Dumbwaiters in Central New York

Jeeves dumbwaiters for homes and businesses

Dumbwaiters for Homes and Businesses

A dumbwaiter is a small freight elevator that carries goods, not people, between the floors of a building. In a home it moves groceries, laundry, luggage, firewood and recycling, so nobody has to manage the stairs with their hands full. In restaurants, hotels, laboratories and hospitals it moves food, supplies and equipment quickly and safely.

Nationwide Lifts of Central New York installs Jeeves dumbwaiters. The Jeeves Econolift and the Home Dumbwaiter are made for residences, and the Jeeves Pro is built for commercial use.

Jeeves Econolift Residential Dumbwaiter

The Jeeves Econolift is an affordable home dumbwaiter that takes the carrying out of everyday life.

  • Commercial-grade rail and trolley system
  • Maintenance-free motor and gear assembly with cable drive
  • Smooth, reliable travel between floors
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Home Dumbwaiter

The Home Dumbwaiter is a space-saving option for homes where a full-size elevator is not practical.

  • 100 lb. and 150 lb. capacities
  • Finished birch cab
  • Cable drive that travels at 30 feet per minute
  • Up to three stops and 35 feet of travel

Jeeves Pro Commercial Dumbwaiter

The Jeeves Pro is a commercial-grade dumbwaiter built for high-volume use in restaurants, medical facilities, hotels and offices.

  • 125 lb., 250 lb., 300 lb. and 500 lb. models
  • Winding drum system with up to 80 feet of travel at 50 feet per minute
  • Powder coated steel cab, with a stainless steel cab available
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Doors, Gates and Configurations

  • Stainless steel bi-parting gate as standard, with an optional slide-up gate
  • Landing doors in bi-parting, slide-up or swing styles, in primed steel or stainless steel
  • Motor located above, below or beside the hoistway
  • Floor-loading and counter-loading arrangements

Dumbwaiter Installation in Central New York

Nationwide Lifts of Central New York installs Jeeves dumbwaiters in homes and businesses across Syracuse, Rochester, Utica and Binghamton. Residential models fit into a space about the size of a closet, and commercial models handle the heavier loads of restaurants and offices.

A dumbwaiter is easiest to plan into a new build or a remodel, but many are added to existing homes. We visit, find the best location for the shaft and give you a written quote.

Popular Uses for a Home Dumbwaiter

  • Groceries from the garage or basement to the kitchen
  • Laundry between the bedrooms and a basement laundry room
  • Firewood from the basement or garage to the living room
  • Storage boxes to and from the attic or basement

For more ideas, read what a dumbwaiter is and how it works.

Planning a Dumbwaiter

The stops must line up vertically, so the shaft runs straight between floors. Stacked closets, or the corner of a pantry above a basement, often provide the space. Tell us what you want to carry and between which floors, and we will recommend the right capacity and car size.

If people need to travel between floors as well as goods, look at our home elevators or the LUMA shaftless elevator. Request a free dumbwaiter quote.

Dumbwaiter Questions

What can a dumbwaiter carry?

Household loads such as groceries, laundry, firewood, dishes and storage boxes. Capacity varies by model. Dumbwaiters are for goods only and must never carry people.

Where does a dumbwaiter go in a house?

The stops need to line up vertically, so the shaft runs straight between floors. A common route is from the garage or basement up to the kitchen.

Can a dumbwaiter be added to an existing home?

Yes. Stacked closets, or a corner of a pantry above a basement, often provide the space needed.

Are dumbwaiters safe?

Modern dumbwaiters have door interlocks, so a door cannot be opened unless the car is at that floor, and the car will not move while a door is open.

what Customers say about our work

gerald groff
gerald groff
Central NY
It was an excellent experience having Nationwide Lifts of Central NY to bring our elevators up to code. Lorrie was very easy to communicate with and efficient in setting up an appointment to have the elevators inspected and an another appointment to have them fixed. Andy and Alan were very knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy the work they were doing. They did a great job and were very personable to have around. Nationwide Lifts of Central NY is a very professional company and I would recommend them highly.
Debora Brandimarte
Debora Brandimarte
Central NY
My experience with Nationwide Lifts has been excellent. Particularly the customer service. They continue to go above and beyond my expectations. I would recommend them to anyone considering a chairlift for their home. I have worked primarily with Andy and have been impressed with his knowledge and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
steve rivizzigno
steve rivizzigno
Central NY
Continuation of review: The stair lift needed a minor adjustment and the company was very quick to respond! Tom the sales rep from the company came over and checked it out. He sent the info to the owner and he came within a day or two and resolved the problem! I'd rate the service 5 stars to date! April 2019. The salesman Tom was very good to work with. He answered many of my questions and worked with me with this project. He gave me references of other satisfied customers, he was knowledgable about the particular stair lift that we purchased, he did the best job of all the other companies that came to do an estimate! The owner of Nationwide installed the lift with his assistant and he was just an all around sincere and pleasant guy. He did a great job with the installation and he did it in about 1.5 hours! I purchased a used lift from them, it's in excellent condition, it's an indy pinnacle by Harmar. So far we are very happy with it. I will write another review in about 6 mo to a year to let people know how things are going overall. I chose a great company to work with and I highly recommend them! Steve R. Syracuse, NY
Todd Wolfe
Todd Wolfe
Central NY
We have a lift/elevator sold and installed by Nationwide Lifts. We have had nothing but good experience with the company. Quality product. Wonderful customer service. Excellent response times when needed. Good price. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a elevator/lift.