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Tis the Season for Home Elevators!

This holiday season, ensuring your family is safe and secure in the comforts of your home is paramount. During these uncertain times in 2020, homeowners have found oasis in their residences and taken the opportunity to enhance their properties and standard of living. With family and loved ones arriving from out of town for the holidays, gaining additional accessibility to the upper floors of your home has become a greater priority than ever before. With various mobility solutions available, it can be difficult for homeowners to decide which solution is right for their property and needs.

As the most innovative residential elevator on the market, home elevators by PVE elevate your standard of living while requiring much less space and energy than traditional home lifts. That makes these eco-friendly lifts the best holiday gift of 2020!

Home Elevators

Designed as space-saving solutions for any homes, Vacuum elevators are available in 3 sizes ranging from a single passenger, to a Three-passenger wheelchair accessible model. Our PVE30 Vacuum Elevator model is the ideal space-saving home elevator on the market with only 30” inches in total exterior diameter. That makes the PVE30 model the world’s smallest, fully certified home elevator. Our two-passenger model, the PVE37, is the original home elevator by PVE developed in 2002 and is PVE’s most popular elevator solution worldwide. If you are handicap and in need of a wheelchair accessible lift, the PVE52 is the solution for your needs with a total lift capacity of 525 lbs. and large enough to fit a full sized wheelchair, as well as an attendant inside.

In addition, PVE home elevators run on mechanics that are self-contained within the system. Requiring a 220-volt power supply to operate, these easy-to-install home lifts are simply plugged into the wall and do not operate using any harmful oils, gases, or lubricants. Without any annual maintenance requirements, per their international certifications, Vacuum Elevators should be serviced every 5 years or 15,000 lifts which is drastically less than traditional residential elevators. In addition, home elevator by PVE are manufactured in Miami, Florida, USA ensuring the highest quality manufacturing and production standards.

Air Driven Residential Elevators

With the holidays around the corner, buy yourself a gift that keeps on giving by installing a home elevator by PVE in your home today! Contact PVE directly to learn more about pricing information and local support in your area before the new year approaches!

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Home Lifts – The Sound of Silence

In an attempt to end 2020 on a high note, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator has recently unveiled our innovative outdoor split unit machinery option for all 3 home elevator models!

What is an home elevator outdoor split unit, you may ask?

Vacuum Elevators operate by using innovative Vacuum Technology to generate lift. The machinery for the elevator is where the turbines, air control valve and control board are housed to operate the unit. With various machinery options available for our home elevators, including placing the machinery directly on top of the unit, the outdoor split-unit machinery option allows the homeowner to place the machinery for their home elevator in an external environment.

Connected to the top of the elevator by two 4” inch PVC Pipes, The Outdoor Split-Unit machinery option allows for the machinery to be placed outside the home and will need to physically be located within 30 linear feet from the top of the elevator. With the machinery mounted externally, the control board will need to be remotely installed in a conditioned space inside the home. Place the machinery on your roof, balcony, deck or on the side of your residence with ease.

Home Elevators Outdoor Unit Noise Reducer — Home Elevators – Outdoor Unit – Smaller

Another benefit of the Outdoor Split-Unit Machinery option is the decibel rating produced by the equipment. As with any residential elevator on the market, there is noise that is commonly generated during operation. Our outdoor split unit machinery option for the Vacuum Elevator provides a sound reduction solution that is unlike any other on the market! By remotely locating the machinery outside, the decibel rating produced while in operation is reduced to roughly 50 decibels which is as quiet or quieter than any other counterpart on the market. Just Note: noise is solely generated when the elevator is in operation. In addition, gravity is used for descent providing an even quieter ride as you smoothly move to lower levels of the home.

As with all our home elevator models, a simple 220v single phase power supply will be needed for installation and should be installed wherever that control board is located inside the home. A one-inch electrical conduit will run from the control board to the outdoor machinery location to ensure the turbines have the proper electrical feed. This will give the elevator the ability to effectively communicate to the motor assembly for a smooth operation.

Residential Elevator - Noise Reducer — Outdoor Unit – Smaller (3)

Like our standard indoor split-unit machinery application, where the machinery can be remotely located inside the home, a minimum overhead clearance of 97” is required on the upper floor for our Outdoor Split-Unit option allowing more flexibility for the homeowner. The Overhead Clearance measurement is to be taken from finished floor to finished ceiling on the top floor where the elevator is located.

As the world’s only Air-Driven Residential Elevators, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators are continuing to break barriers with cutting edge technology and innovative solutions that will enhance and transform any residence. Enhancing vertical mobility and finding ways to modernize the residential elevator is PVE’s goal and a mission our company continues to strive for. Available for retro-fit and new construction projects, PVE’s easy-to-install home elevators offer a panoramic design and eco-friendly operation that will elevate any homeowners standard of living while adding a conversation piece that is sure to attract guests attention and imagination.

Affordable Residential Elevators – Easy-to-Install

When seeking an affordable home elevator for one’s home, often budget is a deciding factor for homeowners in choosing which home elevator is right for their needs. With more homeowners wishing to Age-in-Place, retro-fitting a residential elevator has become more and more common. Many homes were not designed for a home elevator which can make installing one seem like a daunting task for homeowners. Thankfully, our revolutionary affordable home elevators are designed with your interior in mind while offering a sleek, stylish and easy to install lift that will enhance the value of one’s home without the consuming footprint of traditional home elevators.

Not requiring a pre-construction shaft, pit or machine room to operate, these innovative
residential elevators simply rest on the existing ground floor. While traditional home elevators have many construction requirements that can take weeks to modify, this unique feature of the affordable home elevator offers homeowners flexibility with where their home elevator can be installed inside their home. A self-supporting, free standing lift, these house elevators are plug & play and require only a 220 volt power supply to operate. This is roughly the same amount of electricity used in a washer and dryer. In addition, gravity is simply used for descent meaning electricity is only used during ascent making these environmentally friendly elevators.

Offering a panoramic view with 360 degree visibility while traveling between floors, these air-driven home elevators have a beautiful and elegant design that is sure to capture people’s attention. Many architects and builders incorporate the elevator to enhance the design of the home and attract prospective buyers. While the residential elevator appears to be made using glass, these space-saving lifts are manufactured using polycarbonate panels which is more durable and stronger than glass material.

Powered by the most abundant resource in the world, AIR, these home elevators operate using innovative Vacuum technology not found on any elevator on the market. Using the same principles of operation as the pneumatic tubes commonly used in banks, these air driven home elevators operation is based on the ascending push generated by the difference between the atmospheric pressure on the top of the car and the atmospheric pressure under the car. Turbines operating as exhaust fans are located on top of the lift and achieve the depression (vacuum) required for the elevator car to travel. This unique technology ensures that these residential elevators are environmentally friendly and do not require any harmful oils, gases or lubricants to operate.

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Affordable Home Elevator – PVE30 ECO (Economical) Solution

Able to travel up to 5 stops or 50 feet in total rise, these home elevators are custom built to the height of your project. With three sizes available for homeowners to choose from ranging from a single-passenger, to a three-passenger wheelchair accessible model, there is a Vacuum Elevator to fit your home needs. As the world’s smallest residential elevator, the PVE30 is the ideal space saving solution for homeowners. With a total exterior diameter of 30” inches, this single passenger home elevator has a total lift capacity of 350 lbs and can fit in even the tightest spaces. If you have a 2-Stop application, the PVE30 Eco model is designed as an affordable home elevator solution. Offering the same benefits and features as the PVE30, the PVE30 Eco is the economical solution for those in need of a 2-level home elevator but are limited in budget and space.

Home Elevator – PVE30

As the first Vacuum Elevator developed in 2002, the PVE37 is the most popular home
elevator model. With a total exterior diameter of 37” inches, this affordable home elevator is still a space saving solution as it is only 7” inches greater than our smallest residential elevator model. while being able to transport 2 passengers or 450 lbs. In addition, the PVE37 affordable home elevator is the only model that offers a cabin folding seat as well as 90 Degree Door Configurations on the upper levels.

Home Elevator – PVE37

As the largest and only wheelchair accessible model, the PVE52 is the affordable home
elevator solution for those in need of a handicap accessible lift. Able to transport up to 3
passengers or 525 lbs, this wheelchair accessible and affordable home elevator is large enough to fit most full sized wheelchairs as well as an attendant inside. While larger than our two other home elevator models, with a total exterior diameter of 52” 11/16 inches, this panoramic affordable home elevator has a smaller footprint than most traditional home elevators on the market.

Home Elevator – PVE52

The unique features of these space-saving and affordable home elevators make them ideal retro-fit solutions for existing residences. With minimal pre-construction requires, the installation process for these house elevators is quick and easy. Some authorized installers have been known to install these residential elevators in as little as 2-3 days. In addition, if ever you were to move, these unique residential elevators can be disassembled and reinstalled in another home making them transportable elevators.

Manufactured in Miami, FL, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators are made in the USA offering
the highest quality standards and using the best materials available. Fully certified for
residential, marine and stage applications, these eco-friendly home elevators are approved in all 50 states within the USA and in 90+ countries globally. Available since 2002, these residential elevators have successfully passed safety inspections and exceeded safety requirements around the world. With subsidiaries in Europe + India, Vacuum Elevators are an affordable and easy to install solution for anyone seeking additional accessibility in their residence.

Home Elevators and Grandparents Day

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators would like to show our gratitude toward very important people in our lives, our grandparents. On Sunday September 13th, 2020, we celebrate National Grandparents Day. According to the website grandparentsday.org, National Grandparents day is a contribution of two devoted individuals, Jacob Reingold and Marian McQuade.

In the early 1970’s McQuade began a movement to create a special day for grandparents. Her work proved worthwhile. Just three years later, the first Grandparents Day was proclaimed in West Virginia.

As advances in technology and medicine have allowed our grandparents to live longer and more fulfilling lives, it is often the responsibility of loved ones and relatives to assist Grandparents who may develop disabilities over time. With nursing homes becoming less of a viable option due to safety concerns, having parents and grandparents move into ones home is more common than ever. Often peoples homes are not designed with additional accessibility to the upper levels to assist those in need which can prove to be an obstacle.

Thankfully, Vacuum Elevators have become the ideal retro-fit solution for those seeking additional accessibility in their homes. With no shaft, pit or machine room required, these innovative home elevators simply rest on the existing ground floor allowing a lot more flexibility with were they can be installed in a residence. As a self-supporting, plug & play system, these residential elevators can be installed in as little as 2-3 days while not affecting the structural integrity of the home. Custom built to the height of the home, these panoramic home elevators offer 360 degree visibility while traveling up to 5 stops or 50 feet in total rise providing a unique riding experience not found in traditional elevators. With it’s circular design and pneumatic technology, these air-driven residential elevators will elevate your standard of living while enhancing the design and value of your home.

With 3 models to choose from, ranging from a single passenger, to a three passenger wheelchair accessible model, there is an air-driven home elevator to meet your space requirements and needs. Our PVE30 Vacuum Elevator model is the ideal space saving solution, with a total exterior diameter of 30 inches and the ability to transport up to 1 passenger or 350 lbs. It is safe to say the PVE30 Vacuum Elevator is the world’s smallest fully certified home elevator on the market. Our PVE37 Vacuum Elevator model is our oldest and most popular Vacuum Elevator with a total exterior diameter of 37” inches and the ability to transport up to 2 passengers or 450 lbs. The PVE37 home elevator also offers the ability to install a cabin folding seat as well as a handle inside which provides a comfortable experience while smoothly traveling between floors. If you are in need of a wheelchair accessible home elevator, our PVE52 residential elevator is the right addition to meet your needs. With a total exterior diameter of 52” 11/16 inches and a 525 lb lift capacity, the PVE52 can transport up to 3 passengers or a full size wheelchair as well as an attendant pushing them inside.

When accommodating our loved ones, parents and grandparents, safety is paramount and one of the most important aspects when choosing your home elevator. Thankfully, Vacuum Elevators are fully certified residential elevators that always have safety in mind. Fully certified by the American Academy of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Vacuum Elevators are permitted and approved in all 50 states of the US and in 90+ countries globally. Available since 2002, these innovative home elevator have 18 years of tried and tests history solidifying their place as one of the safest residential elevators on the market. Unique to the elevator industry, every Vacuum Elevator is pre-assembled and go through a full safety test at our PVE Factory testing bay prior to shipping. This is unique in the elevator market as we pre-assemble the elevator to size and run a full day of safety testing to ensure all the locks, breaks, motors and components for your Vacuum Elevator are operating at full capacity. We then disassemble the elevator and ship it to the authorized dealer once the safety standard have been met and confirmed.

As we celebrate National Grandparents Day on September 13th 2020, keep your loved ones safe and secure with a Vacuum Elevator. Fill out an Information Request form to find out how you can purchase an Air-Driven Home Elevator TODAY!

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Home Elevators – Door Swing Options – Configurations

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators, LLC offers a wide range of customizations to tailor our innovative residential elevators to your home projects needs. Out of all the upgrades available for our home elevators, one customization is the variety of possible door opening configurations available for each residential elevator model.

Residential Elevators – Door Swing

While quoting our panoramic home elevators, prospective customer have the option of selecting the door swing for their residential lift by either choosing our Standard Left hand Door Swing or Custom Right Hand Door Swing.

The Standard Left Hand Door Swing is where the door, when inside the elevator cabin, swings towards the left. Our Standard Right Hand Door Swing is offered with every Vacuum Elevator purchased.

The Custom Right Hand Door Swing is a customization option available for all 3 models of our residential elevators and allows the door, when inside the cabin, to swings towards the right. As a customization, please note the Custom Right Hand Door Swing must be requested and purchased with your order with additional production time needed to manufacture your order.

See photo below providing a visual reference for the Door Swing options available for our home elevators:

While there are some custom possibilities to mix and match the PVE residential elevator door swings, as a rule of thumb, all levels must have the same door swing.

If you have any custom requests or questions relating to the door swing options for your home elevator, please contact PVE directly and a PVE Sales Representative will happily assist.

Residential Elevators – Door Configurations

In addition, depending on the PVE home elevator model, there are various door configuration options available for the positioning of the upper floor doors when purchasing our residential elevators.

Please Note: There is only 1 door opening available per floor so customers need to finalize the door configuration option when placing their home elevator orders.

See chart below lighting the Door Configurations options available for each of our 3 home elevator models:

PVE30 Home Elevator – Configuration Options

Because of its small and compact size, the PVE30 home elevator only offers Same-Side Door Configurations where the upper floor doors must be facing the same direction. Our Custom Right Hand Door Swing option is available for our PVE30, but as noted, all doors will have the same door swing for all levels.

PVE37 Home Elevators – Configuration Options

As the first Vacuum Elevator model developed in 2002, the PVE37 home elevator offers the most flexibility when it comes to door configurations options. With Same-Side and Opposite Side (180° degree) Door Configurations available, the PVE37 Residential Elevator is the our only air-driven home elevator model that has the option to have the upper floor doors be 90° degrees to the right or 90° degrees to the left.

While there are no limitation when it comes to Same-Side or Opposite Side (180° Degree) Door Configurations for the PVE37 residential elevator model, if a customer selects either the 90° degree left or 90° degree right option, then all upper floor doors must be the same 90° degree configuration.

Our Custom Right Hand Door Swing option is available for our PVE37, but as noted, all doors will have the same door swing for all levels.

PVE52 Home Elevators – Configuration Options

As the largest air-driven, residential elevator on the market, the PVE52 home elevator offers the option of mixing and matching the upper floor doors to be either Same Side or the Opposite Side (180 degree°) Door Configurations.

Our Custom Right Hand Door Swing option is available for our PVE52, but as noted, all doors will have the same door swing for all levels.

For any further inquiries relating to door configuration and door swing options available for all our air-driven residential elevator models, please fill out one of our information request forms or call PVE directly at (305) 884-1091 and a PVE Sales Representative will happily address your inquiry.

Tis the Season for Home Elevators!

Home Lifts – The Sound of Silence

Affordable Residential Elevators – Easy-to-Install

Affordable Home Elevator – PVE30 ECO (Economical) Solution

Home Elevators and Grandparents Day

Home Elevators – Door Swing Options – Configurations

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