Things to Consider In Buying a Stair Lift
If you live with an elderly or a disabled person in the same house, it would be a better for them to move around the house if they have someone to assist them. This is necessary especially if they have to move up and down the stairs. They could also be prone to danger whenever they move up and down the stairs.
However, if you or they are not open to the option of getting a caregiver, you can have a stair lift installed so that they wouldn’t be prone to accidents while moving around the house. Before you purchase a stair lift, there are several things that you need to consider.
Do you want a brand new or a used stair lift? Just like most brand new equipment, a brand new stair lift will cost several time more than the price of the used stair lift. Will your budget be sufficient to get a brand new stair lift?
Getting a used stair lift isn’t that bad. If you know what to check and look for in a stair lift, you can get good deals and save a lot of money by getting used stair lift.
How will the stair lift be powered? Will you get a battery-operated stair lift, or would you like the stair lift to be connected to a power outlet? A battery-operated stair lift requires more maintenance since you will have to charge the battery after several uses. This may be more convenient if your area has frequent unpredictable power failures.
What stair lift will best fit the type of stairs in your house? Will your stairs need a curved stair lift or a straight one? What will be the measurements? You might want to get some help from an expert when obtaining the right stair lift measurements for your stairs. This is very important whether you’re buying a brand new or a used stair lift.
How easy is the stair lift to operate? There are stair lifts, which only has a single button to activate it. Some, on the other hand have several controls. Which do you think will best suit the person who will use it?
How safe is a person when using the stair lift? Look for safety features such as handles and straps to keep the user safe while the stair lift is in motion.
These are just some of the things that you need to consider. You can ask a technician regarding specific details and the needs of the person who will use the stair lift.
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on November 14th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
I PURCHASED 3 STAIRLIFTS FROM MOBILITY ELEVATOR IN SEPTEMBER 2004. AFTER THE GUARANTEE RAN OUT I PURSHASED A ONE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT. FOR $300. WHEN THAT RAN OUT THE NEW CONTRACT WOULD HAVE RUN $800 PER YEAR. ON SS, I COULDN’T AFFORD THAT. THEN THE BREAKDOWNS STARTED. THE MAIN CABLE UNDER THE CHAIR RUBBED UNTIL ONE OF THE 8 WIRES BROKE. AS A RETIRED EE I TRACED THE BREAK AND SWITCHED TO A SPARE IN THE MAIN CABLE. ALL THAT WITHOUT A SCHEMATIC BECAUSE THE MFG WOULDN’T SUPPLY ONE. A TECHNICIAN WOULD COST $800 TO INSTALL A NEW CABLE. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THE CABLE FAILS QUITE OFTEN. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU BUY AND WHAT THE SALESMAN SAYS. A DC BATTERY SYSTEM WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER, CHEAPER AND REQUIRED LESS MAINTENANCE.