New Zealand Properties are Experiencing a Dumbwaiter Revival

Dumbwaiters are small lifts that transport food or laundry up and down, from floor to floor in a home or commercial establishment. Often hidden away behind a cabinet door, these tiny lifts were a popular addition to 19th century homes, and a must-have for Victorian households. Eventually, dumbwaiters fell out of favour and were no longer built into homes.

Things are changing, however, and people are once again rediscovering the convenience of owning a dumbwaiter. The first half of the 2010s saw a revival in the lift, with it becoming a popular feature of new homes and renovations. With the increased cost of land in New Zealand, architects are building vertically to maximise the available living space and builders are now incorporating the lifts into modern, multi-storey homes.

The dumbwaiter is becoming a critical part of home improvement plans. If it is to be used for food delivery, it should be positioned over the kitchen and must be accessible on all floors. This makes it easier to serve food on the upper floors, eliminating the problem of spilling food while climbing the stairs and minimising the risk of breaking dishes. Some homeowners want their dumbwaiters to connect to their laundry rooms in the basement, so that they can easily transport their laundry to the lower levels of the home.

If you want to know whether your home can accommodate a dumbwaiter, call Vertrans Lift Surveys & Certification Ltd before you begin your renovations. The company are experts in small transportation, providing lift consulting and installation services all over New Zealand. 

The company has two models of dumbwaiter – The Arrow and The Apollo. They have a capacity of 25kg and 35kg respectively. The higher capacity model is more suitable for transporting laundry, while the lighter model is perfect for carrying food.

The dumbwaiter is a clever solution to vertical living and is quickly becoming a popular feature of modern New Zealand homes. Just remember that dumbwaiters require regular lift inspection and maintenance to keep them in good running order.

Work with a trusted lift expert today by calling Vertrans Lift Surveys & Certification Ltd. Contact (09) 480 5528 or visit their website at http://www.vertranslifts.co.nz.