FAQ

A residential lift is a compact home elevator that transports passengers between floors of a multi-storey home. Nibav’s air driven residential lifts in Malaysia use pneumatic vacuum technology — a turbine creates low air pressure above the cabin, allowing atmospheric pressure below to push it upward. Descent uses gravity and controlled air release, consuming zero electricity on the way down. No pit, no machine room, and no structural changes are required.

Residential lift prices in Malaysia start from MYR 69,900 for the Nibav Series III Standard (G+1) — including full installation with no civil construction costs. Prices range up to MYR 1,79,900 for the premium Series V Max (G+3). All prices include installation and vary based on model, number of floors, and customisation selected.

An air driven lift — also called a vacuum lift or pneumatic lift — uses air pressure to ascend and gravity to descend, requiring no hydraulic fluid, no cables, and no pit or machine room. A hydraulic elevator uses oil-driven pistons and requires a deep pit, a dedicated machine room, and significant civil construction costing MYR 50,000 to MYR 100,000 extra. Air driven lifts install in 4 to 5 working days with zero structural changes.

Yes. All Nibav vacuum lifts are TÜV NORD certified to European safety standards and include: automatic emergency descent during power cuts (no battery required), 30-minute Battery 2.0 backup for lighting and ventilation, triple-layer door locking, smart overload alert, and a child safety switch. Series V models add the 25-year CoreShield warranty on the motor and vacuum seal for long-term safety assurance.

Nibav residential lifts are installed in 4 to 5 working days on a prepared site — with no pit excavation, no machine room construction, and no structural changes required. The pre-engineered modular components pass through standard doorways and are assembled cleanly on-site. Your home remains fully functional and inhabited throughout the entire installation process.

Nibav Standard models (Series III, IV, and V) require 1,010mm of clear floor space. Max models (Series III Max, IV Max, and V Max) require 1,430mm. Common installation locations include stair voids, hallway corners, living area corners, and lightwells. A free site feasibility assessment confirms the best location in your specific home before any commitment is made.

Yes. Nibav air driven residential lifts are entirely self-supporting and pitless — requiring no structural changes to walls, beams, or floors beyond a precise circular opening at each level served. They install in 4 to 5 days, making them the only residential lift type that is truly practical for retrofit installations in existing Malaysian terrace houses, semi-Ds, bungalows, and villas.

All Nibav residential lift models support up to G+3 — a maximum of 4 stops covering the ground floor plus three upper levels. The maximum travel height is 13,500mm across all series. For the Series IV, this includes a 3,500mm overhead clearance and the lift travel cannot exceed 13,500mm total. This covers virtually all Malaysian multi-storey residential properties.

Standard models (830mm internal cabin, 210 kg payload) suit 1 to 2 ambulatory passengers and require 1,010mm of clear space — the most compact option for terrace homes and compact duplexes. Max models (1,240mm internal cabin, 240 kg payload, accommodating 3 persons) are designed for wheelchair users with an attendant or households needing a wider, more spacious cabin. The Series III Max has a cylinder diameter of 1,363mm and the Series IV Max and V Max deliver a 77% ROS.

Nibav vacuum lifts require approximately 90% less maintenance than hydraulic alternatives. There is no hydraulic fluid to change, no cables to inspect, and no lubrication required. Annual maintenance cost is typically MYR 500 to MYR 1,500. A professional service visit is recommended once every four months. Daily and weekly owner-level checks — door operation, floor levelling, display status — take under five minutes and are covered in the Nibav homeowner guide provided at installation.