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How much do some mega-expensive things cost?
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My parents had a dumbwaiter in their house. I have physical limitations and so wish for one in mine. I wonder how much that would cost in maintenance ... I don't remember my parents ever maintaining theirs.
edit: A few quick searches (not at all exhaustive) suggest that dumbwaiter installation can cost from $4k-$20k, with most being $8k-$12k. After installation maintenance plans mostly involve inspection and lubrication with costs usually being $200-$500 annually. Not as bad as I expected.
(Though my parents' one was used at least weekly for at least twenty years and I'm pretty sure that not once was it inspected. I think the current owner of the house might not even be aware it's there.)