We live in a wonderful time. We fuss a lot about the fast-changing pace of technology but oftentimes it does provide us solutions, especially for those with aging or mobility issues. These solutions make life easier, more comfortable, and more desirable. We especially applaud those devices and appliances that give more independence back to the individual. The fact that more are aging gracefully and more independently in their own homes is a wonderful testament to how innovative technological solutions are breathing new life into the durable medical equipment industry.

The New Kid in Town

More people than not do not think about aging when they purchase a home. They will buy a split level or two-story home without ever considering the possibility that they may be in that home for years and years to come – even into their ‘golden years.’  Fortunately, over time, we have had technologies develop that can assist aging in place. Stair lifts have made an enormous difference for those in a two-story home; helping them stay in their homes as they age or face mobility issues. But not everyone wants a stairlift – they can be bulky, slow and some people just do not like the look. Another innovation has been the vertical platform lift but that has been more suited to outdoor applications. A typical VPL application is getting a wheelchair from carport level up to house level or from ground level up to a second story, like at a beach house. Within the last 10 years or so a whole new technology has opened, making staying at home even more manageable. From a space, aesthetic, and aspirational standpoint, home elevators have become the latest big hit in residential living. Elevators are quiet, very safe and have a small footprint.

We are now an authorized dealer and installer for the Stiltz Home Elevator system. The Stiltz Home Elevator is an innovative and unique residential elevator that fits easily into your home with multiple placement and design options. Our residential elevators are designed to help you stay in the home you love when the stairs become too much. Attractive and effective, the home elevators are an alternative to a stair lift.

Stiltz elevators can also improve your lifestyle if you are looking for a faster and more convenient way of getting between floors. Unlike stair lifts, our spacious in-home lifts can carry two or three people and a wheelchair if required! And it’s nice to be able to get up or down the stairs in half the time it takes on a stairlift.

Why Stiltz?

Like many of the best companies, Stiltz started as a small company. In 2013, after much success in the European market, Stiltz made the jump across the Atlantic and began selling in the U.S. In 2015 production facilities were expanded and by 2019 U.S. offices in Bethlehem, PA were also expanded. Affordable Medical USA is one of many dealers across the U.S. today. There are plenty of reasons why the Stiltz Home Elevator system is a favorite of those shopping for an in-home elevator. Let’s look at some of those now:

  • The Stiltz elevator has a small footprint, as small as 7 sq. ft. This means that the Stiltz can be placed in so many places in your home. There are so many possibilities – and the Stiltz Home Elevator does not require a support wall which opens even more possibilities.
  • The Stiltz elevator is incredibly quiet. Unlike traditional elevators, the Stiltz does not use noisy hydraulic or vacuum systems. Our elevator has a quiet, self-contained electric motor – it is just as quiet as a stairlift. It plugs into a regular outlet. No machine room or pump system is required.
  • There is truly little power required to run the Stiltz Home Elevator system, about the same as your dishwasher or other major appliance. The system runs off a 200-volt, 15-amp wall outlet.
  • No ugly frame is required. The Stiltz system runs on two parallel, vertical guides that bear the entire load of the lift and occupants. The guides are a self-supporting structure that also eliminates the need for any load bearing wall. This design is unique to Stiltz, adding operational efficiencies and making for a very aesthetic addition to the home.
  • The Stiltz has a self-contained drive system that sits neatly and compactly above the elevator chamber. It uses a roped drum-braked gear motor drive system; all the mechanics are in one place.
  • Installation can typically be accomplished in one to two days with minimal disruption in the home. Construction costs are far less than what you may think.
  • Safety is paramount. Both the Duo and the Trio systems illuminate the cabin on entry. In addition, all the Stiltz Home Elevator systems have multiple safety emergency shutdown points. This includes a top sensor that detects anything on top of the elevator before rising and a bottom sensor that detects anything below the elevator while descending. There is also an emergency shut-off inside the elevator. An on/off key allows you to turn off the elevator when the grandkids are coming over.
  • Makes for an excellent dumbwaiter system – With a remote control on each floor the elevator can be used for carrying clothes, luggage, laundry, groceries, cleaning baskets, etc. from one floor to another.

Now that we have looked at the clear advantages of the Stiltz Home Elevator system, let us look at the two versions – the Duo and the Trio.

Stiltz Duo Home Elevator System

Stiltz Duo Home Elevator systems come with a half-height door, two remote controls, internal lights that illuminate on entry, an interior landline telephone for emergencies, and obstruction sensors at the entrance of the elevator allowing the elevator to stop if there are any obstructions. The Duo has a fall arrest mechanism, a patented system preventing the car from falling in the unlikely event of the steel ropes going slack. All the Duo systems will handle up to 350 pounds. 

Stiltz Duo Alta - is the newest addition to the Duo range and is a stylish, compact residential elevator which is designed to compliment any style of décor; contemporary or traditional. Surrounded with clear plexiglass, it allows natural light to flood into your home while enabling you to move freely about your home with no encumbrances.

Stiltz Duo Classic this is the original Stiltz Home Elevator and can carry two people up a floor in less than 30 seconds. This is far faster than any stairlift. The Duo Classic looks great and is a lift to feel good about. It includes many features as standard with additional options available.

The Stiltz Duo Vista is also fitted with a clear body to give it a contemporary look. The Duo Vista can blend into any room’s décor and allow natural light to flood if placed in front of or close to a window. It offers all the same features as the Classic.

The Stiltz Duo Thru Car allows users to enter and exit from both sides of the lift. This allows wheelchair users to ‘drive-thru’ the elevator. This is possible by the Stiltz unique dual rail technology. There is no other elevator lift of this kind on the market that can have a double entry or thru car configuration. It offers all the same features as the Classic.

Stiltz Trio Alta Home Elevator System

The Stiltz Trio Wheelchair Lift is a smart and economical home mobility solution which allows a standard sized manual wheelchair or powered wheelchair to move freely from floor to floor. This goes for those using a rollator or walker as well. Like its’ smaller cousin the Duo, the chamber illuminates upon entry, there is a battery backup system and an interior landline telephone for emergencies. Our wheelchair elevator is an attractive alternative to a stair lift and allows you to live independently at home. The Stiltz range of wheelchair lifts offer a spacious and smooth travel experience and, most importantly, makes your home fully accessible from your wheelchair or powered wheelchair. The Stiltz Trio Alta only requires 13.5 sq ft and can hold up to three people or a load limit of 500 pounds.!

The Stiltz Trio Alta is a spacious wheelchair-accessible home elevator designed to carry a full-sized wheelchair, powered wheelchair or three people. The combination of luxury and style has been perfectly balanced in this one-of-a-kind elevator. It has clear sides which enables it to blend seamlessly into the home and to make it even less intrusive. The rails are cleverly and discreetly recessed behind the slightly wider entrance/exit.

The Stiltz Trio Thru Car allows users to enter and exit from both sides of the elevator. This is possible by the unique Stiltz dual rail technology. There is no other wheelchair home elevator of this kind on the market capable of different entry and exit points on different floors. It also offers all the same features as the Trio Alta. Affordable Medical USA is proud to be a certified Stiltz dealer with our own installation and support team. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to make your life easier and more satisfactory. Anytime you have any questions or if we can assist in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can message us through this blog or contact us at 803-926-2224.