Dumbwaiters
in Illinois, Wisconsin, & Indiana

Dumbwaiters can help anyone transport items from floor to floor. We provide installation services for residential and commercial dumbwaiters to suit professional, private, and public applications.

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Dumbwaiters
in Illinois, Wisconsin, & Indiana

Dumbwaiters can help anyone transport items from floor to floor. We provide installation services for residential and commercial dumbwaiters to suit professional, private, and public applications.

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Our Dumbwaiter Models

We select our dumbwaiter models from top manufacturers, including Fox Valley Elevator and Matot, for quality, reliability, and ability to suit a wide variety of applications.
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Residential Dumbwaiters

Dumbwaiters are designed for non-passenger vertical transportation. They allow you to easily move laundry, groceries, suitcases, and other heavy or bulky items through your home.

Multiple layout configurations, load size, and weight rating options are available to fit your needs and your home, and we provide pre-engineered standard sizes for fast delivery and short lead times. Working with your general contractor and DME, together we can find the right dumbwaiter for you.

Features of our residential dumbwaiters include:

  • Up to 200 lb carrying capacity
  • Standard car size up to 10 cubic feet, larger sizes available
  • Travel up to 6 stops
  • Speeds of 30-50 feet per minute (fpm)
  • Time-tested cable winding drum motors
  • Single phase power
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Commercial Dumbwaiters

Commercial dumbwaiters are intended for public, private, and industrial settings, including:

  • Schools
  • Restaurants
  • Office buildings
  • Medical facilities
  • Libraries
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Houses of worship

Dumbwaiters are designed for non-passenger vertical transportation. They are particularly useful when passenger elevators are not feasible due to site constraints or budget concerns.

Many layout configurations, load size, and weight rating options are available to uniquely fit each application.

Features of our commercial dumbwaiters include:

  • Up to 500 lb carrying capacity
  • Platform sizes up to12 sq feet and 4 feet high
  • Stops at counter height for hand loading or floor level for carts
  • Standard speeds up to 60 feet per minute (fpm),
  • Time-tested cable winding drum motors
  • Fire-rated hoistway doors are available for safety and code compliance
  • Single phase power
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Make Life More Accessible With a Dumbwaiter

For more information about installing a dumbwaiter in your home or business, contact us or request a free, on-site assessment today.
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Our Service Areas

Illinois | Wisconsin | Indiana

If you’re considering installing a dumbwaiter, we encourage you to visit us at one of our showrooms to learn more.

Appointments are encouraged so we can ensure an advisor is available to greet you and answer any questions you may have.

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The DME Difference

Family Owned & Operated

Local Techs

Local Technicians

DME employees are fully trained and familiar with the communities they serve. We never hire subcontractors.
Top Quality Products

Top-Quality Products

We’ve selected only the most reliable lifting products from industry-leading manufacturers for your comfort, safety, and peace of mind.
Continued Maintenance

Continued Maintenance & Service

When you choose us for your lifting solutions, we offer regular maintenance and service when you need it to keep your equipment running smoothly and safely.
45 years of experience

45+ Years of Experience

We’ve been serving our customers since 1977, so you know you’re working with only the most knowledgeable employees and technicians.
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Proudly Serving Our Customers for Over 45 Years

I want to thank those that came and installed, they were above and beyond professionals.
Valentin M.Whiting, IN
I wish every business was as courteous and as professional as DME. Once you use your chair lift for the first time you will wonder why you waited so long.
Leonard G.Beach Park, IL
The only person who was more professional then our service rep is my cardiologist, thank you for sending him
Pat C.Delafield, WI
Always first rate service!
Kevin C.Oak Park, IL
DME has kept our elevator in tip top shape since we had it installed 20-years ago. They have been very reliable over the years.
Judy C.Pewaukee, WI
From the first telephone person to the technician inside the shaft - DME is awesome!
Danas L.Beverly Shores, IN
Start to finish, this was 100% great experience. Knowledgeable and very kind salesman, fair pricing and expertly and persnickety installers! I could not have asked for more.
Glenn S.Oak Brook, IL
Lift has been working perfectly. This is a critical feature for my parents. Very happy with the system
David G.Delafield, WI
DME has always been professional, expertly maintaining our elevator these past 20 years. Their technicians are extremely knowledgeable and hard working. Five stars!
Kevin C.Oak Park, IL
Every person we dealt with was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Very impressed with the entire process!!
Jill V.Mount Pleasant, WI
The entire team was very professional and did an excellent job.
Ritch D.Wadsworth, IL
This is our first time having a home with an elevator and had absolutely zero knowledge about it. The technician was extremely informative and gave me a short tutorial. The service was superb!
Lorraine Z.Lake Barrington, IL
We are extremely happy with our chair lift, we couldn't live without it!!
Joanne V.Colgate, WI
I am very satisfied with DME and would happily recommend them to any one.
Jean W.Sugar Grove, IL
Thank you for the fast friendly service from start to finish
John C.Milwaukee, WI

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