A standard home elevator can carry up to 750 pounds.

In a power failure, a battery-operated safety feature makes sure passengers are never stranded between floors. Emergency lighting comes on and the controlled safety descent feature automatically takes the car to the lowest floor or another pre-selected floor (some models).

No. A locking device on the door prevents it from opening while the elevator is traveling between floors.

No. All landing doors are mechanically locked and can only be released when the elevator is at that floor.

Our Emergency Telephone Service lets you talk with an ACME service technician 24 hours a day at 800/888-5267. You're guaranteed a call back within 15 minutes. Thanks to the computerized controller in a home elevator, we can also solve many problems right away, over the phone, so you may not even need a repair visit.

As soon as you start thinking about it. We can provide design information and advise you on the best location. We'll work with your architect or contractor from the inception of drawings to the finished result — ensuring the elevator installation is as smooth and hassle-free as it can be.

We're happy to talk with you, your architect or contractor — no strings attached. Just call 800/888-5267 or email us: [email protected].