Understanding the basics on home stair lifts

If you have trouble getting up and down your stairs or feel unsafe climbing or descending the stairs then a stair lift may be the answer.

It is important to have a stairlift installed by a reputable company to make sure that you able to go up and down safely.

A stair chair lift is something that any person that has a disability or handicap can benefit from, so that they will not have to move out of their home.

Types of Stair Lifts

There are two main types — straight stair lifts and curved stair lifts. They can be used in just about any home. They are special chairs which run on a track that is mounted on the stairs in your home. This chair has a motor attached to it that will lift a person up and down the stairs. This is some thing that will come in very handy for anyone that has a hard time going up or down stairs. You simply sit in the chair and it will gently take you up and down.

Straight Stair Lifts

On straight stairs lift, the footrest of the lift will normally stop level with the top stair.

Curved Stair Lifts

Curved stair lifts, are generally more expensive, as it is usually ‘made to measure’ or ‘curved track stair lift’ which can travel around bends on the stairs and can be made to run on to the landing. Prices vary according to the length of the stairs, the number of bends and the complexity of the bends.

Curved stair lifts can usually be fitted on either side of the stairs; the layout of your staircase will determine which is most suitable.

Stair Lift Benefits

If you are having problems climbing up and down your stairs, you may consider arranging your home so you have a bedroom and bathroom downstairs, or you will decide to move to a bungalow with no stairs to climb.

Another option is a stair lift. They can provide a great deal of freedom and independence, avoiding the need to rearrange your home or move houses. A stair lift can be fitted quickly and simply.

Stair lifts are available in various lengths to fit different all kinds of staircases. A survey will be undertaken to ensure a suitable lift can be fitted. You should consider:

• Whether you are left or right handed
• Whether you can lift your feet to step height
• Whether you have difficulties getting out of a chair at normal height

Most modern stairlifts are quiet, reliable and are controlled by an easy to use joystick or handset.

In the event of a power cut, the built in battery back up system will ensure that the user is never stuck at the top or bottom of the stairs.

A stair lift for a curved staircase will often be very expensive, and it will usually be much cheaper, where possible, to have two straight stair lifts and some way of transferring between the two, rather than a curved stair lift.

Electric Stair Lifts

Our professional and friendly staff can help you in choosing the right electric stair lift for the home, and we provide up-to-date information that includes pricing comparison and the best places to purchase an electric stairlift and a complete range of mobility products for the home and workplace.