Home Lift Stair Chairs -
Are They For You?

Stair Lifts for Your in Home Mobility...

Home lift stair chairs are a convenient way to get around your home if an accident, illness or other factor has decreased your mobility.

As the name implies, domestic stairlifts are designed specifically for the home.

These mobility devices are known by many names, home stair lifts, stair gliders because they seem to glide along; stair lifts, stairway lifts, chairlifts being just a few variations.
 
A home stair lift increases accessibility for young and old alike, making it easier to enjoy the comforts of home. 

There are home stairlifts for wheelchairs so being wheelchair bound is no longer a deterrent to going up and down stairs.

Domestic stairlift can be the more popularly known 'sit-down' lifts, but there are also the 'stand-up' lifts if sitting is a problem.

With a home lift stair chair you do not have to face the anxiety of change by having to leave your home if you become immobile. Best of all, installing a domestic stairlift calls for very little adjustment to your home.

Durability -  Mobility

Domestic stairlifts, offer the same durability and mobility as those built for industrial uses without being unattractive.  Accessibility around the home is important to everyone. A home lift stair chair helps you enjoy your home the way you always did; once there are stairs, (straight, curved, spiral - it doesn't matter), you can install a home stairlift.

Ameriglade stairlifts are designed so they need little maintainance, so that they offer reliability. Most stair lift chair manufacturers such as Ameriglide have maintenance as part of their warranty package.  It is recommended that you service your home stairlift at least once per year. Lifts that are used more than average may require more frequent servicing.

Because your Home lift stair chairs are vital to your maintaining your normal activities, take no chances; ensure that it is serviced only by a professional home stairlift engineer.

Ask These Important Questions

Deciding on what type of domestic stairlift to buy is easy. Most companies have knowledgeable sales representatives who can help you decide. Also, answering the following questions will help you make a decision:

 What is the weight of the person who will be using the chairlift?
 How tall is the person for whom the chair lift is intended
 Is the person wheelchair bound?
 What type of stairs are in the house, curved, spiral, straight?
 How wide is the chair?
 Will you need to have lots of backup power?
 Will you be the only one using the domestic stairlift?

Some domestic stairlifts are manufactured for outdoor use as well. These come equipped with special features to minimize the effect of weather conditions on the equipment. They are also covered so that the occupant is protected as well.

DC powered home lift stair chairs offer one major advantage; since they are fully battery powered they will work whether or not there is electricity. Some models have a compartment with the battery attached to the chair lift; others have it installed on the top or bottom of the rail.

If cost is a factor, you can buy a secondhand home stairlift. However, if you go for this option, ensure the following:

 The stair lift is a model that is current; best to go with a modern model
 Spare parts are readily available
 That the manufacturer is still in business
 You can find professional service persons readily
 That there is a warranty on parts and labor

Remember that this mobility device is meant to improve your life making previously inaccessible areas of your home accessible, so the sooner you shop for home stair lift chairs the sooner you will have the fun of one in your home. 

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     Sincerely,
    Patricia Taylor
     Mobility Advisor    

Home Lift Stair Chairs