift can be moved to your new home if you decide to relocate in the future.

As an investment for your home and the environment, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators are the best solution for your residence.

Are your stairs becoming more tiresome by the day? Is moving from the residents you’ve loved becoming more of a reality? Are you ready to take back your home and leave mobility issues behind? Than Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators are the perfect solution for you!

As the world’s only air-driven home elevators, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators can accommodate almost any home with minimal pre-construction requirements, a small footprint and a 1-3 day installation period.

But who can you trust for such an important task? After all, your health, well-being, and house’s property value are on the line. You need to hire a certified Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators Dealer to properly prep and install your air-driven home lift system.

Below are the 5 quickest ways to locate a Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator dealer in your area:

 #1 Fill Out Information Request Form. The most efficient way to locate a Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator dealer in your area is to visit www.VacuumElevators.com and fill out an Information Request Form. A PVE representative will then get you in contact with the dealer best suited for your needs.

#2 Search Online. The internet makes it very easy to find all sorts of companies by simply searching “Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators Installer in my area”. One of our certified dealers is sure to be seen on your search engine.

#3 Call Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators. If your mobility issues are dire and you need to find a solution fast, pick up the phone and call Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators! Their trusted sales team are always available to help you locate the nearest dealer and start elevating your standard of living. 

#4 Ask your neighbors, friends, and relatives. Vacuum Elevators are becoming more popular with thousands installed worldwide in over 80 countries. You may know someone who already has one installed and is able to recommend their installer for your project.  

#5 Visit a showroom. Speaking to someone over the phone or reviewing a video online will only do so much. To truly experience and learn about all the capabilities of the Vacuum Elevator, be sure to schedule a visit one of their professional showrooms in your area! During the visit, their sales representatives are sure to direct you to the best dealer for your home.   

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators is the company you are looking for! As the designers and manufacturers of the only air-driven elevators in the world, PVE is revolutionizing residential elevators, making them more affordable and convenient than ever before. Our Showrooms Are Located All Across American, and internationally- so be sure to visit www.VacuumElevators.com to locate a dealer in your area today.

Since founded in 2002, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators has witnessed first-hand the residential elevator industries steady growth year-to-year as more and more baby boomers are pursuing alternative means to “age-in-place”.

Currently, there are over 75 Million Baby Boomers in the US alone, nearly a quarter of the total U.S. Population, with 80% of them owning homes. Collectively, Baby Boomers control roughly 70% of all disposable income in the US and are projected to inherit roughly $15 Trillion over the next 20 years.*

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the AARP Public Policy Institute, adults overwhelmingly prefer the option of aging in place as an alternative to institutional care with nearly 80% of adults age 65 and older wanting to remain in their current residents as long as possible.

With more residents wishing to “age-in-place”, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators are the most stress free and cost effective solution for any homeowner. With minimal pre-construction requirements and small footprint, the Vacuum Elevator will accommodate almost any home and can be installed in as little as 1-3 days. PVE currently manufactures three models of the Vacuum Elevator, ranging from a single passenger to a three-passenger wheelchair accessible model, and can travel up to 5 stops or 50 feet of total rise. Not to mention, these Vacuum Elevators are fully certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and have a flawless safety record in over 80 countries worldwide.

Comparatively, traditional home elevators require months of construction, causing home owners to make significant structural changes to their residence. In addition, traditional elevators operate using harmful oils and lubricants which require yearly maintenance and can be costly over time.

Fortunately, Vacuum Elevators easily rest on the ground floor and don’t require any additional shaft, pit or machine room to operate. These self-supporting vacuum elevators require no yearly maintenance, and are only recommended servicing after 15,000 lifts of operation. Plus, they are environmentally friendly, requiring no oils or lubricants to operate making them one of the most energy efficient elevators in the world.

For any resident who wishes to “age-in-place”, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators are their most economical, eco-friendly choice for their home.

*Forbes Magazine