5 Tips to Keep Your Semi-Outdoor Glass Lift Cool

If you are interested in installing a semi-outdoor or outdoor glass lift, given Thailand’s climate, Glass lifts (glass lifts) are beautiful, airy, and comfortable for homeowners, making them suitable for those with claustrophobia, as well as adults and children. They can also add a touch of luxury to your home. Glass lifts save space in your home; if you install the lift outside, you don’t need to renovate the interior. The doors can even face the house, protecting people from rain. However, if installed outdoors, they will get hot in the summer due to direct sunlight. Therefore, the easiest and most effective method is to install a glass lift. It’s a pitless lift. It’s a machine roomless lift. How to protect against heat in a glass lift in the summer? Follow the technician’s advice in the article below to understand better! There are several ways to do this:

1. Install an evaporative cooler or air conditioner.
Air conditioners are responsible for cooling, which is the most effective heat solution for glass lifts. Ifyour home liftdoes not have a cooling fan/air conditioner installed, you should contact a reputable lift technician or installer for advice on the appropriate type for your family.
If you have installed one but the cooling fan/air conditioner in your glass lift is weak, you can ask a technician to inspect it, consider repair/maintenance, or replace it for better cooling. At KALEA Lift, we offer lift fans as an optional extra for customers who wish to install them.

Optional lift fan installation. 

2. Cover with heat-reflective glass film.
KALEA Lift’s home liftsare tempered and laminated glass. Tempered glass is made in double layers with laminated glass. To further enhance strength, while already filtering UV rays, if the lift is in direct sunlight, an effective heat protection method for glass lifts is to cover it with clear insulating glass to reflect sunlight. Besides protecting against the heat effects of ultraviolet and infrared radiation, pre- and post-installation tests showed significant results, reducing the temperature by 10 degrees Celsius and blocking up to 86% of infrared radiation.

This is the most cost-effective and easy-to-implement heat protection method for glass lifts.

3. Turn on only when needed.
When electricity is used, heat is released, causing the lift to heat up. This heat comes from the inefficiency of the semiconductors that produce light. Approximately 60-95% of the input energy is lost as heat. For home lifts,limiting electric lighting is essential if you want to reduce heat in the lift. Ideally, you should only use electricity in the evening and only turn it on when in use to prevent overheating of the lift.

Limiting lift use is an excellent way to prevent heat buildup.

4. Maintenance
Regular lift maintenance is an effective way to keep lifts cool. Like any machine, if overused and not regularly maintained, lifts will:Home liftsoverheat easily, leading to unstable operation, especially with cooling systems, lighting, etc., deteriorating quickly and reducing efficiency.

Therefore, you should maintain your lift every 6 months, especially for outdoor lifts, to ensure stable operation and prevent overheating, particularly in Thailand’s climate.

Regular maintenance and upkeep of lifts to prevent heat buildup, especially for glass lifts.

5. Installation in the Right Location
In addition to choosing the right type of staircase or finding ways to properly protect the glass lift from heat, the installation location is also very important. A location with trees providing shade or reducing afternoon sunlight is ideal for installing an outdoor lift, effectively protecting thehome liftfrom heat.

Therefore, before installing a glass lift, you should consult a reputable agency with many years of experience in supplying and installing this type of lift for appropriate advice.

If you are wondering which brand to look for, KALEA Lift, a Swedish glass manufacturer, is a suitable recommendation. Their lifts are equipped with ventilation systems, and tempered glass helps prevent heat even when installed outdoors. In addition, they have many other advantages, such as:

European quality products meeting the stringent standards of leading European testing organizations; space-saving design. The smallest product occupies less than 1 sq.m.
Integrating numerous leading safety and functionality features, it saves up to 45% on electricity using the Ecosilent screw drive system.

KALEA Lift – Efficient Heat-Resistant Glass Lifts

Currently, KALEA Lift is a Swedish brand.Home LiftsIf you still have questions about the methods of heat-resistant glass lifts or want to purchase an efficient heat-resistant glass lift, please contact KALEA Lift’s leading technical team for consultation.

Looking forHome Lifts Think of KALEA Lift. We offer many types, models, and sizes of lifts with many options to choose from. Home lifts that are ready to meet the needs of every home that wants a home lift that emphasizes high safety, ease of use, and customizable design. We have lifts with shafts, lifts that are installed in existing shafts, penthouse lifts, and lifts that do not require a pit. No machine room required. Swing doors, sliding doors, 5-sided clear glass shaft, various floor locking systems.

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Looking for a home lift? Think KALEA Lift. We offer many types, models, and sizes of home lifts with numerous options. Home lifts that meet the needs of every home, prioritizing high safety, ease of use, and customizable design. We have lifts with shafts, lifts installed in existing shafts, penthouse lifts, pit-less lifts, and lifts that don’t require a machine room. Features include swing doors, sliding doors, 5-sided clear glass shafts, and various floor locking systems.

Contact us today for more information on home lifts and after-sales service.

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