Home lift or commercial elevator — which does your building need?
Choose a home lift for a house or small building of up to 6 storeys: it needs less space, runs on a battery that keeps it moving in a power cut, and draws about 900 W. Choose a commercial elevator for taller or busier buildings — offices, hotels, apartments and hospitals up to 64 storeys — where capacity, speed and group control matter.
Updated 7 October 2026 · Smartrise, CRB-registered · Elite Tower (Mezzanine Floor), Azikiwe Street, next to Mavuno House, Dar es Salaam
How do they compare?
The short version: floors and traffic decide. Here is how Smartrise's two lines compare.
| Home lift (SwiftLifts) | Commercial elevator (KOYO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Floors | Up to 6 | Up to 64 |
| Typical buildings | Houses, villas, small apartments | Offices, hotels, apartments, hospitals, malls |
| Power cut | Keeps running on its EcoDrive battery | Needs backup power planned with the building |
| Power draw | About 900 W | Higher, depends on size and traffic |
| Service | About $100 every six months | AMC: quarterly, bi-annual or annual |
| Warranty | 10 years | Full warranty on installation |
Which is better for a 4–6 storey residential building?
Both can work. A home lift is often enough for a family house or a few apartments; with more residents, visitors or goods, a commercial passenger elevator gives more capacity. The survey looks at traffic, space and budget and recommends one honestly.
Questions people ask
Is a home lift safe?
SwiftLifts home lifts have the AntiTrap safety system with dual safety brakes, and the battery prevents anyone being stuck during a power cut.
More answers on the FAQ page.
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