Savaria Luma Lift in San Diego & Orange County, CA
Clear Acrylic Cab, No Hoistway
The Savaria Luma: the most compact lift in Savaria’s home range
The Savaria Luma is a compact through-floor lift with a clear acrylic cab. A winding drum and a hidden rope move the cab between two floors through a cut-out, so you build no hoistway. It has a footprint of about 38 by 47 inches, carries 400 pounds, travels up to 13.8 feet (165.25 inches) and runs at 13 feet per minute. A built-in battery gives about five round trips if the power goes out.
Advantage Elevator is a Savaria Elite dealer. We sell, install and service the Luma from our Carlsbad and Costa Mesa offices. A through-floor lift costs less than a traditional elevator, and we quote it after a free measure. Pricing depends on the model, number of stops and construction — see what a home elevator costs.
- Two stops, 400 lb capacity, 13 fpm
- Clear acrylic cab that keeps the room open
- Dedicated 110 VAC, 20 A circuit, battery for about 5 round trips
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Savaria Luma lift in a living room
Controls hidden behind framed art
Advantage Elevator crew and service fleet, Carlsbad
What the Luma does well
A small footprint
A clear cab that disappears
Simple to live with
Luma specifications
These figures come from Savaria’s published specifications. Final dimensions depend on your floor opening and options, and we confirm them on your written quote.
| Item | Savaria Luma |
|---|---|
| Stops | 2 |
| Capacity | 400 lb |
| Maximum travel | 165.25 in (13.8 ft) |
| Speed | 13 fpm |
| Drive | Winding drum, hidden rope, 24 VDC 3 hp |
| Footprint | About 38 x 47 in |
| Cab size | 29 x 27.75 x 78.75 in, clear acrylic |
| Floor cut-out | 46.75 x 37.75 in |
| Power | 110 VAC, 20 A dedicated |
| Battery | Built-in, about 5 round trips |
| Machine room | None |
| Options | RF remotes, fold-away seat, second door |
Savaria also lists a larger-capacity Luma L. We confirm its dimensions with you if your household needs more room.
Who the Luma suits in Southern California homes
Single riders in smaller homes. A 400-pound rating with a 29-inch-wide cab suits one person, with or without a walker or a folded mobility aid. In 1960s and 1970s two-story homes in Costa Mesa, Oceanside and Escondido, where hallways are narrow and a larger lift will not fit, the Luma often does.
Condos and townhomes with owner-controlled interiors. Townhomes in Solana Beach, Del Mar and Mission Viejo sometimes have a landing that cannot take a larger cut-out. The Luma’s smaller footprint helps. Check with your HOA about any approval steps.
Vacation and second homes. Many Del Mar and Coronado houses are second homes with a family member who has trouble with stairs. The Luma’s battery gives a measure of independence during short outages.
If you need a wheelchair-capable lift, the Telecab 17 carries 845 pounds. For more than two floors, see our home elevator range. Our shaftless home elevator page compares all your options without a hoistway.
Finishes and options
The Luma’s clear acrylic cab is the finish. What you choose is how it is used: radio-frequency remotes so you can call or send it, an optional fold-away seat if the rider needs to sit, and an optional second door for a walk-through arrangement. Ask us about each option when we measure. We will walk the route the rider takes, from the bedroom door to the lower landing, so the placement of the cut-out and the call buttons fits the way your household actually moves through the house.
Power and space requirements
The Luma runs on a dedicated 110-volt, 20-amp circuit and has a built-in battery for about five round trips in a power outage. That backup is useful during wildfire-season power shutoffs in places like Fallbrook and Poway, though it is meant to get you to a landing, not to keep running normally. There is no machine room. You need a floor opening of 46.75 by 37.75 inches and clear space for the roughly 38 by 47 inch footprint. We confirm overhead and landing clearances on the free visit.
Warranty, installation and timeline
Savaria provides a 36-month warranty against defective parts through the dealer, which requires regular maintenance. Our maintenance plans include a full inspection and safety-device testing and satisfy that requirement.
Installation starts with the free measure. We cut the floor opening, run the dedicated circuit, set the lift and test the controls and the battery. We handle the building permit and inspection coordination with your city’s building department. With no hoistway to build, the work is shorter than for a traditional elevator; your quote includes a schedule for your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Luma cost?
A through-floor lift costs less than a traditional elevator, and we quote the Luma after a free measure. Pricing depends on the model, number of stops and construction — see what a home elevator costs.
Can a wheelchair fit in the Luma?
The Luma’s cab is 29 by 27.75 inches and carries 400 pounds, so it is designed for a single rider. If you need a wheelchair, look at the Telecab 17, which carries 845 pounds.
What happens in a power outage?
A built-in battery provides about five round trips, so a rider can reach a landing. It is for getting out, not for running normally.
How many floors can it serve?
Two. Travel is up to 13.8 feet.
Do you service lifts installed by other companies?
Yes. We service every major residential brand and offer 24/7 emergency service and maintenance plans.
Want a Luma for your home?
Free measure in San Diego and Orange County. (833) 865-7887.
