TheAlberta Elevator Blog

We are a home elevator sales, installation, and service company, located in both Calgary and Edmonton.  In this blog article, we explore elevator installations for Albertans with mobility issues. A home elevator can help you gain more independence within your own home, and that’s always...

Common questions about home elevators   According to Alberta Government statistics, in 2015 (the most recent update) there were 188,250 people with a mobility labeled disability living in the province.   The City of Calgary states that 44,050 people have a disability issue, 42,750...

According to the most recent hydraulic elevators market research, the hydraulic elevator market should see neutral growth in the short term thanks to the negative impact of Covid on the economy. However, what will start to drive growth in the market is the demand for lower maintenance costs and...

If you have experienced mobility issues and finally have a scooter, your newfound freedom can be exhilarating. However, if you own your home, you might find you are still faced with accessibility challenges. An excellent solution is to consider installing a scooter lift in your home to assist...

An important part of home elevator maintenance is disinfecting. Elevators are notorious for spreading germs. The more frequently your home elevator is used, the more germs that can be found on its surfaces. Here we provide your complete guide to elevator disinfecting to reduce the risk of...

Elevators have changed the landscape of our cities and towns. They allowed builders to erect buildings higher and higher impacting the space available for both commercial and residential use. However, as buildings became higher and could accommodate more people, elevator travel became a little...

Understanding home elevator maintenance basics can be very helpful when seeking an elevator maintenance provider. Since elevator maintenance contracts are complex, these tips can help educate yourself on the basics of elevator maintenance. Why You Need a Maintenance Plan Elevator...

When you invest in a home elevator, you are installing a major piece of machinery in your house. As with anything mechanical, it’s important to understand the basics that keep your home elevator safe and operational. Here we review the basics of home elevator safety and maintenance so you are...

No doubt the pandemic of 2020 has called for adaptations to accommodate a germ obsessed world. The elevator industry is providing innovations that will help meet expectations imposed by the pandemic. Here are the elevator innovation trends that will shake up 2021 – in a good way. Rising...

There isn’t a single industry not affected by technology. Improvements to efficiencies, safety, user enjoyment and even cost savings are just some of the benefits technology provides. However, as demand for technology rises, so too can the costs to keep up with industry changes. Therefore,...