Unlike many commercial elevators, a hydraulic residential elevator is not a cable-driven elevator system. The earliest hydraulic lift elevator used hydraulic plungers, underground cylinders, and manually operated water sources to elevate and lower the cab, but today’s home hydraulic elevator is powered by a piston that travels inside a cylinder. Electric motors deliver oil into cylinders to move the pistons in modern hydraulic residential elevators. The piston-powered system helps deliver a smooth ride that is perfect for a luxury home elevator.

The greatest advantage of hydraulic lifts for homes is safety. Because hydraulic elevators operate using pressure in a cylinder and not a motor or cables, as in other types of elevators, a power outage won’t leave you stuck as long in a hydraulic lift. For home installation in regions susceptible to natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes that might cut the power, this feature has particular value; you can manually lower the lift by releasing some of the oil inside the pistons if necessary.

While a hydraulic system does require more space and use more energy than a traction or pneumatic system, reliability gives it an edge, and newer technology continually improves its energy efficiency. Whether for commercial use or residential, hydraulic elevator systems are a solid mobility solution for your building. Hydraulic elevators are a great fit for homes that have at least three levels.

Artisan Elevators is ready to provide options for people ready to add a custom luxury elevator to their home. Once you decide on a hydraulic elevator, Artisan Elevators will work with you to create it: The process of creating a home luxury elevator is a partnership between Artisan Elevators and each homeowner, and throughout the design process, we will work beside you to create hydraulic lifts for home use that are exactly what you envision.

Contact Artisan Elevators to find out more about the process of creating a handcrafted luxury lift ot to get started designing your own.