Installing Stair Lifts for the home part 3

Are there any warranties on stair lifts?

Sure, most companies do offer some type of warranty on parts

Are there any safety features on stair lifts?

Yes, many stair lifts come with a variety of safety features. The available safety features include a footrest sensor, seat belt, end of track limit sensor, slack cable sensing, and instant reverse capability.

The safety sensors ensure that the lift will not start prematurely or run unless you are properly seated and fastened with a seat belt. The footrest sensor will detect any obstacles on steps and will not let the lift run until the path is clear

How do stair lifts run?

All stair lifts require electrical power, but a few recent stair lifts can even run on a battery, in case there is power failure.

Can a stair lift carry luggage?

Sure, stair lifts can also be used to transport luggage, boxes or cargo, both up and downstairs.

What is cost of stair lifts?

Cost of stair lifts is variable and depends on style, design, and model you desire. The average starting prices for the actual lift is about $ 1800 and above. Installation is extra. In most cases, one can get a solid sturdy stair lifts under $3,000.

Can stair lifts be installed on all types of staircases?

While stair lifts are almost always installed on straight staircases, there are options available if the stairway is curved.

Please consumers, do not go with the first installer. Get referrals, ask questions, haggle about the price and always get a second opinion. With the economy being the way it is, you have the advantage of negotiating a good price.

Installing Stair Lifts for the home

Many elderly and other handicapped individuals live in homes with stairs. Going up and down the stairs is a major complaint by many handicapped individuals and the elderly. Individuals may not be able to go up or down the stairs because of problems with their age, weakness in muscles, arthritis, paralysis, or amputations of extremities. For these individuals, they have no choice but to remain downstairs or on the ground floor. For many individuals this was the only option for decades. This option is also not great if there are no personal care facilities on the ground floor.

Many elderly individuals and handicapped patients have lived their entire lives under such miserable conditions simply because they could afford to live anywhere else, nor did they have money to make extensive home renovations.

Now there is a reasonably priced option for many individuals who have stairs in the house but cannot walk.

In the last decade, several home design companies have come up with stair lifts that are easy to install and can be used immediately. One does not need to break the home down to install these stair lifts. The stair lifts can carry you upstairs and also bring you downstairs, safely and fast.

Stair lifts are an excellent choice for individuals who live in multi story homes but are not able to go up or downstairs. These automatic stair lifts are not bulky or obvious and do not take up too much room on the stair case.